Program Assistant, Climate & Energy

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a highly organized, proactive Program Assistant to support its Climate & Energy team in advancing critical environmental and public health advocacy across New England. This is a central administrative role that serves as the team’s operational backbone, ensuring that legal, advocacy, and administrative work runs smoothly, efficiently, and on time.

The Program Assistant plays a key role in supporting attorneys and advocates by managing the day-to-day administrative, financial, and logistical functions that enable high impact environmental litigation, policy advocacy, and community engagement.

This position can be based in any of CLF’s six regional offices (Montpelier, VT; Concord, NH; Portland, ME; Providence, RI; New Haven, CT; or Boston, MA), with a strong preference for Boston. This is a benefit-eligible, 30-hour-per-week position, with flexibility for some remote work within New England. The 30 hours can be worked over 4 or 5 working days between Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

What you’ll need

We are looking for a reliable, adaptable, and detail-oriented self-starter who enjoys being a resource and thrives in a dynamic, mission driven environment. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

· Up to three years of professional work experience or equivalent.

· Strong administrative capabilities, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Office 365).

· The ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and solve problems effectively.

· Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and locations.

· Comfort supporting a wide range of tasks and shifting priorities as program needs evolve.

· A commitment to learning new skills and taking on increasing responsibility over time.

· Passion for CLF’s mission and commitment to environmental protection and public interest work.

· Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent experience.

· A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Salary: The starting salary range for this 30-hour per week position is $42,000 – $46,000 if based in Boston and $40,000 – $43,000 if based from a CLF office outside of Boston; actual salary will reflect experience and qualifications.

Tagged as: Law/Policy