Associate, Member Support, U.S. Climate Alliance

United Nations Foundation•Washington, DC

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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
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

Nice To Haves

Past experience with analytical and web platforms (e.g., Airtable, Wordpress, JavaScript) a major plus

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.

Benefits

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.