Senior Impact Associate
Coalition for Green Capital
At the Coalition for Green Capital (CGC), our mission is to drive investments in the clean economy to reduce emissions and improve the quality of life for all Americans. By leveraging public-private partnerships and responsive financing, we aim to eliminate barriers to clean technology and promote energy abundance in every community. Our work is guided by a commitment to accelerate the deployment of clean energy technologies across the United States, with a special focus on supporting low-income and disadvantaged communities. For over a decade, CGC has led the Green Bank movement, working at the federal, state and local levels in the U.S. and countries around the world to unlock capital and empower communities to embrace a greener future. Together, we strive to build a sustainable future where clean power is accessible and affordable for everyone.
Our National Green Bank: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a significant step toward a greener future by establishing the first U.S. national green bank through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). The EPA awarded the Coalition for Green Capital $5 billion to capitalize this national green bank under The National Clean Investment Fund competition, along with $125 million under Solar for All to foster the development of green banks and accelerate solar energy projects in North and South Dakota. Through strategic partnerships and innovative financing, our national green bank aims to create a robust clean energy finance ecosystem that addresses critical market gaps and maximizes the impact of every public dollar invested. This seed funding builds on CGC’s decade-long leadership in the Green Bank movement, which has already led to billions toward clean energy adoption, ensuring that the nation’s climate goals are met.
Job Summary
The Senior Impact Associate will play a vital role in supporting CGC's mission by contributing to the development and implementation of strategies that ensure efficient and impactful clean energy investments. This position will support the Impact and Investment teams by conducting data analysis, facilitating community engagement, and contributing to the development of strategic investment frameworks. The Senior Impact Associate will also play a key role in coordinating predevelopment activities and managing relationships with stakeholders to support projects that generate economic and environmental benefits to communities. This position will be responsible for ensuring Impact Team’s integration into organizational systems such as CRM and portfolio management.
It is highly preferred that this position is based in Washington DC. Currently reporting to the Senior Director of Equitable Investments and Impact.
Key Responsibilities
Impact Measurement and Reporting
- Assist the Impact and Investment teams in analyzing project data and evaluating the success of investments in generating environmental and economic benefits for communities.
- Contribute to the development of frameworks and tools that integrate community benefits, economic outcome, and GHG reduction into investment strategies.
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including GHG reduction and community benefits. Prepare progress updates and data reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Municipal Investment Fund Integration
- Support the Municipal Investment Fund and inform the predevelopment grants strategy including ensuring alignment with CGC’s direct investment objectives.
- Collaborate with community-based organizations to identify project opportunities and facilitate partnerships with local developers.
Stakeholder Engagement and Community Outreach
- Coordinate community engagement activities, including stakeholder consultations, workshops, and educational outreach.
- Provide support for the Environmental Justice Advisory Committee by preparing data and progress updates.
Systems Integration
- Ensure Impact Team’s integration into organizational systems such as Salesforce and other portfolio management requirements.
Required Skills and Abilities
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Ability to self-initiate
- Ability to self-initiate
- Ability to coordinate well in a multi-component team setting
- Excellent organization skills and experience in organizing and prioritizing project sets based on substance, urgency, and capacity
- Self-organized with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- English language fluency required
- Experience with Salesforce or similar data management systems
- A dedication to climate finance
- A sense of humor, passion for change, and an eye towards innovation
- Authorization to work in the United States of America
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Travel occasionally to support programs
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer required
Education and Experience
- The Senior Impact Associate should have the following qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, green finance, sustainability, public policy, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 3-5 years of experience in renewable energy, environmental justice, or sustainable development.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in clean energy investments.
- Experience in project management and familiarity with clean energy technologies and regulatory frameworks.
Compensation and Benefits
- The salary range for the Senior Impact Associate is between $90K and $120K
- The Senior Impact Associate will be eligible for an annual bonus of 10%-30% based on job performance.
- The benefits offered for this position are health insurance, 401k, vacation leave and sick leave.
CGC is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job related qualifications and their ability to perform a job, without regard to age (over 40), sex (including pregnancy, married women and unmarried mothers), race, color, creed, veteran status, religion, disability, sexual orientation (including actual or perceived orientation), gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic characteristics, civil air patrol status, lawful activities during nonworking hours, or any other protected class as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment, or bias.
Our equal employment opportunity philosophy applies to all aspects of employment including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits, pay, dismissal and social/recreational activities. Our designated Civil Rights Coordinator is CGC’s Chief Administrative and Development Officer.