Associate, Member Support, U.S. Climate Alliance

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

As a strategic partner of the United Nations, the United Nations Foundation brings together fresh thinking and diverse voices around innovative ideas to drive progress and tackle problems. Sometimes we work behind-the-scenes, shaping negotiations and connecting experts, advocates and decision-makers. Other times we drive public awareness and involvement through communications, campaigns, and convenings. Over the years we’ve developed a diverse and dynamic portfolio of capabilities, tools, and platforms to help the UN build a better world for everyone, everywhere.

The U.S. Climate Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of governors securing America’s net-zero future with state-led, high-impact climate action. The Alliance Secretariat helps its member states and territories accelerate climate action by providing a broad range of technical, analytical, policy, and capacity assistance and resources. It also coordinates engagement with the federal government and national partners to drive solutions across government in support of an ambitious, durable national climate framework. For more on the Alliance, visit www.usclimatealliance.org.

JOB SUMMARY

The Alliance seeks a highly-motivated Member Support Associate to assist with the deployment of technical, analytical, and capacity services to help member governors’ offices advance their climate and clean energy priorities. This position leads day-to-day coordination of core supports for Alliance members, including a weekly newsletter distributed to hundreds of governor-office staff and state agency officials; a secure online member portal for governors’ offices to access shared resources; and an online policy database that catalogues thousands of climate solutions being advanced by Alliance states and territories. They also assist with administration of the Secretariat’s capacity-building grant programs, help with research and analysis activities, and provide support for in-person and virtual convenings and Alliance-wide publications. The Associate reports to the Director of Member Support and works as part of a broader team that includes Alliance states, consultants, and external partners.

This position is based in Washington, DC (hybrid schedule) with consideration for remote work in the contiguous United States.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate portfolio of tools and resources to support Alliance members’ climate efforts

•  Lead coordination of core supports for Alliance members, with a focus on the organization’s existing suite of user-friendly and data-driven tools that inform state decision-making
•  Collaborate with Secretariat colleagues to compile and distribute a weekly newsletter to Alliance state officials (“Weekly Round Up”) capturing the latest state and federal policy developments, Alliance meetings and events, and non-governmental resources
•  Facilitate ongoing and timely updates to the Alliance’s member portal, a secure online platform for governors’ offices to access shared resources and track key events and deadlines
•  Handle day-to-day maintenance of the Alliance’s online policy database, identifying opportunities for improvement and collaborating with contractors to promptly address issues
•  Work closely with policy sector leads to ensure the database is kept up-to-date with the latest climate policies and actions advanced by Alliance members
•  Document processes, features, and technical updates to Alliance tools and resources
•  Help identify new processes, tools, or digital solutions that can advance the Alliance’s goals

Conduct research and help draft material for Alliance-wide analysis and publications

•  Support policy research, analysis of key trends, and drafting of chapters for the Alliance’s annual report to outline progress towards the coalition’s climate goals
•  Contribute to development of Alliance-wide publications such as policy guides and fact sheets
•  Assist with development of data visualizations that track and communicate progress on climate goals and targets, including economy-wide and sector-specific goals
•  Assist with drafting material for Alliance products across other sectors as needed

Support administration of Alliance capacity-building programs

•  With the Member Support, Policy, and Operations Teams, assist with implementation of the Alliance’s Technical Assistance Fund, which provides demand-driven technical and policy support to help Alliance members advance their climate and clean energy priorities
•  Organize and manage data for the Alliance’s internal tracking of capacity-building grants to monitor updates and outcomes from technical assistance projects
•  Support the development of new programs and resources that can help states overcome barriers and drive transformative climate action, in close collaboration with colleagues on the Member Support Team and the Leadership Team

Support Alliance-wide meetings, workshops, and other high-impact events

•  Work with Secretariat colleagues, Alliance members, and outside experts to prepare meeting content and materials, including for the Alliance’s spring and fall semiannual meetings
•  Assist with remarks, talking points, and other relevant communication materials as needed
•  Help compile invitation lists, assist with key partner outreach, and participate in day-of event logistics to ensure meetings and events run smoothly and deliver impact

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate, Member Support, U.S. Climate Alliance is not a supervisory role.

SELECTION CRITERIA

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

•  Bachelor’s degree with relevant work experience required
•  2-3 years of experience managing data and information systems, developing tools and digital resources, and tracking progress toward established goals. Past experience with analytical and web platforms (e.g., Airtable, Wordpress, JavaScript) a major plus
•  Knowledge of and interest in U.S. climate and energy issues
•  Demonstrated strong research and analytical skills
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to edit written materials to be clear, concise, well-organized, and grammatically correct is a must
•  Critical thinker that can help develop and implement solutions, including by creatively seeking out appropriate partners and technical resources
•  As part of a small and busy team, key skills include:
•  Self-motivated with strong ability to find solutions in the face of challenges
•  Maximum flexibility in accepting and professionally executing a range of tasks
•  Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
•  Ability to diplomatically engage diverse counterparts and use personal discretion in working with sensitive information
•  Ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work under pressure and handle stress
•  Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy

OUR VALUES

The Secretariat’s core values represent our team’s highest priorities and driving forces. These values are the heart of how we go about doing our work in support of each other and our member governors and states, serving as cultural cornerstones and exemplified by all members of our team. 

• Purpose: We are aligned by a common purpose to confront the climate crisis and its impacts through the power of state government. We connect our daily work to the Alliance’s mission and, in pursuit of our shared goals, always act in the best interest of our governors and states.
• Excellence: We have high standards in the work we do to support Alliance governors and states. We are focused, data-driven, and attentive to the smallest of details while never losing sight of the big picture. 
•  Empathy: We value kindness and treat others with dignity and respect, recognizing that our actions affect one another and all those with whom we interact. We consider growth, learning, and development to be priorities. 
• Inclusion: We actively work to increase diversity, advance equity, and cultivate a welcoming work environment where everyone feels valued. We are collaborators and prioritize teamwork — knowing that it will take our broader community all working together to ultimately solve the climate crisis. 
• Balance: We value a positive work environment and, even in the hectic day-to-day, we make the time to build relationships, celebrate successes, and laugh. We know that balancing home and work lives is essential and encourage each other to put the health and well-being of ourselves and our loved ones first. 

BENEFITS COMPENSATION

For full-time, U.S. benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:

• a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• 403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution
• group term and supplemental life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• back-up care
• employee assistance program

Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.

The United Nations Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.