U.S. Energy Foundation staff work in service of a clean energy future for all.
We are committed to fostering an environment that supports ongoing training, coaching, and resources to ensure staff have the tools they need to succeed.
Transformational Impact
“I enjoy working at U.S. Energy Foundation alongside staff, grantees, consultants, and other stakeholders, who are deeply committed to making an impact in communities around the country. Working with such a dedicated and mission-driven team gives me hope that we will achieve a more equitable and healthier future.”
Jonathan Soohoo (he/him)
Senior Program Manager
Community
“I love working for U.S. Energy Foundation because of the sense of community that is fostered throughout the organization. I feel seen, heard, and supported in all of my work, and know that I can always depend on and confide in my colleagues.”
Amy Stearns (she/her)
Senior Program Associate, Southeast
Equity
“I feel fortunate that I get to spend a significant chunk of my time at U.S. Energy Foundation raising resources for and collaborating to create equity-led systems that support the transition toward a clean energy future for all.”
Jane L. Breyer (she/her)
Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
Learning
“What makes me excited to work at U.S. Energy Foundation is the opportunity to weave together so many ways to learn. We all bring a unique skill set to the work, and being in this environment exposes me to climate and clean energy expertise, equitable grantmaking, and the effectiveness of working together to achieve something powerful.”
Tiauna George (she/her)
Senior Director of Grants Management
Service
“The work feels more important because of the variety of people we get to work with on a daily basis. I get to talk to people not just from the midwest, but from all over the country and from all walks of life. I get to work with my team, but also with diverse stakeholders who do a large variety of work.”
Vic Swaney (she/they)
Program Manager, Midwest Operations
Value
“One thing that gives me faith is that I have the great privilege of sitting in seats like Chair of the EF board, where I have a front row seat to the work and talent and heart and muscle that is being deployed to help bring about that [clean energy] future. I see, I hear, I feel the enormous effort, intelligence, and investment that the tremendously talented and powerful EF staff is making in trying to ensure that my daughter can have that future.”
Stuart Clarke (he/him)
Board Member
Open Positions
Total Rewards
Our strategies for compensation and benefits are designed to support a culture of health and financial well-being that puts staff wellness at the forefront. U.S. Energy Foundation’s (EF) approach to employee compensation is designed to be fair, equitable, and transparent. Our salary ranges are available to all of our employees, and we sponsor an external pay equity analysis every year to ensure parity among those who perform similar work.
Comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance for employees, spouses/domestic partners and dependent children, with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the foundation. The foundation also covers co-pays and provides a generous HSA benefit.
Paid Time Off: Employees receive a generous sick leave benefit as well as unlimited paid time off. In addition to 12 recognized U.S. holidays, the foundation also enjoys a paid holiday week between December 24 and January 1, as well as the full week of Fourth of July. After seven years of good service, employees can take a five-week 100 percent paid sabbatical.
Foundation contributes 5% of the employee’s gross earnings to a 403(b) retirement plan and will match up to an additional 5% (up to the IRS maximum). Immediately vested. Qualifying employees can also contribute to a 457 retirement account (up to the IRS maximum).
Remote-first work environment with the option to work from home or in an EF office; annual home office stipend for those who choose to telework. Learn about our move to a remote-first policy.
Additional lifestyle benefits including commuter incentives; monthly cell phone plan; monthly fitness reimbursement; monthly healthcare stipend to be used at employee’s discretion; annual professional development stipend.
Foundation-paid life insurance equal to the employee’s annual salary.