Associate

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive operational support to the carbon cycle portfolio, including the Virtual Institute of the Carbon Cycle (VICC) and the Carbon Research Frontier Network (C-RFN).
• Manage program operations by maintaining accurate award data, monitoring reporting requirements, and tracking milestone deliverables.
• Assist in the selection and award process, including organizing application materials, coordinating reviews, and supporting due diligence.
• Design and organize effective convenings, workshops, and meetings to build community and accelerate scientific outcomes.
• Develop and maintain standardized operational templates, trackers, and data systems to ensure scalability across programs.
• Facilitate collaboration between awardees, program staff, and external stakeholders to optimize program impact.
• Synthesize scientific and strategic takeaways from events to inform future program development.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of program management experience in high-intensity, team-based environments.
• Experience working within philanthropic, academic, or research-focused organizations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple grant portfolios and coordinate work across diverse teams.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with high attention to detail.
• Comfort working with scientific content and the ability to summarize complex information.
• Ability to work onsite in the New York, NY office and travel domestically or internationally as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Experience collaborating with international scientific research teams or academic institutions.
• Background in a philanthropic organization focused on science, technology, or research funding.
• Demonstrated interest in carbon cycle, climate research, or the broader Earth Science ecosystem.

About the Company

Schmidt Sciences is a nonprofit organization founded in 2024 by Eric and Wendy Schmidt. The organization works to accelerate scientific knowledge and breakthroughs using advanced tools to support a thriving planet. We prioritize research in high-impact areas including AI, astrophysics, biosciences, climate, and space.