Constructive · 6 days ago
US Program Director
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
12+ years expConstructive is an independent non-profit organization reshaping how the energy and climate ecosystem collaborates. The U.S. Program Director will lead the U.S. portfolio, shape strategy, build partnerships, and drive fundraising efforts to support high-impact initiatives.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Shape Constructive’s U.S. strategy with the CEO and leadership team, informed by a global view of how institutions collaborate
Identify priority sectors and themes where Constructive can play a catalytic role
Design and oversee a scalable portfolio of platforms, convenings, and long-term collaborations
Apply systems thinking to create clear, navigable program architectures that partners can commit to
Translate strategy into actionable roadmaps, resourcing plans, and measurable progress
Lead design and delivery of major U.S. programs, convenings, and dialogues
Oversee scoping, workplans, budgets, and delivery execution
Integrate AI-enabled methods to streamline production, improve synthesis, and support collaboration
Guide development of analytic work and decision-support tools
Establish KPIs and learning loops to improve program effectiveness
Build trusted relationships across federal, state, and local government; industry; investors; philanthropy; and civil society
Lead high-level engagements, facilitating conversations with humility, curiosity, and strategic clarity
Identify and manage partnerships with delivery partners, co-hosts, and collaborators
Represent Constructive at key events and help shape our voice in the U.S. ecosystem
Lead fundraising for U.S. initiatives, cultivating relationships with philanthropic, corporate, and government funders
Apply a solutions-oriented, entrepreneurial approach to identifying aligned funders
Develop funding strategies that support both programmatic ambition and organizational sustainability
Oversee development of concept notes, proposals, budgets, and reports
Maintain strong internal systems for pipeline and commitment tracking
Build and mentor a high-performing U.S. team and partner network
Set clear roles and expectations; provide coaching and support
Foster a culture of constructive debate, continuous learning, and high standards for quality
Partner with operations leadership to ensure HR, finance, and tools support program delivery
Serve as member of Constructive’s executive team, contributing to organization-wide strategy, learning, and growth
Help align U.S. programs with international efforts and other Constructive initiatives to maximize impact and coherence
Actively shape Constructive’s delivery model, methods, and intellectual frameworks based on what you learn in the field
Qualification
Required
12+ years of relevant experience, with significant time in program leadership, portfolio management, or organizational leadership roles
Deep familiarity with the U.S. energy, climate, infrastructure, or related policy/finance ecosystem, and credibility working with senior stakeholders across sectors
A strong, well-established network across the U.S. energy and climate ecosystem (public, private, philanthropic, and investor communities)
Demonstrated experience designing and leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives or platforms (coalitions, public–private partnerships, multi-year programs)
Strong track record in fundraising and partnership development, including experience with philanthropy, corporate partners, and/or public funding
Excellent strategic thinking and synthesis skills: able to connect the dots across policy, markets, technology, and institutions
Appreciation for design, systems thinking, and collaborative methods; ability to work effectively with creative and design colleagues to develop compelling materials and environments
Strong people leadership experience, including building and leading diverse, distributed teams
Comfort with ambiguity and entrepreneurial environments; able to move from concept to execution quickly
Intellectual humility and curiosity: a willingness to test assumptions and evolve thinking
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, including facilitation and presentation
Authorized to work in the United States and able to travel regularly within the U.S
Preferred
Experience with DOE or federal energy institutions
Direct experience in or significant exposure to the private sector (clean energy companies, investors, financial institutions, consultancies, or related firms)
Robust international experience—ideally including living or working professionally outside the U.S.—and a global perspective on energy, climate, markets, or governance
Experience scaling a start-up or building a new function/portfolio inside a growing organization
Ability to go wide as well as deep across media, design, and AI—bringing an understanding of evolving media dynamics, the challenges of design and systems architecture, and a strong commitment to using AI to streamline operations and unlock new forms of collaboration
Advanced degree in a relevant field (public policy, technology, business, energy, or related areas)
Benefits
Healthcare support
Paid time off
Meaningful opportunities for professional and leadership growth
Company
Constructive
The energy and climate landscape is evolving rapidly and cross-sector efforts to drive action must change with it.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase