ClimateWorks Foundation is hiring: Adaptation and Resilience, Program Manager

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ClimateWorks Foundation is hiring: Adaptation and Resilience, Program Manager. Apply now and help scale global climate adaptation solutions where they’re needed most.

Job Title: Adaptation and Resilience, Program Manager
Location: United States (Remote – US Flexible)
Organization: ClimateWorks Foundation
Department: Adaptation and Resilience

Reports To: Senior Director, Adaptation and Resilience
Salary Range (Bay Area / NYC): USD $105,000 – $110,000 per annum
Salary Range (Other US): USD $95,000 – $105,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: Open until filled

About the ClimateWorks

ClimateWorks Foundation is a global nonprofit committed to ending the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy.

Since its founding in 2008, the foundation has awarded over $1.3 billion in grants to more than 600 organizations advancing climate solutions worldwide.

Through its Global Programs and Services, ClimateWorks equips philanthropy with knowledge, networks, and solutions to accelerate climate progress.

The organization collaborates across the United States, Europe, China, Brazil, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa to drive just and equitable climate solutions.

Staffed by experts in climate science, public policy, economic and social analysis, and strategic philanthropy, ClimateWorks fosters collaboration, innovation, and impact to scale philanthropy-supported initiatives globally.

About the Role

The Program Manager (PM) will support the Adaptation and Resilience (A&R) team in building global adaptation as a key philanthropic focus area.

This role provides programmatic oversight and coherence for the Adaptation & Resilience Fund — a multi-donor pooled philanthropic fund providing grants to low- and middle-income countries.

The current funding focus addresses extreme heat in urban areas across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Program Manager is responsible for end-to-end delivery of all aspects of the A&R Fund, including:

• Grants management and processing
• Budget oversight and financial coordination
• Advisory Council management and reporting
• Development of new thematic funding windows
• Cross-functional collaboration across the organization

The successful candidate will join a small, agile, and mission-driven team committed to collaboration, transparency, trust, learning, and equity.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Management & Oversight

• Oversee all aspects of the Adaptation & Resilience Fund, including grantmaking, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Advisory Committee governance, and strategic window development
• Manage fund timelines, reporting cycles, and deliverables
• Coordinate annual reporting to funders

Grants & Contracts Management

• Process and manage grants efficiently
• Develop, track, and manage contracts and agreements
• Maintain regular communication with grantees
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements
• Monitor grants budgets and internal processes

Advisory Council & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support agenda setting and convenings
• Prepare materials and briefings
• Liaise with funders, external partners, and internal teams

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Marketing & Communications, Grants & Finance, and other internal teams
• Lead medium- to high-resource cross-functional initiatives
• Ensure smooth delivery of publications, events, and convenings

Research & Strategy Development

• Conduct research on adaptation and resilience topics
• Identify potential grantees and new funding focal areas
• Track milestones and deliverables across workstreams
• Develop standards, tools, and knowledge resources for the A&R program

Communications & Reporting

• Prepare internal and external communications
• Develop reporting outputs and maintain relevant systems and databases
• Support senior leadership with meeting preparation and briefing materials

Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated excellence in project and program management
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to engage effectively with donors, grantees, partners, and senior leadership

• Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills
• Experience with project management tools, Microsoft Office, Excel; Salesforce or Fluxx preferred
• Ability to operate independently in virtual or hybrid environments
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive decision-making ability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in climate change policy, particularly adaptation
• Lived or professional experience in the Global South
• Experience within nonprofit organizations or philanthropic foundations, especially international organizations

Compensation & Benefits

ClimateWorks Foundation offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, with geographic differential applied based on local labor costs.

Healthcare

• Multiple healthcare options through Kaiser & UHC
• HMO: 100% coverage for employee and dependents
• POS: 3 of 4 options at 100% coverage
• Dental: 100% coverage
• Vision: 100% coverage

Additional Benefits

• Fertility benefits through Carrot Fertility
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance (3x base salary up to $750,000)
• Generous PTO:
  • 20 days (Year 1)
  • 25 days (Years 2–8)
  • 30 days (Year 9+)
• 11 observed holidays + 2 floating holidays
• 401(k) Plan:
  • Automatic 9% employer contribution after 6 months
  • 100% employer match up to 6%

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Location

ClimateWorks Foundation is headquartered in the San Francisco Financial District.

This role is classified as US Flexible. Exceptional candidates may work from the San Francisco office or remotely within the United States. Compensation is adjusted based on geographic location.

Commitment to Racial and Social Justice

ClimateWorks Foundation is committed to building a thriving planet for all living beings.

The organization centers diversity, equity, and inclusion across its work, with particular emphasis on elevating the voices and leadership of communities most impacted by climate change.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ClimateWorks Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The organization strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious practices. Candidates requiring accommodation should notify Human Resources.

Employment is at-will.

Application Process

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To be considered, applicants must submit:

• A current resume
• A cover letter

This position will remain open until filled.