Type of Position: Full-time, exempt, regular

Team: Operations

Reports To: Managing Director of Finance & Administration

About This Role

The Director, Administration is responsible for the design, maintenance, and integration of Climate Power's core operational systems, including contract management, IT and cybersecurity, office management, policy implementation, administrative compliance, and org-wide event logistics. This is a systems-oriented role, ideal for an experienced administrator with strengths in clarity, documentation, and problem-solving. In addition, this role supports administrative operations and policy implementation across all Climate Power entities, ensuring consistency and compliance throughout the organization. This position is based in Washington, D.C., and requires a minimum of 2-3x weekly in-person office presence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and tracking of contracts and subgrants, including approvals, renewals, compliance, and vendor relations, in collaboration with outside counsel
• Drive the maintenance of secure, effective technology systems and ensure cybersecurity protocols are implemented and followed, in coordination with external IT vendors and Advisor, Compliance
• Manage day-to-day office operations, supplies procurement, and facility needs to ensure a productive and safe work environment at Climate Power’s offices and co-working spaces.
• Develop, review, update, and enforce administrative policies and procedures in line with organizational standards and best practices, including travel policies, booking platforms, and monthly organizational time tracking
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies, regulatory requirements, and reporting obligations related to administration, including state-level employer registrations and remittances, in collaboration with the Advisor, Compliance, Director, Human Resources, and external vendors.
• Work with key stakeholders to plan and coordinate logistics for internal and external events, meetings, and conferences as needed, including large-scale all-staff retreats.
• Ensure mail and packages are routed properly, and manage outgoing shipping as needed
• Assist in leading operational integration during periods of organizational change (e.g., new system launches, new policies)
• Contribute to effective internal communication channels between project teams and the Operations department
• Maintain team Google Drive files, ensuring clear organization and alignment with document retention policy
• Provide logistical and administrative support to department leadership and day-to-day administrative duties as needed
• Lead special projects as needed

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed and capacity dictates.

Essential Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in administration, operations, or a related role, ideally in mission-driven organizations
• 3 years of people and/or project management experience; demonstrated success in leading departments and diverse teams and managing complex projects.
• Experience with contract and/or grants management, vendor relations, administrative compliance, policy development, and event planning.
• Experience with technology adoption and IT/cybersecurity initiatives, especially in partnership with external vendors.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to evolving organizational needs.
• Willingness to stay up to date on best practices and trends relative to the work and projects in their purview.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workspace.

If you do not meet all of the requirements and believe you are a good fit, we encourage you to apply, but be sure to uplift all experience that aligns with both our essential and desired qualifications.

Salary & Benefits Package

Climate Power offers a competitive compensation package, including salaries that are commensurate with and directly tied to years of experience. Climate Power believes years of experience are a foundational element of equitable pay, and the primary metric used to determine one's salary. The full salary range for this role is listed below, with a given set of years correlating to a fixed 'step' or placement within a salary range. Salaries are otherwise non-negotiable and not impacted by merit-based performance evaluations or other flexible and/or subjective factors. Climate Power also offers a competitive benefits package, including the following:

Climate Power also offers a competitive benefits package, 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 Funds

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.

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.  

Location & Hours of Operations

Climate Power is a remote-first organization based in Washington, DC. This position is located in Washington, DC with occasional travel to NYC or other locations as needed. This position must be able to work Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm EST, plus weekends and evenings as the work dictates.

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 May 26, 2026.

Our interview process generally involves 2 rounds of interviews, ranging in length from 30-60 minutes. All interviews will be conducted via Google Meet 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.