Environment Program Associate

Background

Bloomberg Philanthropies works to create catalytic change across five areas of focus: arts and culture, education, the environment, government innovation, and public health. Our mission is to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. Our approach is rooted in Mike Bloomberg's unique experience and success across the field of business, government, and philanthropy. 

Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Environment Programs bring together a wide range of partners, including cities, businesses, public health and environmental advocates, and citizen’s groups, to address some of the most serious environmental issues including climate change and ocean threats. Bloomberg Philanthropies drives measurable, local action on climate and sustainability through our programs including Sustainable Cities, Beyond Carbon, Global Coal and Air Pollution, Bloomberg Ocean Initiative, Sustainable Finance, and through Mike Bloomberg’s unique roles as the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Climate Action and Chair of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures. 

The Position

As an Environment Program Associate you will provide program management support, administrative assistance, research and impact analyses to our Program Leads across our U.S. and international cities work.  
 
Strong written and oral communications, attention to detail, flexibility/availability and project management skills are a must. You’re a team player who can manage multiple priorities, work with many stakeholders, and thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. 

The role is based in NYC and will require occasional travel. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide day-to-day support to the Program Manager including: scheduling meetings, proactively anticipating administrative needs, arranging travel, and managing expenses 
• Prepare written materials, including one-pagers, memos, briefings, and presentation slides 
• Run weekly check in meetings and manage weekly and monthly goals for projects 
• Conduct research and analysis related to U.S. and international cities climate work. 
• Develop briefings and updates for leadership on progress and key policy developments 
• Track and report progress in target geographies in coordination with grantees, consultants, and other partners 
• Support Program Manager with grants management including: due diligence, proposal and budget review, and coordination with grantees on submissions and deadlines 
• Provide support for events and partner meetings, including invite lists, guest correspondence, materials, and preparation 
• Field inquiries to appropriate team members, respond to employee and outside inquiries, and ensure timely response to urgent issues 

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a fast-paced environment 
• Demonstrable passion for environmental and climate-related issues 
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and the demonstrated ability to effectively interface with senior level colleagues, both verbally and written 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills 
• Experience and capability in effectively managing/coordinating simultaneous projects, and successfully prioritize multiple tasks with sound judgment 
• Ability and desire to build and maintain strong relationships with team and applicable internal and external contacts 
• Ability to perform and adapt under pressure 
• Excellent attention to detail. Strong writing and editing ability 
• Analytical thinker with strong research skills 
• Proactive, can-do attitude 
• Good judgment with ability to protect confidential and sensitive information on behalf of the organization 
• Strong overall computer skills. Proficient in MS Suite specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

Bloomberg Philanthropies is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  

Bloomberg Philanthropies provides reasonable adjustment/accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable adjustment/accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable adjustment/accommodation include but are not limited to making a change to the application process work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email [email protected]. 

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