Careers at ClimateWorks

We’re hard at work on our mission to end the climate crisis.

We could use a few more smart, passionate team members to help us. That’s where you come in.

ClimateWorks Foundation is a global non-governmental organization with a single mission: to end the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy. Since our founding in 2008, we have awarded over $1.7 billion in grants to more than 750 organizations advancing climate solutions around the world. We helped grow the field of climate philanthropy to where it stands today, establishing infrastructure, global networks, and momentum for continued growth.  Through our Global Programs and Services we equip philanthropy with global knowledge, networks, and solutions to drive climate progress.

As experts in climate science, public policy, economic and social analysis, and strategic philanthropy, ClimateWorks’ staff understands the multi-faceted challenges and opportunities of climate change. We are researchers, strategists, collaborators, and grantmakers who care passionately about our mission.

Scaling solutions

Our collaborative Global Programs — focused on solution areas including carbon dioxide removal, cooling, industry, transportation, and more — produce results that are bending the greenhouse gas emissions curve. From the U.S. to Europe, China, Brazil, and beyond, we are proud to collaborate with a diverse community of funders, NGOs, and climate leaders to accelerate climate action around the globe.

Guiding and supporting funders

Our Global Services provide funders with comprehensive resources to assess, build, evolve, and execute high-impact climate-giving strategies. For example, our flagship Global Intelligence service equips funders with cutting-edge information on greenhouse gas mitigation opportunities, climate trends, and global climate philanthropy funding flows. We also provide Collaborations and Grantmaking services to funders.

Fostering collaboration, exploration, and growth

By facilitating collaboration through funder forums, learning networks, and joint-action groups, we help build high-trust relationships and create strategic alignment across the climate philanthropy ecosystem. Our collaborative approach and commitment to learning ensure that we continuously explore innovative ideas and emerging opportunities — all with the aim of scaling philanthropy-supported initiatives that drive climate action.

Inspiring work and great perks

Stay healthy

100% of the premium paid for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life. Additional perks such as Fertility coverage and Calm App.

​Engage and contribute

Bi-annual staff retreats, lunch & learns, peer mentorship for new hires, affinity groups, and more.

​Build a nest egg

401k with generous company match and additional employer contribution.

Hybrid & remote work organization

We provide opportunities for remote work, as well as allowances for home-office equipment and co-working space. Headquarters in downtown San Francisco.

​Take time for you

Generous time-off policies (20-30 days), 14 paid holidays and Winter Holiday time-off.

​Cover your commute

Up to $315 monthly towards your commute (SF/Bay Area based employees only).

We collaborate at semi-annual staff retreats, connect through team building events, and share expertise at regular Lunch & Learns.

Guided by our values

Our values — collaboration, insight, resolve, and being catalytic — are at the core of how we will work to achieve our mission.

COLLABORATION
We recognize that we can achieve more by working together than by working alone.

INSIGHT
Our work is guided by rigorous analysis based on the latest science to identify and act on key opportunities.

RESOLVE
We are dedicated to achieving our mission in the face of major challenges and hurdles.

CATALYTIC
We empower people and organizations to take meaningful climate action today.

Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We believe diversity as an asset essential to accomplishing our work. Our commitment to inclusion across race and gender/gender identity, as well as age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, job skills, education, and geographic makeup is a part of who we are.

We know that climate change disproportionately affects people living in developing countries and fully appreciate the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work. 

Our staff have a global outlook:

  • 35 percent of ClimateWorks’ staff were born outside the U.S.
  • 28 percent have a native language other than English
  • 60 percent are proficient in at least one language other than English 
  • 100 percent bring diverse skills and expertise

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