Sustainability and Resilience Manager

American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter; New London (CT); On-site; USD 86,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

The Town of Groton, CT seeks a Sustainability and Resilience Manager to lead the Sustainability and Resilience division within the Planning, Development, and Public Works Department. This exempt, full-time role focuses on implementing Climate Ready Groton and advancing carbon reduction across town operations.

The successful candidate will manage grants, engage diverse stakeholders, and integrate climate projections into municipal projects to ensure cost savings and resilience for the community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sustainability, Planning, Environmental Science, Sustainable Business, Engineering, Public Administration or related field.
• 8+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of climate change and Climate Action Plans implementation.
• Community engagement and partnership development.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Sustainability and Resilience division within the Department of Planning, Development, and Public Works.
• Develop and implement Climate Ready Groton; drive projects across town with focus on carbon reduction.
• Manage multiple grants and partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Climate change

Community engagement

Public speaking

Detail oriented

Education

Master's degree in Sustainability, Planning or related

Job description

Sustainability and Resilience Manager – Town of Groton, CT

August 7, 2026 by APA-MA Administrator

$86,370.65 – $120,918.91/DOQ

The Town of Groton Connecticut seeks a creative, collaborative, and motivated individual to fill the role of Sustainability and Resilience Manager in our Planning, Development, and Public Works Department. The Manager will lead the Sustainability and Resilience division and will work on the implementation of our equity-centered Climate Action Plan, manage numerous grants, and partner with a diverse and unique group of stakeholders. This is a non-union, exempt, full-time position.

Position Overview

The Sustainability and Resilience Manger leads a division of two employees in the Department of Planning, Development, and Public Works. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of Climate Ready Groton, the town’s recently adopted action plan that serves as a framework for a coherent set of strategies, policies and programs dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of governmental agencies and the Town as a whole. This position will focus on positive environmental impact, municipal cost savings and reduced energy consumption with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality for the Town. The position will integrate preparedness and climate change projections into municipal projects, actions, planning, and permit review and to ensure that town staff and the community has the knowledge, support, and resources necessary to reduce their vulnerability to the increasing risks associated with climate change.

Required Qualifications

The skills and knowledge required would generally be acquired with a Master’s Degree in Sustainability, Planning, Environmental Science, Sustainable Business, Engineering, Public Administration or related curriculum and eight (8) years’ experience. A combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position may be considered in lieu of stated education and experience requirements. Knowledge of climate change and implementation of Climate and Sustainability Action Plans. Community engagement and partnership development. Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, attention to detail.

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