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6 Mar 2024
Full-Time Director of Climate and Energy Initiatives
Location : Washington, DC or San Antonio, TX
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
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- Develop and lead NALCAB’s focus on national climate initiatives, including the integration of economic asset building and climate finance, and environmental justice.
- Equitable policy and strategy development related to infrastructure delivery.
- Direct the implementation of new climate policies and programs.
- Experience presenting professional work at meetings, workshops, and conferences.
- Develop content, interact with external members and partners, and take the lead on multiple parallel projects.
- Drive to find strategic solutions that help deliver net zero emissions and build climate resilience.
- Exhibit cultural relevancy and ability to work in culturally and ethnically diverse environments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Environmental or Urban Economics, or related fields.
- 5+ years supervisory or program management experience in community-oriented, environmental and climate initiatives.
- 5+ years’ experience working in community development, with an emphasis on environmental justice.
- Experience with green financing and green related affordable housing projects.
- Experience with federal environmental and climate grant programs.
- Strong research and analytical skills and knowledge of outcomes.
- Proven project management experience and excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet short deadlines and work under pressure.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, NALCAB management, members, outside agencies and contract service providers.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Master’s degree from an accredited university in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field.
- Bilingual (English, Spanish).
- Experience working closely and collaboratively with many disciplines, including all aspects of urban planning, urban design, and architecture to urban infrastructure practice areas including transportation, water, environment, and energy.
- Experience leading quantitative and qualitative analysis related to sustainability, resilience, equity, public health, public finance, and / or economic and community development.
To Apply : Please submit resume, letter of interest and work samples to : [email protected]
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