About Spark

What will it take to return to a safe, stable climate? What are the missing solutions, responses, knowledge bases, and organizational structures that will enable us to get there, and how do we start building for them now?

Spark is a new, well-funded non-profit organization accelerating progress in under-developed, high-potential solutions and responses that are crucial to the comprehensive portfolio that will allow us to return to a safe climate.

As a field-building organization, Spark creates holistic strategies, orchestrating and driving action, using multiple levers such as funding scientific research and policy advocacy, to shape the long-term trajectory of the field to accelerate meaningful climate impact. Spark is steadfastly focused on climate impact at a meaningful scale. To that end, we think big, and are always looking for what the most additive, highest-leverage work we can do is.

Our team has deep expertise in science, engineering, and climate-focused philanthropy. Spark’s funders include the Grantham Foundation, Quadrature Climate Foundation, Astera Institute, Climate Pathfinders Foundation, Additional Ventures, and the Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust.

About the Role

Spark is seeking a dynamic and visionary Strategic Communications Lead to take charge of crafting and executing bold communication strategies that amplify support for the critical new climate fields while elevating Spark’s presence among key audiences. We’re looking for a creative, strategic thinker who thrives on wearing multiple hats and brings energy to collaborating across diverse subject areas. As the Strategic Communications Lead, you’ll tap into your expertise in communications strategy, message development, and multi-channel engagement to supercharge Spark’s mission of advancing emerging climate solutions. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in an interdisciplinary team driving climate impact at scale. You’ll leverage communications as a powerful tool in a holistic approach that combines funding scientific research, advocating for transformative policy, and inspiring social action. Together, we’ll shape the future of climate solutions and catalyze meaningful change in areas that matter most.