About Us
Climate Breakthrough is a global philanthropy supporting extraordinary climate leaders to pursue ambitious and transformative climate endeavors through the Climate Breakthrough Award: a multi-million-dollar, multi-year, flexible grant. Our mission is to make an outsized impact in resolving the climate crisis by freeing leaders to translate their boldest ideas into transformative climate action that swiftly and justly closes the gap between the world today and a sustainable future.
Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Climate Breakthrough is funded by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, the IKEA Foundation, the JPB Foundation, The Lemelson Foundation, Quadrature Climate Foundation, Oceankind, and Vere Initiatives. For more information, visit www.ClimateBreakthrough.org.
About the Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Administrative Assistant is a one-year contract position based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role will provide support in two primary areas: Executive Assistant (EA) support to the Executive Director (ED) during the new parent leave of the current EA (approx. 8 months and transition periods), and events coordination support. Coordinating between the ED office, the Climate Breakthrough Board, external partners, and the Climate Breakthrough team, the Administrative Assistant must be highly organized and a strong communicator. In addition to EA responsibilities the Administrative Assistant will provide logistical and coordination support with multiple events during the year, particularly supporting the Operations Manager with our largest annual event, the Awardee Retreat, an international convening bringing together awardees, board members, and Climate Breakthrough staff.
The ideal Administrative Assistant is detail-oriented, organized, reliable, an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, and able to work independently.
The Administrative Assistant’s work will be divided into the following areas:
Events Coordination Support
ED Scheduling and Task Support
ED Travel & Meeting Coordination
Board Support
Note: This role will also provide ad hoc organizational support such as note taking, facilities, and other administrative responsibilities or support as needed.
Qualifications
Successful applicants will have most of the following qualifications:
Position Details
This role must be located in the San Francisco Bay Area and be able to work from our San Francisco office at least one day/week. Ability to work with the ED at an Oakland office on occasion a plus. Please note that Full Time at Climate Breakthrough is 35 hours/week; we also have a 31.5 hour/week option (90% time), for which salary is adjusted accordingly.
The desired start date for this position is October 15, 2024.
The salary range for this role is $64,000-$76,000. Climate Breakthrough offers a generous benefits package that includes the following:
To Apply
To be considered for this position, interested candidates should use the link below to submit a resume and cover letter. Preference will be given to applications received before September 16, 2024, but the position will remain posted until filled.
Climate Breakthrough is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
As a result of Climate Breakthrough’s development over the last eight years, we are growing and making valuable structural changes as an organization. As part of this transition, Climate Breakthrough has codified principles and is establishing practices that reflect our strong commitment to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our current team and new hires work together closely to set the standards to which we hold our work and ourselves.
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