Chief Sustainability Officer
City of Grand Rapids
The
City of Grand Rapids
is seeking a Chief Sustainability Officer. The Chief Sustainability Officer oversees the City’s sustainability, climate resilience, greenhouse gas reduction, and environmental justice initiatives. This role focuses on internal sustainability efforts and communitywide goals. Key duties include leading sustainability strategies with executive leadership, reporting on progress, developing strategies and training, implementing policies, building partnerships with the community, and pursuing grants. The Chief Sustainability Officer also manages the department's budget and personnel while serving on advisory boards. The ideal candidate will possess strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, demonstrating a diplomatic approach to achieving goals. They should have extensive knowledge of sustainability, climate change, and environmental justice programs, while also being innovative and creative in problem-solving, bringing new ideas to advance the City’s sustainability program. Additionally, the candidate should excel in both oral and written communication and be comfortable speaking in public settings.
Location:
Grand Rapids
,
Michigan
Salary:
$99,733 - $127,225
Final filing date:
First review of applications: October 14, 2024
Please make sure to have your
Resume
,
Cover Letter
, and
List of References
ready for upload before you start the application process. One combined document that includes all three items is preferred.