Program Director Sustainability — Washington, D.C.
Organization: National League of Cities
Job Title: Program Director Sustainability
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: Full time – Salary based on experience
Application Deadline: open until filled
Posted On: Sep. 24, 2012
Organization Overview
The National League of Cities is the country’s oldest, largest and most represented organization serving municipal governments.
Description
Responsible for providing overall direction and management of the Center’s work in areas related to sustainability, including the Sustainable Cities Institute. Reports to the Director, Center for Research and Innovation; supervises staff of two to several.
Responsibilities
Develops and oversees implementation of work plans and strategies on issues related to social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
Oversees the maintenance and development of the Sustainable Cities Institute (SCI), an online platform for education for city leaders, where responsibilities include development, review, and approval of content; strategic oversight of the SCI architecture and design; maintaining and developing relationships with SCI partners; and, ensuring SCI issue areas and tools are integrated with broader NLC programming.
Manages, conceptualizes and conducts research to identify innovative practices and initiatives within cities on sustainability.
Works with the Center Director to identify potential funding opportunities, build relationships with funders and foundations interested in sustainability, and developing proposals.
Manages grants and contracts related to NLC’s work in areas of sustainability, preparing project reports and taking a lead role in the preparation of financial reports to funders as necessary.
Responds to requests for assistance from NLC members, other municipal leaders, media and other interested organizations regarding issues related to sustainability.
Provides high-level leadership and representation in fields related to sustainability, establishing partnerships with other national and international organizations as appropriate and representing NLC at conferences, meetings, and forums focused on these issues.
Prepares reports, articles and blog posts for NLC and SCI publications, materials for the NLC and SCI websites and for use in e-mail notices to interested NLC members.
Contributes to efforts to develop online and in-person education and professional development opportunities for city leaders, including planning and implementing education seminars, webinars, workshops and meetings at NLC’s annual conferences and events on these and related topics.
Makes speeches and presentations to diverse audiences in national, regional, state, and local conferences, meetings, and workshops.
Works collaboratively with state municipal leagues forge partnerships for ongoing collaboration when appropriate.
Serves as a resource on relevant issues to other NLC staff and centers.
Manages a staff of two to several, including defining goals and priorities and providing leadership and direction, and serving as a mentor and guide for less experienced members of the staff working in related issue areas when appropriate.
Develops and manages budgets.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Travel required.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree in political science, public administration, urban affairs, public policy, or sustainability-related field preferred. Demonstrated leadership and record of achievement in the field of sustainability, including a minimum of five years (with graduate degree) to ten years (without graduate degree) of progressively responsible relevant experience in policy analysis, program development, or research; or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of issues related to sustainability. Experience in working with city officials and knowledge of city initiatives in these areas preferred. Experience with fundraising and grant management a plus. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to lead a diverse staff team and interact effectively with members, representatives of other organizations, consultants, and all levels of NLC staff. Demonstrated management skills, including planning, organizing, scheduling and implementing projects of substantial complexity and variety.
How to Apply
To apply submit resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources
National League of Cities
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
[email protected]
