Grants Specialist

The New York Climate Exchange (The Exchange) is a new
not-for-profit climate solutions center designed to build
community, foster collaboration, advance climate knowledge, and
empower marginalized communities through cross-disciplinary
networking, impactful programming, and cutting-edge facilities.
While The Exchange will have a physical presence on Governors
Island, its spirit and influence will extend beyond the Island into
New York City and across the country and world. Our diverse
coalition of partners—committed and prepared to collectively
disrupt the status quo—incorporates local and global perspectives
on climate change from academia, the private sector, and
community-level organizations. As the first of its kind, The
Exchange will unlock integrated and scalable approaches to
sustainability, ultimately serving as a global model for
sustainable positive change.

The New York Climate Exchange (“The Exchange”) seeks to recruit a
Grants Specialist to identify and apply for grants that enable
Exchange programming.

Applicants should feel comfortable working in a fast-paced,
start-up environment with tasks and roles changing on a regular
basis. This position is full-time. The individual filling this role
will primarily work in-person in the New York City area. Periodic
remote work is allowed with prior approval.

The position reports to the Acting Director of
Programming.
 

Salary and Benefits

Salary for the Grants Specialist is between $60,000-85,000 per
year. The position includes eligibility for generous health
and retirement benefits, and paid time off/sick leave.

Salary will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not
limited to qualifications, experience, education, licenses, and
specialized training. The above hiring range represents The
Exchange’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of
possible compensation at the time of posting.

 

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Acting Director of Programming and the
Program Manager at The Exchange, significant responsibilities
include:

Position-related Qualifications

New York Climate Exchange Staff Core
Competencies

Applications should include a cover letter and
CV/resume. Preferred
consideration will be given to applications received no later than
March 29, 2024.

The New York Climate Exchange provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, height, weight, national
origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local
laws.

Research indicates that men tend to apply for jobs
when they meet just 60% of the criteria, while women and people
from other marginalized groups only apply if they are a 100% match.
If you are passionate about our mission and think you have what it
takes to be successful in this role even if you don’t check all the
boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider
your application.
 

You must be able to work in the United
States as The Exchange does not yet have visa-sponsoring
capabilities.