Director of Climate Justice & Sustainability Initiatives

City of Cleveland; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleveland seeks a Director of Sustainability & Climate Justice to lead the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability & Climate Justice and guide the 2025 Municipal Action Plan and 2025 Climate Action Plan. The role reports to the Mayor and ensures sustainability is embedded across operations.

You will drive engagement with diverse stakeholders, advocate for environmental justice, and represent the city on regional and national boards, delivering emissions reductions and resilient systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific, engineering, environmental, or related technical field, Business Management or Public Administration.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in sustainability and climate action.
• Extensive knowledge of current issues, laws, and regulations related to environmental sustainability and climate change.

Responsibilities

• Update and execute the City’s strategic sustainability plans (MAP and CAP).
• Engage with external stakeholders to shape a participatory climate agenda.
• Lead and manage the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability & Climate Justice operations and staff.
• Develop budgets and supervise departmental programs and policies.
• Represent the city on environmental sustainability and climate action boards and commissions.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific, engineering, environmental, or related technical field, Business Management or Public Administration

Job description

City of Cleveland seeks a Director of Sustainability & Climate Justice to lead the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability & Climate Justice and guide the 2025 Municipal Action Plan and 2025 Climate Action Plan. The role reports to the Mayor and ensures sustainability is embedded across operations.

You will drive engagement with diverse stakeholders, advocate for environmental justice, and represent the city on regional and national boards, delivering emissions reductions and resilient systems.