Interim Climate Justice Advisor (Strategic Advisor 2, General Government) - Out of Class

The City of Seattle is seeking an Interim Climate Justice Advisor to lead community programming addressing climate change and engage with various city departments. Responsibilities include developing engagement strategies, supervising staff, managing the Green New Deal program, and ensuring alignment with equity and climate justice goals. The ideal candidate will have experience in strategic planning, project management, and fostering relationships with diverse communities.
The Department

The Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) develops and implements citywide environmental policies and programs that propel our city toward a sustainable, equitable, and carbon neutral future. OSE’s mission is to ensure a clean and healthy environment for every Seattle resident. We prioritize those currently and historically harmed by racial, economic and environmental injustices and serve as cross-departmental and community partners, innovators, and drivers of groundbreaking city policy.

The Out-of-Class Assignment

We are recruiting for an Out-of-Class Interim Climate Justice Advisor from current regular OSE employees. You will be responsible for OSE’s community facing programming which implements a wide variety of projects addressing climate change. You will also engage with the Green New Deal Oversight Board, coordinate work with 10 City departments and oversee the work of 2 employees.

Your work will focus on:

Internal and external engagement – developing and implementing an engagement strategy for the Climate Action Plan Update and will include leading a Community Assemblies process.

Management and Supervision – provide support, thought partnership, and supervision to two employees:
• The Resilience Hub Advisor who ensures that the Resilience Hub Strategic Plan is aligned with Green New Deal and broader climate priorities.
• The Climate and Environmental Justice Associate who coordinate and supports the Green New Deal Oversight Board functions as well as other projects connected to OSE’s Climate Justice Team.

Green New Deal Program Management – oversee and align Seattle’s Green New Deal related work with City Departments, facilitating strategy sessions, handling communications, and building and maintaining partnerships with key advisory bodies and organizations. This will include managing the Green New Deal budget and related city budgeting processes, tracking scopes of work for 6 contracts, and developing the 2025 Green New Deal Oversight Work Plan.

To be effective you are committed to:
• Equity and inclusion and the ability to engage and work well with all people
• Climate justice work and impacting climate change
• Equitable program design and implementation

To be successful, you have:
• Created and implemented strategic plans
• Managed complex projects and teams, including tracking and reporting progress on program outcomes
• Supervised staff
• Built relationships with BIPOC community members and co-created solutions with them
• Facilitated and led groups with differing perspectives and agendas, keeping work and participants focused and moving toward directives and priorities
• Managed contracts

A successful applicant is strategic and collaborative with a professional career that reflects a commitment to building inclusive and respectful relationships among diverse internal and external partners. This career orientation should be complimented by demonstrated skills and expertise in the following areas:
• Centering racial equity, environmental justice, and climate justice in interactions and work products.
• Leading teams and fostering buy-in through influential communication, creating a shared vision, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Managing projects and organizational efforts effectively and efficiently to develop work plans, maintain workflows, and deliver outcomes.
• Delivering outcomes in a politically nuanced and fast-paced environment.
• Compelling communication, active listening, writing, and presentation skills.

This Out-of-Class civil service position is classified as a Strategic Advisor 2, General Government, and is exempt from FLSA (not eligible for overtime). The full pay range for this discretionary pay title is $54.60 - $81.93 hourly. The target salary for this assignment is $70.73 hourly.

Benefits:

A comprehensive benefits package includes vacation, holiday, and sick leave, as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on our website: City of Seattle Employee Benefits.

Hybrid work:

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule, with arrangements based on an agreement between the employee and their supervisor. Some local travel and regional travel will be required, along with occasional evening and weekend in-person meetings.

Application process:

Here is a resource for Application and Interviewing tips (Download PDF reader) with the City of Seattle.

Please submit your application at City of Seattle Jobs Website no later than 4:00 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. To be considered for this position, in addition to completing your application fully, please attach:
• A PDF of your current resume that illustrates your related skills, experience, and abilities.
• A cover letter explaining your interest in this opportunity with OSE and your ability to perform in this role.

This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Why work at the City?

The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.

This position is open to all applicants who demonstrate alignment with the skills and experience described above. The department values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. OED encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations:

Individuals with disabilities will be provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Kate.Moore@seattle.gov for question or to request accommodations.