Chief Climate Risk & Resilience Officer

City of Cambridge; Cambridge (MA); Hybride; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Cambridge is seeking a Director of Climate Risk to lead climate risk management and resiliency programs across City departments. The role requires building innovative strategies, guiding staff, and coordinating with external partners to advance climate equity and resilience.

The position offers hybrid work options under the City Telework Policy. The ideal candidate has extensive government policy experience, a master’s in a related field, and a proven track record in strategic planning,

Qualifications

• Eight years’ successful experience managing complex policy development and program management in government or similar setting.
• Experience in equitable climate resilience policy and program development.

Responsabilités

• Lead strategic planning and program design for Cambridge’s climate risk management and resilience initiatives.
• Provide leadership to climate risk staff and consultants, manage teams, and evaluate performance.
• Advise on project strategy and coordinate multi-department planning and meetings.
• Convene cross-departmental groups to institutionalize climate risk strategies.
• Develop multi-year strategies and annual budgets; track procurement and reporting; prepare leadership presentations.
• Set goals and measure outcomes; support community engagement processes.

Connaissances

Strategic planning

Community engagement

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Policy implementation

Formation

Master's degree in climate policy/engineering/urban planning

Description du poste

City of Cambridge is seeking a Director of Climate Risk to lead climate risk management and resiliency programs across City departments. The role requires building innovative strategies, guiding staff, and coordinating with external partners to advance climate equity and resilience.

The position offers hybrid work options under the City Telework Policy. The ideal candidate has extensive government policy experience, a master’s in a related field, and a proven track record in strategic planning,