Description
About Clean Break Fund
Clean Break Fund is a climate philanthropy that finds and funds work that breaks through inertia and helps shift systems. It supports nonprofits, leaders, and innovative companies advancing climate solutions by combining grants and direct investments to accelerate the clean energy transition. Co-founded by philanthropist Chris Larsen and led by CEO Michael Brune and Managing Director Jodie Van Horn, Clean Break Fund is guided by three commitments: speed, impact, and accountability. The organization backs ideas and approaches that can create meaningful change, shift power, and open new pathways toward a clean energy future.
The Opportunity
As Clean Break Fund expands its portfolio, it is seeking a Senior Program Director to shape and manage this growing body of work. This early and influential hire will help define how Clean Break Fund operates as the portfolio scales.
This senior program and strategy role is responsible for building and managing Clean Break Fund's climate grantmaking portfolio, with a focus on the Oil & Gas and Insurance sectors. Reporting to the Managing Director and working in close partnership with both the Managing Director and Executive Director, the Senior Program Director will lead a slate of grantee relationships, track investments and impact, and execute like a campaigner — moving fast, thinking systemically, and finding leverage.
How to Apply
This is a fully remote position within the U.S. The salary range for the role is $230,000 – $268,000 with strong benefits.
To learn more and apply, please follow this link: https://www.goodcitizen.com/executive-search/clean-break-senior-program-director/
Requirements
Ideal Candidate
This role is ideal for a creative, innovative thinker who enjoys bringing fresh perspectives while knowing when to build on proven approaches. We are looking for someone who thrives in collaborative environments and has experience navigating a wide range of partnerships and coalitions.
We need someone with a campaign mindset — someone who combines strategic thinking with a bias toward action, knows how to bring together unlikely allies around shared goals, and balances urgency with thoughtful decision-making to build toward meaningful wins.
