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Position Summary:

NRDC is seeking a Climate Advisor to work with the City of Philadelphia as part of the American Cities Climate Challenge (ACCC). The American Cities Climate Challenge is an unprecedented opportunity for 20 ambitious cities to significantly deepen and accelerate their efforts to tackle climate change and promote a sustainable future for their residents. The Climate Advisor will work within Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability to assist with the execution of initiatives designed to advance carbon reductions through policies and programs focused primarily on clean energy, building efficiency, and sustainable transportation.  The Climate Advisor will be part of a network of similar positions located in cities across the country to support these building, energy, and transportation initiatives and will therefore be engaged at the local, regional, and national levels to advance the city’s goals. The position will interface with key influencers and decision-makers within city government, community groups and issue advocates, local universities and other large institutions, utility companies, industry, and other stakeholders.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

This is a limited term role through 12/31/2020

Learn more about the ACCC at: https://www.bloomberg.org/program/environment/climatechallenge/

• Project Management: Develop and execute a detailed work plan to implement the city’s plans for climate mitigation through transportation and buildings policies and programs with expertise in performance management.

• Stakeholder Outreach and Management: Lead various work streams including but not limited to outreach to stakeholders, both internal to city government and the broader community of private sector, non-profit, philanthropic, and community partners; drafting internal and public-facing documents;  navigating internal city processes in coordination with our partners; develop public outreach and engagement strategies for home and commercial building energy policies and city wide transit usage. Experience centeringthe perspectives of low-income residents and communities of color in decision-making processes.

• Education and Policy Engagement: Educate city stakeholders and the local community on the importance of addressing climate change through transportation and buildings policies and programs. Successfully support sustainability measures in the face of competing city priorities. Provide legislative review and policy research and analysis, with a focus on clean energy and climate policies and programs. Develop an engagement strategy to better represent Philadelphia residents and stakeholders on climate, energy, and transportation issues, focusing on frontline communities that are often underrepresented in civic forums.
• Network Development: Develop and manage strong relationships with the city government, key stakeholders, and partners in the community. Maintain appropriate communication and information flow with community partners.
• Challenge Participation: Actively participate in the ACCC network of cities. This includes joining regularly scheduled calls, participating in online trainings, and attending in-person convenings.

NRDC is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for positions based in San Francisco, CA we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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