Senior Sustainability & Climate Action Leader

City of Raleigh North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Raleigh’s Office of Sustainability seeks an experienced Sustainability Manager to lead a team driving climate action, social advancement, and resilience citywide. You’ll partner with departments and community partners to turn the Community Climate Action Plan into measurable progress.

You’ll oversee program organization, budgets, and stakeholder engagement, reporting to the Sustainability Officer and guiding multiple direct reports toward high-impact results in a dynamic municipal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equiv. experience.
• Experience leading teams and strategic initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads and develops the Sustainability team with clear direction and resources.
• Oversees program organization and execution aligned with CCAP priorities.
• Manages budgets and resources for SD initiatives and programs.
• Cultivates internal and external partnerships to advance climate, resilience, and social objectives.
• Strengthens systems and processes to improve workflows and coordination across departments.
• Serves as a key leader, stepping in for the Sustainability Officer as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Change management

Operational clarity

Budget stewardship

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The City of Raleigh’s Office of Sustainability seeks an experienced Sustainability Manager to lead a team driving climate action, social advancement, and resilience citywide. You’ll partner with departments and community partners to turn the Community Climate Action Plan into measurable progress.

You’ll oversee program organization, budgets, and stakeholder engagement, reporting to the Sustainability Officer and guiding multiple direct reports toward high-impact results in a dynamic municipal