Senior Advisor, Multifamily Climate & Resilience

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP); New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Mayor’s Office is seeking a Senior Advisor for Multifamily Housing Climate Solutions to lead decarbonization and resiliency efforts for NYC’s multifamily stock. You will guide MOCEJ’s program strategy, engage stakeholders across government, finance, and housing groups, and advance Local Law 97 compliance.

You’ll develop financing tools, energy efficiency initiatives, and governance structures, while promoting equity in climate actions for diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years administrative/managerial experience, with 18 months in supervisory roles.
• Master's degree preferred in a related field; 5+ years in decarbonization, housing finance, or stakeholder engagement.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead MOCEJ initiatives to accelerate building decarbonization and resiliency for NYC multifamily housing.
• Coordinate with city agencies, housing advocates, lenders, and vendors on program delivery.
• Develop policy initiatives, governance structures, and financing/incentive programs.
• Oversee the NYC C-PACE program and expand partnerships with community organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Climate policy

Communications

Public speaking

Project management

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in Urban Planning / Public Policy / Sustainability / Real Estate / Finance / Architecture / Construction Management / Energy Management / Engineering / Environmental Policy

Job description

The New York City Mayor’s Office is seeking a Senior Advisor for Multifamily Housing Climate Solutions to lead decarbonization and resiliency efforts for NYC’s multifamily stock. You will guide MOCEJ’s program strategy, engage stakeholders across government, finance, and housing groups, and advance Local Law 97 compliance.

You’ll develop financing tools, energy efficiency initiatives, and governance structures, while promoting equity in climate actions for diverse communities.