Public Affairs Manager

April 3

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ClimateWorks Foundation

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ClimateWorks Foundation is a global platform dedicated to accelerating climate solutions through philanthropy. With a mission to end the climate crisis, it amplifies the impact of philanthropy by collaborating with grantmakers and implementing partners worldwide. ClimateWorks supports climate solutions across a variety of sectors including transportation, food and agriculture, forests, and sustainable finance. Since 2008, it has granted over $1. 8 billion to more than 850 organizations in over 50 countries. The foundation seeks to bend the emissions curve and advance a thriving planet for all living beings.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2008

🤲 Charity

🤝 Non-profit

📋 Description

• ClimateWorks Foundation is a global organization committed to our mission: to end the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy. • Since 2008, ClimateWorks has granted over $2 billion to more than 850 grantees in over 50 countries. • We helped grow the field of climate philanthropy to where it stands today, establishing infrastructure, global networks, and momentum for continued growth. • The Public Affairs Manager will play a pivotal role in crafting and delivering executive communications and thought leadership content that amplifies ClimateWorks Foundation’s mission and impact. • This experienced communicator will collaborate closely with leadership, program teams, and external partners to develop high-quality speeches, op-eds, and priority thought leadership materials that position ClimateWorks as a global champion for climate action. • The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and proactive communicator with 7–10 years of PR or communications experience, including time at a PR agency. They bring the curiosity and rigor of a seasoned journalist and can distill complex, technical information into clear, compelling, and accessible narratives tailored to a range of audiences. • With proven experience working directly with senior executives, they are a trusted partner who provides strategic communications counsel and delivers polished, researched-backed content on time and with excellence.

🎯 Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in public relations, journalism, or a related field, ideally including time in a fast-paced agency, newsroom, or global nonprofit setting. • Proven expertise in executive communications, including thought leadership content development and writing in someone else’s voice (ghostwriting and speechwriting) • Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a track record of producing clear, compelling, and accurate content on deadline. • Strong research skills and the ability to translate complex climate, policy, and scientific information into accessible narratives for diverse global audiences. • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. • Experience collaborating with senior leadership and stakeholders, including excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to incorporate diverse feedback while ensuring a cohesive final product. • A commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. • Experience in the climate or nonprofit sectors. • Familiarity with global media landscapes and best practices for engaging diverse audiences. • Background in supporting communications for high-level events or public speaking engagements.

🏖️ Benefits

• Multiple options available through Kaiser & UHC • HMO - 100% coverage for employee and dependents • POS - Employee pays difference beyond HMO coverage (3 out of 4 POS options are at 100% coverage for employee and dependents) • Dental –100% coverage for employee and dependents • Vision – 100% coverage for employee and dependents • Fertility care through Carrot Fertility. Access to on-demand doctor-approved content, pregnancy support, and virtual chats with medical, legal, and regulatory experts. • Disability Benefit (long and short-term) • Life Insurance (3x base salary up to $750k for employee only) • 20 days of PTO (1st year) • 25 days of PTO (2nd - 8th year) • 30 days of PTO (9th year) • 11 Observed and 2 floating Holidays • After 6 months of service, CWF automatically contributes 9% of gross earnings per pay period to retirement fund* • After 6 months of service, CWF matches 100% of employee contributions up to a max of 6% of gross earnings per pay period*