Youth Climate Justice Fund Hiring: Development Associate (Remote, Global) – Apply by March 16, 2026 @Youth Climate Justice Fund

Overview

The Youth Climate Justice Fund (YCJF) is hiring a Development Associate to support its fundraising and resource mobilization efforts. This full-time, remote role is for early-career professionals passionate about climate justice, youth leadership, and equitable philanthropy.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft grant proposals, donor reports, and concept notes
• Support budget tracking and basic financial reporting
• Maintain reporting templates and grant documentation
• Track grant deadlines and submission schedules
• Research prospective funders aligned with YCJF’s mission
• Prepare funder briefs and engagement summaries
• Maintain fundraising pipelines and prospect trackers
• Organize development files across internal systems
• Track donor communications and engagement histories
• Maintain accurate donor contact records
• Support donor meetings, convenings, and events
• Prepare agendas, background materials, and follow-up notes
• Track attendance, outcomes, and next steps

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in nonprofit development, grant writing, or research
• Strong written communication skills in English
• Excellent organizational and research skills
• Comfort with Google Workspace and spreadsheets
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a remote, global team
• Commitment to climate justice, youth leadership, and equity
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Monday.com (Desirable)
• Lived experience or connection to frontline communities (Desirable)
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills (Desirable)

Benefits

• Salary: USD $40,000 per year
• One-year consultancy (renewable subject to funding)
• Full-time (35 hours per week)

Location

Fully remote (PST to GMT time zones preferred)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter via the application link.

Deadline

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CET