Job description
Who We Are
The Clean Fight (www.thecleanfight.com) is a not-for-profit dedicated to rapidly scaling climate solutions in New York State and beyond. Many of the technologies needed to address the climate crisis already exist–our mission is to ensure they are adopted quickly, equitably, and at scale. We design and implement models of adoption that identify actionable strategies for accelerating decarbonization, while supporting startups with tailored resources, customer and capital partner connections, and non-dilutive funding to drive deployments.
The Clean Fight runs concurrent programs within buildings decarbonization and energy storage, including the Deployment Grant Fund, Empire Technology Prize, Affordable Housing Deployment Accelerator, and Energy Storage Deployment Accelerator.
The Clean Fight is broadly supported by the NYSERDA, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the Wells Fargo Foundation, Breakthrough Energy, and Builders Vision. We are a chapter of New Energy Nexus, a global nonprofit operating in the U.S., China, India, Southeast Asia, and East Africa. New Energy Nexus works toward a 100% clean energy economy for 100% of the population by supporting diverse entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators, and networks.
About the Role
The Analyst will work with the Program Director, Head of Programs, Head of Strategy and Marketing, and other members of The Clean Fight team to create and execute our world-class programs. Each program will focus on a different part of the clean energy economy, ranging from buildings to energy storage.
The Analyst will play a critical role in program management, supporting a wide range of program development activities including market research, material development, and company/project diligence, in addition to helping deliver a world-class program curriculum, events, and related program services. Through this role, the Analyst will have exposure to various climate technology solutions, key funders in the ecosystem across private and public sectors, as well as a network of trusted capital and customer partners.
The team operates under a flexible hybrid model, with in-person collaboration two days per week in an office near Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is not available.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, conscientious, and passionate about supporting businesses that are critical to the clean energy transition. They thrive in an early-stage environment by being a fast learner willing to roll up their sleeves, self-motivated, solution-oriented, resourceful, and able to prioritize and multitask.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the delivery of world-class programs and major events throughout the year
- Collaborate with team on development and execution of program elements, events, and documents
- Support the cohort/partner selection process, including logistics for an inclusive selection process and communication with the selection committee
- Draft internal and external communications, ensuring accuracy and clarity
- Help to manage and improve team systems and processes
- Capture and distill meeting notes and support follow-ups
- Support the broader team for any analytical or administrative needs
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 2+ years of relevant professional experience in a non-profit, startup, consulting, banking, etc.
- Detail-oriented, conscientious, and strives for excellence
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Solutions-oriented and resourceful in an all-hands-on-deck work environment
- Facility with spreadsheets and data manipulation
- Ability to quickly ramp up on SaaS tool usage (Hubspot, Airtable, etc.)
- Demonstrated success working independently and in team environments
Nice-to-have
- Experience working in accelerators or other organizations designed to help companies scale and/or within startups directly helping them scale
- Experience in the climate, clean energy, and/or sustainability world
- Experience with event planning, management, and execution
- Experience and confidence with project planning and relationship management tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Airtable, and/or Hubspot)
Compensation
Competitive compensation ($64,350 to start) and generous benefits, including health and vision coverage and 401(k) with company contribution, and paid parental leave.
How to Apply
We value and celebrate diversity among our employees and in our movement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, family/marital status, or veteran status. To be considered, please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing why you’re right for the role in Workable by following this link: https://apply.workable.com/newenergynexus/j/4587736703/
