Hiring: Associate Company: Schmidt Sciences Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:24:32 Employment Type: Remote About the job Experience: •6 years of program management experience in high-intensity, team-based environments, ideally in a philanthropic, academic, or research-focused organization. Required Skills: •Program Operations and Management •Providing comprehensive operational support to designated programs and the Climate Center, ensuring efficient and effective execution of initiatives in alignment with strategic priorities of the Climate Center and Schmidt Sciences. •Assisting Program Delivery personnel to maintain accurate award data, including timely updates, documentation, and compliance with internal standards. •Reviewing and prioritizing incoming awardee inquiries related to reporting, payments, and project progress, and directing them to the appropriate resources or personnel for resolution. •Monitoring reporting requirements, milestone deliverables, payment schedules, and key metrics to ensure compliance and timeliness, while organizing findings to support internal evaluation of progress against goals. •Partnering with the Science and Delivery staff to design and organize effective convenings and workshops around strategic program goals, including community building and accelerating science outcomes. •Supporting team on synthesizing scientific and strategic takeaways from events and network interactions, collecting feedback from awardees and workshop participants through surveys, meetings and informal discussions to inform program development. •Assisting in the selection and award process, including organizing application materials, coordinating review processes, supporting due diligence and evaluation, and managing award documentation and execution. Qualifications: •Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with attention to detail and follow-through. •Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information in a concise way. •Demonstrated ability to support multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment. •Self-starter with the ability to take ownership of tasks, anticipate needs, and drive execution with appropriate guidance. •Comfort working with scientific content and a willingness to learn more about carbon cycle and climate research as needed. •Demonstrated capacity to critically analyze and assess funding proposals and other opportunities. •3–6 years of program management experience in high-intensity, team-based environments, ideally in a philanthropic, academic, or research-focused organization. •Demonstrated ability to work with multiple teams to support management of grant portfolios and coordinated work across multiple teams. •Have the highest integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality. •Values-based, collaborative working style with commitment to ethics, integrity, and confidentiality. Compensation: •$120,000 - $150,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!