Are you passionate about climate justice, youth leadership, and equity-driven global change? Do you have the financial and operational expertise to help power a fast-growing, youth-led international movement? If so, this opportunity could be the next major step in your career.
The Youth Climate Justice Fund (YCJF) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the position of Manager of Finance and Operations—a fully remote, full-time role designed for someone who wants to help shape the infrastructure and sustainability of one of the world’s most dynamic youth-led climate justice organizations.
About the Youth Climate Justice Fund
The Youth Climate Justice Fund is a global grantmaking organization led by youth, for youth. Their mission is simple but powerful: support young people who are fighting for climate justice, especially in regions and communities that are most impacted by the climate crisis. YCJF funds youth-led climate justice collectives, trains young activists, and helps build the leadership capacity needed to address climate change at its root causes—social inequity, environmental injustice, and systemic oppression.
YCJF believes in the power of young voices to transform the world. They understand that climate justice isn’t just about the environment; it’s also about human rights, gender equality, indigenous sovereignty, racial justice, and economic fairness. By investing directly in young leaders, the Fund fuels movements that are intersectional, inclusive, and community-centered.
Joining YCJF means becoming part of a team that is passionate, mission-driven, globally connected, and committed to supporting youth leadership in every region of the world.
About the Role: Manager of Finance and Operations
The Manager of Finance and Operations plays a crucial role in ensuring the organization’s internal systems run smoothly, transparently, and efficiently. YCJF is growing rapidly, and this position will directly support that growth by managing financial systems, maintaining operational excellence, and supporting a global team working across multiple time zones.
If you’re someone who loves building strong structures, improving organizational workflows, and ensuring financial integrity, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.
Key Responsibilities
As the Manager of Finance and Operations, you will be responsible for:
1. Financial Management
You will oversee the daily financial operations of YCJF, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency. Responsibilities include:
- Managing budgets, financial projections, and monthly reporting
- Overseeing grant disbursements and tracking financial flows
- Ensuring compliance with international financial regulations
- Coordinating with accountants, auditors, and financial partners
- Maintaining financial systems and improving internal financial processes
Your work will ensure that YCJF’s global funding reaches youth climate leaders safely, securely, and efficiently.
2. Grants Management
The Fund makes grants to youth-led collectives around the world. Your role will include:
- Supporting the financial review of grant applications
- Ensuring grantees receive timely funding
- Tracking grant payments and follow-up reports
- Coordinating documentation and compliance
This responsibility is at the heart of YCJF’s mission—you will directly enable young people on the frontlines of climate justice to access resources they urgently need.
3. Operations & Internal Systems
You will help ensure YCJF runs smoothly by:
- Managing internal tools, systems, and workflows
- Supporting team onboarding and cross-team communication
- Coordinating HR processes and administrative functions
- Ensuring organizational policies are up to date
- Supporting governance processes and board communications
You will help build a workplace culture that is inclusive, efficient, and supportive of a diverse global team.
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4. Strategic Support
As YCJF grows, you’ll play a role in strengthening long-term sustainability:
- Helping shape financial and operational strategy
- Supporting organizational planning
- Recommending improvements to internal systems
- Ensuring YCJF remains aligned with its values and mission
This position is not just administrative—it is strategic and deeply connected to YCJF’s long-term vision.
What YCJF Offers
Working at the Youth Climate Justice Fund means being part of a supportive, values-led team committed to justice, sustainability, and youth empowerment. This role includes:
Competitive Salary & Benefits
With an annual salary of $65,000 USD, YCJF ensures fair compensation for team members regardless of geographic location.
100% Remote Work
Work from anywhere in the world. The team operates across time zones, embracing flexibility and global collaboration.
Flexible Working Hours
YCJF understands the importance of healthy work-life balance. Flexibility is built into the organizational culture.
Professional Growth & Development
You will have access to training, learning opportunities, mentoring, and conferences to build your skills and advance your career.
Inclusive, Values-Driven Team
YCJF prioritizes equity, diversity, care, and respectful communication. This is a safe and supportive work environment for people from all backgrounds.
Generous Leave & Wellbeing Support
Enjoy paid time off, sick leave, wellbeing support, and health-related benefits (depending on your location).
Who Should Apply?
You’re encouraged to apply if you:
- Have experience in financial management, accounting, nonprofits, or grantmaking
- Are committed to climate justice, human rights, or youth leadership
- Enjoy building systems and improving organizational processes
- Thrive in remote, multicultural teams
- Value transparency, accountability, and ethical financial practices
- Want to contribute to a bigger, global movement
YCJF strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented backgrounds—especially young leaders, women, LGBTQIA+ youth, and those from the Global South.
How to Apply
To learn more about the role and start your application, Apply Now
Deadline to Apply: 14 January 2026
Because YCJF receives applications from around the world, early submission is highly encouraged.
Final Note
This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to support young leaders who are fighting every day for climate justice, community resilience, and a more equitable world. If you want your work to have meaning and global impact, this could be the role for you.
Apply today and be part of a movement that’s creating real change.