Job Description

The New York Climate Exchange (The Exchange) is a new not-for-profit designed to accelerate climate solutions. 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; this multidisciplinary coalition speaks to the collaboration necessary to unlock integrated and scalable approaches to climate change. While The Exchange will be headquartered at a dedicated campus on Governors Island, its spirit and influence extends beyond the Island into New York City and across the country and world. 

 
The New York Climate Exchange (“The Exchange”) seeks to recruit a Grants Manager to identify and apply for grants and funding opportunities. 

 
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 will support several members of the leadership and programming teams and will report to the Chief Advancement Officer.   

Salary and Benefits 

Salary for the Grants Manager is between $135,000 - $160,000 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 

Under the direction of the Chief Advancement Officer and working closely with The Exchange’s programming team, the Grants Manager will undertake the following responsibilities:  

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

1. Research, identify, and closely track potential grant and funding sources related to Exchange programmatic pillars. 

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

1. Develop and write grant proposals in collaboration with team members and content area experts to generate funding and support for climate programming on a wide range of topics that could include: climate finance, climate research, climate tech and incubation, climate literacy, arts & culture, resilience, workforce development, education, historical preservation, and more.  

1. Oversee the pre-award grant activity for The Exchange. 

1. Monitor and report on grant funding by tracking funding usage and impact to funders and external stakeholders. 

1. Build and foster relationships with relevant government agencies, corporations, and donors/funders as appropriate.  

Position-related Qualifications  

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

1. A minimum of 5 years of experience in grant research and writing, ideally in the non-profit sector.  

1. Familiarity with the scientific, economic, social, and political dimensions of climate change. 

1. Familiarity with climate-related funding organizations including City, State, and Federal agencies and grant mechanisms that may be relevant to The Exchange’s programming vision and mandate. 

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

1. Ability to think analytically and programmatically about grant strategy. 

1. Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build, foster, and maintain positive professional relationships with colleagues, organizational partners, and external constituencies. 

1. Must have the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally-responsive manner. 

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

1. Commitment to The Exchange Staff Core Competencies. 

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 October 11, 2024.  

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

 
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.  

 
Note:  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.

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