Deputy Director, Mayor's Office of Sustainability

The City of Atlanta's Mayor's Office of Sustainability seeks a Deputy Director to lead sustainability and climate resilience initiatives. Responsibilities include developing strategies, supervising staff, managing climate risk projects, and engaging with community stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have experience in environmental science or policy, strong communication skills, and knowledge of sustainability practices. This position is based in Atlanta, GA and is not remote.
The City of Atlanta's Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Resilience is seeking a Deputy Director to lead sustainability and climate resilience initiatives. Responsibilities include developing strategies, supervising staff, managing projects on climate risks, and engaging with community stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in environmental science or policy, strong communication skills, and knowledge of sustainability best practices.
Deputy Director - Sustainability and Resilience

The Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Resilience (MOSR) seeks a Deputy Director to support the City of Atlanta's ambitious sustainability and climate resilience initiatives. Our work encompasses clean energy, transportation electrification, climate resilience, building decarbonization, urban agriculture and food systems, and community engagement.
We're looking for a candidate who will develop and lead implementation of strategies related to these work areas by integrating climate vulnerabilities and necessary actions into all policies, programs, and initiatives, including municipal project planning and permit review.
The ideal candidate will be ready to coordinate Atlanta's activities with related work by other municipalities, regional authorities, and offices of the metro area; and work with business, institutional, non-profit, and neighborhood groups to ensure that all parts of the Atlanta community have the knowledge, support, and resources necessary to reduce our vulnerability to the increasing risks driven by climate change.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Develop a comprehensive climate resilience strategy under the guidance of the Chief Sustainability Officer
• Provide direct supervision of junior staff and consultants on various projects
• Maintain productive relationships with stakeholders, community-based organizations, community members, advisory committees, and government agencies
• Lead project development and management addressing climate risks from heat waves, drought, and flooding
• IDentify funding opportunities for climate-related programs and projects
• Mainstream internal and external activities related to climate preparedness within City Hall
• Support neighborhood climate resilience planning and propose extending it to additional neighborhoods
• Stay current with scientific developments and convey them to stakeholders
• Represent the City of Atlanta and MOSR as spokesperson to the media and public
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to build consensus among disparate stakeholders
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with diverse interests and backgrounds
• Energy, creativity, and entrepreneurship
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required
• Ability to maintain composure and meet deadlines in stressful situations
Qualifications:
• Knowledge of best practices in sustainability and climate resilience
• Four years of experience in environmental science or policy, urban planning, engineering, business, or a related field
• Familiarity with the City of Atlanta, local city neighborhoods, and key stakeholders
• Experience with GIS and Adobe Suite