
Administrative Director
Climate Power
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington, D.C. • District of Columbia • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $120,499 - $143,516 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead the administration and tracking of contracts and subgrants, including approvals, renewals, compliance, and vendor relations, in collaboration with outside counsel
- Drive the maintenance of secure, effective technology systems and ensure cybersecurity protocols are implemented and followed, in coordination with external IT vendors and Advisor, Compliance
- Manage day-to-day office operations, supplies procurement, and facility needs to ensure a productive and safe work environment at Climate Power’s offices and co-working spaces.
- Develop, review, update, and enforce administrative policies and procedures in line with organizational standards and best practices, including travel policies, booking platforms, and monthly organizational time tracking
- Ensure compliance with all internal policies, regulatory requirements, and reporting obligations related to administration, including state-level employer registrations and remittances, in collaboration with the Advisor, Compliance, Director, Human Resources, and external vendors.
- Work with key stakeholders to plan and coordinate logistics for internal and external events, meetings, and conferences as needed, including large-scale all-staff retreats.
- Ensure mail and packages are routed properly, and manage outgoing shipping as needed
- Assist in leading operational integration during periods of organizational change (e.g., new system launches, new policies)
- Contribute to effective internal communication channels between project teams and the Operations department
- Maintain team Google Drive files, ensuring clear organization and alignment with document retention policy
- Provide logistical and administrative support to department leadership and day-to-day administrative duties as needed
- Lead special projects as needed
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed and capacity dictates.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in administration, operations, or a related role, ideally in mission-driven organizations
- 3 years of people and/or project management experience; demonstrated success in leading departments and diverse teams and managing complex projects.
- Experience with contract and/or grants management, vendor relations, administrative compliance, policy development, and event planning.
- Experience with technology adoption and IT/cybersecurity initiatives, especially in partnership with external vendors.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to evolving organizational needs.
- Willingness to stay up to date on best practices and trends relative to the work and projects in their purview.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workspace.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances 100% paid for employee 50% for their dependents
- Unlimited Paid Time off, including every other Friday and extended summer, fall, and winter breaks
- 401(k) with 5% match
- Education Assistance, including student loan repayment program
- Sabbatical Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Monthly Tech Allowance
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Work From Home Stipend, for home office furniture
- Treat Yourself Funds
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract managementgrants managementadministrative compliancepolicy developmentevent planningcybersecuritytechnology adoptionproject managementoperations managementvendor relations
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsindependent workadaptabilityleadershipteam managementmulti-priority managementproblem-solvingcollaboration