Special Assistant

About Galvanize Climate Solutions 

Galvanize Climate Solutions (“Galvanize”) is a climate-focused global investment firm delivering capital and expertise to accelerate climate solutions. Founded by Katie Hall and Tom Steyer, Galvanize invests across asset classes including venture capital and growth equity, public equities, and real estate. We integrate expertise across investment, climate impact, measurement, market development, talent, technology, and policy with the aim of driving material climate impact and creating long-term value for our investors. 

Role 

This Special Assistant role is based in Galvanize's San Francisco (Financial District) office. The Special Assistant will serve as a source of strategic and administrative support for the Co-Executive Chair, especially while traveling. In support of the Co-Executive Chair, the Special Assistant will work with his team as needed to drive initiatives forward. The Special Assistant’s core role is to maximize the performance and value creation of the Co-Executive Chair’s activity —including meetings, network engagement events, and speaking engagements — making sure he is operating at 100% and has everything he needs to do so.  This role is for someone who can manage or drive multiple high-level projects at the same time, act as representative of the Co-Executive Chair as needed, and interface with the diverse set of stakeholders the Co-Executive Chair interacts with on a daily basis.  The ideal candidate for this role should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in climate, asset management, and related disciplines.  

Responsibilities 

• Act as the on-the-ground strategic and analytical support lead for the Co-Executive Chair.  
• Accompany Co-Executive Chair to all meetings and events, both locally and those requiring travel, including internationally. This includes staffing meetings and events when appropriate and necessary. Travel is expected 2-4 times a month. 
• Plan preparation for all meetings, including gathering the appropriate memo material and coordinating support from other members of the firm as needed.  
• Record key meeting points, communicating this information with contextual and strategic guidance to the relevant members of the firm for follow-up and visibility. 
• Working with the Co-Executive Chair’s administrative team to manage the Co-Executive Chair’s schedule while traveling. This includes on-the-ground schedule management as needed. 
• Provide administrative support, including logistical and transportation coordination, procuring meals and refreshments, and other miscellaneous support needs. 

Qualifications 

• High level of discretion, grace under pressure, and excellent judgment required; sense of humor strongly preferred. 
• Organized and detail oriented.  
• Authentic interest in accelerating climate solutions and conviction in the climate investment theme. 
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends.  
• Experience in an administrative role is beneficial, but not required.  
• Valid driver’s license and passport required. 

Compensation and Benefits  

• The starting base salary for this position will range from $80K - $120K. Actual compensation may vary from posted base salary depending on your confirmed job-related skills and experience. 
• Employer-paid health coverage for employee, spouse, and dependents 
• 401(k) plan with employer match 
• 25 days of PTO including vacation, personal days, or sick leave + 2 Floating Holidays  
• Monthly wellness benefit that covers a broad range of activities 
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for parents of any gender 
• Annual stipend for employer-sponsored professional development opportunities 
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that is committed to recruiting, retaining, engaging, and developing a pool of talent that is diverse across all dimensions 

Diversity Statement  

Galvanize is committed to recruiting, engaging, and retaining talent that is diverse across all dimensions. We will apply our team’s different experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints to drive better decision making in advance of scaling vital and urgent climate solutions. Consideration of the equitable distribution of global climate transition impacts and benefits, will be a core tenet of our decision-making and organization. This consideration guides Galvanize’s culture, structure, investment strategy, and advocacy efforts. Galvanize is committed to building a broadly diverse organization from its ownership to its workforce.