Climate Imperative

Deputy COO

Extensive operations leadership, IT and facilities oversight, and experience guiding cross-functional teams in a hybrid, multi-office nonprofit.

Controller 

Oversee accounting operations, GAAP/nonprofit accounting, grants management, audits, and financial planning.

Initiative Director, Europe Clean Heat

Senior leader with at least 10 years guiding policy-focused initiatives, experience in grantmaking and coalition-building across EU contexts.

Grants Officer

5+ years in grants management or philanthropic/legal operations; strong IRS knowledge; experience in nonprofit grants lifecycle; leadership of staff; excellent communication and data management.

Climate Imperative Foundation

Executive Assistant

4+ years of administrative support experience; exceptional calendar, inbox, and travel coordination; strong written/verbal communication; ability to work with senior leaders; discretion and confidentiality.

Initiative Director, Japan

Initiative Director

Lead strategic grantmaking and coalition-building for Japan; 10+ years in policy leadership, global philanthropy, and climate initiatives; bilingual in English and Japanese; willing to travel.

General Application

General application for climate policy roles; open to diverse candidates.

Title	Location	Date
Deputy COO Full Time · $236K-$246K · 10+ YOE San Francisco or Washington, DC · Hybrid	San Francisco or Washington, DC Hybrid	May 1, 2026
Controller Full Time · $145K-$155K · 8+ YOE San Francisco or Washington DC · Hybrid	San Francisco or Washington DC Hybrid	Apr 29, 2026
Initiative Director, Europe Clean Heat Full Time · $150K-$160K · 10+ YOE Europe · Remote	Europe Remote	Apr 20, 2026
Grants Officer Full Time · $95K-$105K · 5+ YOE San Francisco or Washington or United States · Hybrid	San Francisco or Washington or United States Hybrid	Feb 20, 2026
Executive Assistant Full Time · $97K-$107K · 4+ YOE San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid	San Francisco, California, United States Hybrid	Feb 12, 2026
Initiative Director, Japan Full Time · $195K-$205K · 10+ YOE Japan · Hybrid	Japan Hybrid	Jan 29, 2026
General Application Full Time San Francisco or Washington DC or United States · Hybrid	San Francisco or Washington DC or United States Hybrid	May 25, 2022

Activities	Philanthropic grantmakingPolicy advocacyTechnical assistanceEconomic analysisStrategic communications
Headquarters	US
Industries	PhilanthropyEnvironmental Services
Name	Climate Imperative
Employees	100
Type	Non-Profit
Tagline	Provides funding and expertise to reduce global carbon emissions.
Founded	2,020
Website	climateimperative.org

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