Nature of Work
The purpose of this job is to provide professional level administrative support services to a department head or other administrative position. Manages assigned projects. Work as staff liaison to the various departmental divisions and programs and outside agencies; may act as staff liaison with the media. In some instances, this position will have supervisory responsibility.
The Environmental and Climate Justice Specialist will report to the Chief Sustainability Officer in the Office of Sustainability within our Executive Office and support a variety of job duties. This position will be assigned projects within the scope of the categories listed below and may be assigned additional relevant tasks as needed.
Support the implementation of sustainability and environmental/climate justice recommendations within the City’s Community Master Plan
Create and manage the online accountability hub for the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
Support the implementation of the City’s Climate Action and Adaption Plan in partnership with internal staff departments and other community stakeholders with a focus on managing the Nature Based Solutions and Food Systems chapters.
Manage and lead education on environmental and climate justice for City staff as well as the community with the Education & Engagement Coordinator.
Create and implement a data driven environmental justice strategy in partnership with the Office of Equity and Engagement that focuses on human health, including monitoring and managing campaigns in partnership with other departments and organizations on air pollution, healthy and affordable food access, lead paint exposure, etc.
Collaborate with the Chief Sustainability Officer on monitoring and engaging in legislative and regulatory initiatives that include, or should include, environmental and climate justice
Coordinate the City’s participation in the Great Lakes Climate Adaptation Network, LGROW, Urban Waters and other climate change related initiatives
The complete job description for Administrative Analyst I with the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and work environment/conditions can be viewed here.
Minimum Training and Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration, Government or a related field
-AND-
At least two (2) of progressively responsible related work experience
-OR-
Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
A master's degree in sustainability, planning, climate change or a related field is preferred
Experience with environmental and climate justice, climate mitigation, climate adaptation, energy justice, carbon inventories, climate science, etc.
Equity, diversity and inclusion training or lived experience
Knowledge of and experience with detailed data tracking and analysis
Experience engaging residents, businesses and other community stakeholders
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (equations, graph generation, pivot tables, etc.)
Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as presentation creation skills
Ability to conduct thorough research that is professionally formatted
