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Program Coordinator 

Position Description

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Position Title: Program Coordinator

Location: Fully Remote

Reports to: Executive Director, Equitable Building Electrification Fund: A Collaboration for Frontline Communities

Status: Full-time, Exempt

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About

Grounded in the Jemez Principles for Democratic Organizing and Principles for Just Transition, the Equitable Building Electrification Fund: A Collaboration for Frontline Communities (Fund) supports the self-determined priorities of communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis to create livable housing, renewable clean energy and equitable economic opportunity driven by deep democracy. Led by a diverse Governance Assembly of environmental and climate justice leaders, together with funders, the Equitable Building Electrification Fund is a trust-based model of philanthropy where those who know their communities best design and implement equitable solutions to remove fossil fuel energy sources from homes and communities. The impact of this work can be seen in the Fund’s Learning Community Collaboratory (LCC), a shared learning space where members can have conversations about the issues impacting their communities, and because of relationships, strategize solutions that can be successfully implemented.  Critically, long-term success in our work will be demonstrated by a shift in narrative, culture and policy to prevent the build out of gas and other fossil fuels. Policies will be strengthened to prevent a rise in emissions, particularly in environmental justice communities.

 

Position Summary

Full-time position with occasional travel.

 

The Equitable Building Electrification Fund partners are seeking a Program Coordinator to support our growing community! The Program Coordinator Team Member works in partnership with the Fund staff, Governance Assembly, and Learning Community Collaboratory members in fulfilling the collective mission and vision of the Fund and partners.  The Program Coordinator will support the Fund and Learning Community Collaboratory partners by connecting partners with resources, coordinating initiatives, supporting grant making and operations, and coordinating and supporting communications efforts to tell the story of the Fund and elevate the stories and narratives as told by Fund partners.

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Responsibilities

 

Program Development

  • Work in partnership with the Fund Executive Director and staff, Governance Assembly, and Learning Community Collaboratory members to advance the Fund mission and vision;

  • With an emphasis on inclusive processes, coordinate deadlines, timelines, research, and work products in support of our partners as needed in alignment with the Fund’s mission;

  • Maintain fund operations systems;

  • Support relationship building among Learning Community Collaboratory and partner grantees.

  • Support planning and coordination of partner meetings including Learning Community Collaboratory strategic initiatives. Create meeting artifacts.

  • Distill and share program-related information in a clear and compelling manner.

  • Develop resource materials in response to grantee partner and Learning Community Collaboratory needs.

 

Narrative & Culture Shift

  • In partnership with Executive Director, Learning Community Collaboratory partners, and consultants, support and maintain web and social media presence; and

  • Develop program-related updates, story banking, and create new content for communications platforms and organization collateral materials.

  • Support the team in authoring original content as a part of the community’s larger cultural strategy.

 

Grants & Contracts Coordination

  • In alignment with the Governance Assembly review process and fiscal sponsors legal requirements, support due diligence on Equitable Building Electrification Fund grants and contracts;

  • Support grantmaking including proposal reviews in support of Grant Recommendation Board, communications, preparing summaries, materials, and recommendations;

  • Support monitoring grantees and contractors. Lead communications with funders and grantees in accordance with grant requirements;

 

Required Qualifications  

  • Minimum of 3-5 years experience in communications or program coordination, support or related responsibilities as described above;

  • Demonstrated track record in strong professional writing;

  • Proven ability to think analytically, strategically, and with agility to translate ideas and insights into action through coherent and viable program work;

  • Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, while meeting deadlines;

  • Extremely strong attention to detail and a strong sense of personal responsibility for the quality of one’s work;

  • Cultural competence and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;

  • Commitment to environmental and climate justice;

  • Proven self-starter, organizer, and evaluator.

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.

  • Experience with a mix of advocacy, communications, coalition building, civic engagement, and social justice community organizing or media coverage;

  • Experience with assessing stakeholder needs and multi-stakeholder collaborations;

  • Desire to learn about the role of philanthropy and philanthropic organizing.

 

How to Apply

Please e-mail [hr@equitablebuildingelectrificationfund.org] with a cover letter, resume, and writing sample with the subject titled “Program Coordinator”.

 

Compensation and Benefits

Position: Fully remote

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance; 3% automatic contribution and a 3% employer match on 401k contributions; pre-tax transportation benefits; and paid holidays, vacation, sick, and volunteer time off.

 

Hiring Statement

Equitable Building Electrification Fund: A Collaboration for Frontline Communities is a project of Windward Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. Windward is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. Windward’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

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COVID-19 Policy

To center the safety and well-being of its employees, Windward Fund requires that any employee who is required to conduct in-person activities for their job must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within four weeks of their start date. This position may require candidates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with the law by contacting human resources at HR@windwardfund.org.

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