Energy Foundation is hiring a
Program Associate

Summary

The job is for a Program Associate in the Federal Program team at U.S. Energy Foundation. The role involves administrative support, grantmaking, internal coordination, external coordination, and building the team. The position requires strong organizational skills, communication abilities, and proficiency in handling multiple demands. Experience in DEI, project management, grants management, and digital tools is a plus.

Requirements

• Highly organized with keen attention to detail
• Exceptional time management
• Apt communications skills: written, verbal, and digital
• Proficient at handling multiple demands: experience supporting multiple priorities and juggling a variety of tasks for one or more individuals in a team environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in customer service, thriving in a fast-paced work environment, and prioritizing competing obligations
• Interest in one or more of the following areas: climate justice, equity, energy affordability, federal climate policy, the philanthropic sector, the nonprofit sector, issue campaigns, public policy, or strategic communications

Responsibilities

• Administration of the Federal Program’s strategic priorities and responsibilities
• Serve as primary contact for grantees and consultants
• Track and manage the program budget
• Prepare agendas, schedule meetings, and conduct relevant research
• Assist in conducting research and performing due diligence on proposals or prospective grantees
• Work collaboratively to manage program budgets and reconcile budgets to actuals for cross-programmatic grants
• Foster effective coordination and integration within the Federal Program team
• Schedule calls and meetings and handle meeting logistics
• Track and help coordinate the work of the Federal Program’s consultants
• Track and help fulfill requests from funders
• Prepare initial drafts of documents and presentations for internal and external audiences
• Serve as a liaison to other EF teams to ensure that the Federal Program team is fully integrated with other national programs
• Support the team on policy, campaigns, and communications projects as needed and availability permits
• Facilitate networking and information-sharing between a culturally diverse set of grantees/consultants
• Organize and/or support regional/state-wide meetings and convenings
• Represent EF and the team at meetings, conferences, and other events as agreed upon with your supervisor

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on DEI
• Project management experience
• Grants management experience
• Internet savvy, including digital and social media, online survey tools, etc
• Understanding of and appreciation for the opportunities and challenges in the federal climate space

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Ability to travel two to three times a year for two to three business days at a time