Environment Program Associate

Job title: Environment Program Associate

Company: Bloomberg Philanthropies


Job description: BackgroundBloomberg Philanthropies works to create catalytic change across five areas of focus: arts and culture, education, the environment, government innovation, and public health. Our mission is to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. Our approach is rooted in Mike Bloomberg’s unique experience and success across the field of business, government, and philanthropy.Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Environment Program bring together a wide range of partners, including cities, businesses, public health and environmental advocates, and citizen’s groups, to address some of the most serious environmental issues including climate change and ocean threats. Bloomberg Philanthropies drives measurable, local action on climate and sustainability through our programs including Sustainable Cities, Beyond Carbon, Global Coal and Air Pollution, Bloomberg Ocean Initiative, Sustainable Finance, and through Mike Bloomberg’s unique roles as the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Climate Ambition & Solutions and Chair of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures.The PositionAs an Environment Program Associate you will provide program management support, administrative assistance, research and impact analyses to our Program Managers with a focus on our work to protect the ocean.Strong written and oral communications, attention to detail, flexibility/adaptability and project management skills are a must. You’re a team player who can manage multiple priorities, work with many stakeholders, and thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.The role is based in NYC and will require occasional domestic and international travel.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day support to the Program Manager(s) including: scheduling meetings, proactively anticipating needs, arranging travel, processing expenses, and managing contacts
Manage meeting requests, invitations; coordinate scheduling, draft email responses
Prepare written materials, including one-pagers, memos, briefings, talking points, and presentation slides for senior leadership and partner meetings
Assist in requests for information from internal stakeholders
Run weekly check in meetings and manage weekly and monthly goals for projects
Take notes and send readouts from meetings
Track and ensure follow up from all meetings and events
Maintain file and document management/archival system
Conduct research and analysis
Develop briefings and updates for leadership on progress and key policy developments
Track and report progress in target geographies in coordination with grantees, consultants, and other partners
Leverage quantitative and analytical skills to support data-driven decision-making, including tracking program impact, synthesizing findings, and producing Excel-based summaries or visuals
Support Program Manager(s) with grants management including due diligence, proposal and budget review, and coordination with grantees on submissions and deadlines
Provide support for events, media moments, and partner meetings including invite lists, guest correspondence, materials, and preparation
Field inquiries to appropriate team members, respond to employee and outside inquiries, and ensure timely response to urgent issues
Qualifications of the ideal candidateBachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Demonstrable passion for environmental and climate-related issues a plus
Exceptional organization, project management, and time management skills
Resourceful, motivated, efficient, proactive and detail-oriented
Experience and capability in effectively managing/coordinating simultaneous projects, and successfully prioritizing multiple tasks with sound judgment, while maintaining attention to detail
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively interface with senior level colleagues, both verbally and written
Demonstrated ability to leverage emerging technologies to streamline workflows, conduct research, and manage complex information
Ability and desire to build and maintain strong relationships with team and applicable internal and external contacts
Analytical thinker with strong research and writing skills
Proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to perform and adapt under pressure
Good judgment with ability to protect confidential and sensitive information on behalf of the organization
Strong overall technical skills. Proficient in MS Suite specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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Location: New York City, NY

Job date: Sat, 23 Aug 2025 03:17:49 GMT

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