Program Officer, Climate
Barr Foundation · Boston, Massachusetts
Posted 7 days ago · $135,000 to $145,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 7 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 Officer for Climate at the Barr Foundation will collaborate with the Climate team to develop and implement grantmaking strategies focused on Clean Energy, Climate Resilience, and Mobility in Massachusetts. Responsibilities include managing relationships with grantees, evaluating proposals, supporting logistics, and contributing to the Foundation's strategic planning and assessment efforts. The role also involves field leadership, communication with diverse stakeholders, and providing support beyond grants to enhance grantee capabilities.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in nonprofit, public, or private sector
- Commitment to and subject matter expertise in climate change or a related field
- Knowledge of and experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Ability to analyze complex organizational and community conditions
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute strategies as part of a team
- Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills for evaluating grant proposals
Nice to have
- Comfort with meeting design and facilitation
What you get
- Starting salary range of $135,000 to $145,000
- Generous health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Strong retirement savings program
- 15 vacation days to start
- Parental leave and health leave policies
- Hybrid workplace with flexible work environment
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of required educational qualifications
- Role involves significant collaboration and may require adaptability to changing contexts
- Focus on equity-centered climate organizations may influence grantmaking priorities
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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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