Program Associate, Climate
Barr Foundation · Boston, Massachusetts
Posted 8 days ago · $74,000 to $80,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Barr Foundation's roles stay open a median of 8 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 67% of Barr Foundation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Barr Foundation
- moderate 1 stale, 0 reposted of 3 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Barr Foundation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Barr Foundation.
About this role
The Program Associate for the Climate team at the Barr Foundation will provide essential administrative and programmatic support, focusing on grantmaking and contract management. This role involves implementing processes for grants, tracking documentation, managing project timelines, and facilitating team engagements. The associate will also participate in foundation-wide activities and support the Climate Program's strategic goals through collaboration and data management.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Barr Foundation as an employer.
What you need
- Proven project management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
- Willingness to learn Asana and Salesforce
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
Nice to have
- Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana)
- Experience with database systems (e.g., Access, Salesforce)
- Experience with nonprofit or philanthropic organizations
- Academic coursework or professional/volunteer experience in clean energy, transportation, resilience, environmental justice, or public policy
What you get
- Starting salary range of $74,000 to $80,000
- Generous health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Strong retirement savings program
- 15 vacation days to start
- Parental leave and health leave policies
- Flexible work environment with hybrid workplace model
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of required educational background
- The role involves significant administrative tasks which may not appeal to all candidates
- The position requires managing multiple workstreams which could be challenging for some
Summarised from Barr Foundation's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Barr Foundation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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