Global Climate Initiative Director Job

Appointment of Global Climate Initiative Director

The David & Lucile Packard Foundation was founded in 1964 and works with people and communities to create enduring solutions for just societies and a healthy, resilient natural world. We have worked with thousands of organizations and leaders in the U.S. and worldwide to advance progress in the critical areas of science, ocean and land conservation, climate change, women's reproductive health and rights, and the well-being of children, families, and communities.

OUR VISION: A just and equitable world where both people and nature flourish.

Our new vision embraces a future where both people and nature flourish in a more just and equitable world. We explicitly acknowledge that the fate of people and the natural environment are inextricably linked. Solutions to the complex challenges we face must account for this interconnectedness.

OUR MISSION: We work with people and communities to create enduring solutions for just societies and a healthy, resilient natural world.

Our new mission takes on the critical work of addressing root causes of the challenges we face and mobilizing people for collective action. In addition to building on approaches that have guided our philanthropy for decades — working in partnership, committing to issues over the long-term, and grounding our work in science, knowledge, and data – we focus on understanding the systems that either accelerate or impede progress. It is only through just and equitable systems that we can find and sustain solutions to some of the biggest challenges we face today.

We are now seeking to appoint a Director for our Global Climate Initiative to further our renewed mission and vision. This role sits within our Environment and Science team, which champions bold climate solutions, an ocean that sustains us, and scientific innovation and discovery to secure the health and future of people and our planet. The GCI supports partners in ending and reversing tropical deforestation while delivering on sustainable development.

Reporting to the Vice President of Environment and Science, the Global Climate Initiative Director will lead the refinement and execution of the GCI strategy and an integrated and multidisciplinary team of 10 working across multiple geographies (Congo Basin, Indonesia, and Brazilian Amazon). The Director will provide strategic oversight and thought leadership to ensure impact against the Foundation's vision and that its grantmaking activity is aligned to the Foundation's core values.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter, detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification to this link quoting reference 7832. The deadline for applications is Friday, May 16, 2025.

Compensation and Benefits

The positions are full-time. The salary range for this position based in Los Altos, California is $225,000 - $319,000 annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation individual education, experience, tenure, certification, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation offers excellent benefits for eligible employees. Current benefits include medical (HMO and HDHPs), dental and vision coverage; 15% employer contribution to employee retirement plan; life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and sick leave; an adoption benefit; fertility benefit; a financial wellness program; health advocacy services, paid time off to volunteer for nonprofit organizations; matching grants for employee contributions to tax exempt organizations; commute assistance; and tuition assistance.

Hybrid Work Policy

The Packard Foundation's current Hybrid Work Policy is that staff are expected to be in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week.

The Packard Foundation is an equal employment opportunity employer, which means we recruit, hire, assign, train, promote, compensate, provide benefits, discipline, and discharge (and all the other terms and conditions of employment) based on merit, qualifications, job requirements, and other legitimate business factors.