Executive Director (Washington)

Type of Position Full-time, exempt, regular

Team Executive

Reports To President

Salary Range $243,374 - $289,862 based on experience

Tier Executive Director

Tier Description Sets organizational priorities & strategic vision; Leads the Exec team; Fundraising; Manages organizational budgets and structure; Requires significant specialized experience in management, team leadership, and in individual issue areas; Manages the boards. Executive level, exempt.

Minimum Role-Specific Experience 12 years

Preferred People & Project Management Experience 7 years

About Climate Power

Climate Power is a strategic communications organization focused on winning the politics of climate. We’re educating Americans about our climate progress, highlighting how clean energy investments benefit local communities, and holding Big Oil accountable for polluting our air and water. We use data-backed messages to pave a path for bold action and shine a light on the price of ignoring the climate crisis would cost our health, economy, and future generations.

It’s our job to tell the story of how climate action and clean energy investment are rebuilding our economy, lowering energy costs, and protecting our planet for future generations. We call out disinformation from bad actors like the Big Oil lobby and make the climate stakes real for voters.

About This Role

Reporting to the President, the Executive Director (ED) will lead Climate Power’s internal operations and execution, translating strategy into action and ensuring the organization runs effectively across all departments. The ED will be responsible for aligning programs, operations, and teams to meet both near-term and long-term goals, while fostering a strong, inclusive, and accountable culture.Moreover , the ED will have a pulse of the organization through engaged leadership, leveraging that insight to provide the President, whose focus will be on big picture strategy, building partnerships, and fundraising. The ED will oversee all aspects of the organization’s internal management and programs, including direct oversight of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Chief Program Officer (CPO), and the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), as well as shared oversight of the Chief of Staff. The ED will sit on the Executive Team. The ED will have strong analytical capabilities, including the ability to think critically and to propose and implement change successfully. The ideal candidate will have the ability to process and communicate complex issues to stakeholders and staff at all levels of Climate Power. The ED will represent the type of nimble and versatile leadership that is required for a dynamic, politically relevant organization at this moment.

Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership and Program Management

• Work with the President, Executive Team and leaders across the organization to develop and implement strategic plans to achieve Climate Power’s mission and goals.
• Translate organizational strategy into clear goals, objectives and tactics across departments.
• Oversee program development and evaluation to ensure impact, effectiveness and alignment with strategic goals.
• Adapt to emerging political, cultural, and climate dynamics, ensuring programs remain relevant and responsive.

Responsibilities: Organizational Management

• Ensure and model effective management and supervision of staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Oversee all aspects of organizational operations, including direct oversight of the COO and partnership on finance, operations, HR and legal.
• Work with the COO to develop and maintain organizational policies, procedures and risk management practices.
• Lead organization-wide efforts to build cross-functional alignment, promote inter-team collaboration, and eliminate operational silos.

Responsibilities: Financial Stewardship

• Partner with the COO and finance team to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Ensure financial decisions support the organization’s long-term sustainability and strategic priorities.
• Provide the President and Board with accurate and timely insights into financial health and risks.

Responsibilities: Fundraising and Development

• Collaborate with the President, Chief of Staff and other members of the executive team to effectively implement fundraising strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and events meet the highest standards and advance Climate Power’s mission and visibility.

Responsibilities: Board and Governance Support

• Support the President in preparing strategic, operational, and financial reports for the Board of Directors.
• Provide key internal insights to inform board decisions and ensure alignment between governance and execution.

Responsibilities: Organizational Culture

• Model and foster a culture grounded in Climate Power’s values, with a deep commitment to equity, accountability, and transparency.
• Build and maintain systems for feedback, learning, and continuous improvement across all departments.
• Invest in leadership development across the organization and mentor senior leaders.

Qualifications

• 12 + years of relevant experience
• Proven track record of managing complex teams and functions, with deep people management experience and a results-oriented leadership style. ● Demonstrated success implementing systems, processes, and strategies at scale within a large, fast-paced organization.
• Non-Profit, advocacy or political campaign experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including team management, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong financial and operational acumen, including budget oversight and cross-functional management.
• Commitment to the mission of Climate Power.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Location & Hours of Operations

Climate Power is a remote-first organization based in Washington, DC. This position can be located anywhere in the United States, but must be able to work Monday - Friday, 9 am - 6 pm EST, plus weekends and evenings as the work dictates.

Compensation

Climate Power offers a competitive compensation package including an experience-based salary (please ensure that all relevant experience is included on your resume) and comprehensive benefits, including the following:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances

100% paid for employee

50% for their dependents

Unlimited Paid Time off, including every other Friday and extended summer, fall, and winter breaks

401(k) with 5% match

Education Assistance, including student loan repayment program

Sabbatical Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Monthly Tech Allowance

Cell Phone Stipend

Work From Home Stipend, for home office furniture

Treat Yourself Fund

The terms of your benefits and any applicable waiting period(s) are governed by relevant plan documents and any and all applicable policies, and are subject to change or discontinuation by the organization.

Our Hiring Timeline and Process

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and will continue to interview until the position is filled (posting will remain up until position filled).

An ideal start date would be on or before July 14, 2025.

Our interview process generally involves 2 rounds of interviews, ranging in length from 30-60 minutes. All interviews will be conducted via Google Meets or Zoom. Successful candidates that move forward in the hiring process, will be invited to complete a skills assessment activity (for which they will receive compensation) and will undergo a vetting process, including reference and background check.

Climate Power is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, or sexual orientation.

Additionally, Climate Power is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Climate Power will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview and hiring process.

If reasonable accommodation is needed in the interview process, please Requests for updates in the hiring/interview process or other solicitations, should not be sent to this email.