LOCATION: Brussels, Belgium or elsewhere within the European Union, with the ability to travel as needed.
Position Summary
The Initiative Director, Europe Clean Heat, will lead strategic grantmaking campaigns to achieve policy wins to drive clean heat adoption in Europe. This role will work with Climate Imperative’s Senior Initiative Director, Europe, and leadership team to align the strategy of the Europe Clean Heat initiative with the organization’s values and theory of change. The individual will also work with a diverse group of partners, from grassroots advocates to high level policymakers and aligned philanthropies, to accelerate the adoption of clean heat policies quickly and equitably.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy
Build upon existing initiative strategies and identify near‑term opportunities to support policymakers and advocates to accelerate clean heat policy progress at the EU level and in key Member States.
Ensure that the efforts our partners are promoting mean all residents can afford and enjoy the benefits of this transition.
Identify opportunities to knit regional efforts into a cohesive strategy, amplifying and replicating wins in other jurisdictions.
Campaign Coordination & Coalition-Building
Determine how to secure and maintain Europe policy wins that advance the decarbonization of buildings and light industry in collaboration with advocates, policymakers and funders.
Center justice, equity, and an economic transition strategy for affected communities in the design, implementation, and impact of the initiative.
Build and execute an innovative, concise, and metric‑driven campaign strategy to win, in consultation with partners.
Ensure clear understanding of how to succeed in each decision‑making venue.
Grantmaking & Convening
Identify and build authentic, durable relationships with grantees who can execute the initiative strategy.
Manage, evaluate, and revise a portfolio of grants to lead the initiative to success.
Regularly convene grantee and funding partners to coordinate, track progress, repair problems, and adjust the initiative as necessary.
Report openly on progress and stalls to the Board of Directors.
Serve as a thought leader to the broader philanthropic and NGO community on clean heat strategy and grantmaking.
Lead the grantee relationship through regular check‑ins.
Provide leadership and resources for other Climate Imperative staff.
Experience
10+ years of experience leading initiatives to achieve policy change at a broad scale and in EU geographies.
Expertise in decarbonization policy across sectors and European policy venues, ideally with demonstrated interest and experience in clean heat policy.
Experience in grantmaking through first‑hand experience in government, nonprofits, and/or philanthropy.
Ability to prioritize and be flexible in a fast‑paced, constantly evolving, collaborative environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Managerial skills to lead and coordinate a highly skilled, diverse team of partners, operating as a thought partner to foundation leadership and collaborating with peers to meet grantmaking goals and timelines.
Develop strategies that synthesize multiple perspectives into a coherent big‑picture strategy and workable plan.
Ability to track multi‑dimensional efforts and seize opportunities for leverage and scaled impact.
A deep commitment to equity and inclusion reflected in prior campaigns.
Willingness and ability to travel (up to 20%).
Deep interest, passion, and commitment to reducing climate change.
Salary
We provide a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The target salary range is €150,000 to €160,000 with local adjustments made for candidates in higher or lower markets based on cost of labor in the candidate’s international geographical location. Equity is incredibly important to the organization, and a pay audit for equity is completed annually.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role is done primarily in an office environment.
Remain in a stationary position (at a desk) for at least 75% of the day.
Use hand and fingers to type.
Frequently communicate via phone, video and email.
Benefits
Up to 100% of premium paid for medical, dental, and vision.
Carrot fertility and family planning benefits.
Annual professional development budget.
Internet, cell phone data, and health & wellness reimbursement.
An innovative, collaborative, and welcoming work culture.
Our Commitment
Climate Imperative is committed to diversity, equity, & inclusion and to a transparent recruitment process that fosters belonging. We hire and advance people regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, military service, medical condition, or any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to an accessible employee experience; if at any time you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact jobs@climateimperative.org.
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