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:

Manage grant application processes to compile necessary
documentation, manage timelines, and communicate with funders.

Research and identify potential funding sources, staying
up-to-date on grant opportunities from government agencies,
foundations, and private donors.

Filter grant opportunities for those that align with Exchange
programmatic pillars and priorities.

Develop and write grant proposals in collaboration with team
members and content area experts on a wide range of topics that
could include climate finance, climate research, climate literacy,
arts & culture, resilience, workforce development, education,
historical preservation, and more.

Oversee the pre-award grant activity for the organization and
monitor and report on grant funding by tracking funding usage and
impact to funders and externally.

Build and foster relationships with donors/funders as
appropriate.

 

Position-related Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., environmental
science, nonprofit management, communications).

5+ years of experience in grant research and writing.
Familiarity with the scientific, economic, social, and political
dimensions of climate change desirable as is experience
working in the non-profit sector. Familiarity with climate-related
funding organizations.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English,
including ability to communicate complex issues to a wide range of
audiences.

Ability to think analytically, strategically, and
programmatically.

Proven ability to work with and across teams, both as a team
leader and team member.

Must contribute to an environment that values diversity,
equity, and inclusion.

Must be able to work independently and collaboratively on
complex tasks on tight deadlines.

 

New York Climate Exchange Staff Core
Competencies

Develops and implements solutions that show understanding of
how partners and/or own work achieves results that are financially,
environmentally, and socially sustainable.

Shares new insights based on in-depth understanding of
clients/partners and recommends solutions for current and future
needs of clients/partners.

Initiates collaboration across boundaries and broadly across
The Exchange, partner organizations, and other relevant
institutions.

Makes choices and sets priorities with The New York Climate
Exchange corporate perspective in mind.

Helps others to understand problems, partner and client needs,
and the underlying context.

Recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and lived
experiences and applies a critical lens to systemic sources of bias
and discrimination.

Applies critical thinking and seeks input and experience from
others to recommend a course of action consistent with The
Exchange’s strategy.

Evaluates risk and anticipates the short- and long-term
implications of decisions.

Commits to a decision and acts once it has been reached.

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.