Chief Executive Officer

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Job Number:
HC-03926
Date Posted:
March 16, 2026
Position Title:
Chief Executive Officer
Party:
N/A
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Office/Company:
The Climate Center
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Location:
Remote
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Salary:
$195,000 to $235,000
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Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Climate Center is seeking a leader of unwavering passion, optimism, integrity, and dedication to advance equitable climate policy in California.Fundraising; organizational vision, leadership, and management; ensuring financial health and stability; increasing The Climate Center’s visibility and credibility; and, providing overall direction for the organization’s programs and strategic goals.15 years or more experience in a senior management role directly responsible for overseeing staff and a large budget; demonstrated commitment to accelerated, equitable climate policy; proven track record in raising large gifts and ability to engage with a diverse group of funders.
Responsibilities:
• Working with the Board, staff, and key stakeholders including major donors, policymakers, partner NGOs, and external experts to advance the organization’s long-term vision and strategy to enact equitable state climate policy in California • Maintaining a highly visible public presence for the organization as an external ambassador – building trust and rapport, actively listening to diverse voices and perspectives • Ensuring that The Climate Center’s work tells a compelling story consistent with the organization’s core values and brand • Working with the policy team to update the organizational work plan annually, and the strategic plan every few years • Representing the organization’s mission and goals to a wide array of stakeholders and continuing to build the stature of and respect for The Climate Center’s powerful brand • Engaging in meetings with high-ranking state officials and connecting with essential coalitions and partners
Qualifications:
• Prior experience in nonprofits, either in a senior leadership role or as a Board member • Some knowledge of the California climate policy landscape and how that fits into the national climate ecosystem
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Equal opportunity employer. and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
Chief Executive Officer
HC-03926