Director, Climate Solutions Financing Strategist - Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice

NYC Office of the Mayor • Full-time • New York, New York, United States • $150k - $160k / year • 2w ago

The Agency You’ll Join

The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Previously, Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, state senator, and Brooklyn borough president. The Adams’ administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest city in the world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City’s economy stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable that meets the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities visit our careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With

The NYC Mayor's Office administers all city services, public property, and most public agencies, and enforces all city, state, and federal laws within New York City. New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams, is the head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, State Senator, and Brooklyn Borough President. The Adams Administration is leading the fight to make New York City’s economy stronger, reduce inequality, improve public safety, and build a stronger, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. As an agency, we value fairness, helpfulness, transparency, leadership, and build our teams around these values. For current job opportunities, visit our careers page. MOCEJ is committed to improving environmental quality for all, prioritizing front-line communities, seeking to redress current and past injustices and inequities while creating economic opportunities for all. Through science-based analysis, policy and program development, and capacity building, MOCEJ leads the City’s efforts to ensure that New York City is minimizing its contributions to climate change, preparing to adapt and protect New Yorkers from extreme weather and multiple climate hazards, and giving every New Yorker a meaningful voice in our city’s future.

The Problems You’ll Solve

The Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Director and Climate Solutions Financing Strategist. In this role, you will provide executive-level leadership in driving forward the city's efforts to address climate change and promote environmental justice. Specifically, you will spearhead the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies to invest in decarbonization and resiliency solutions for New York City, utilizing federal, state, and private funding opportunities. Your expertise in financing strategies will be essential in unlocking funding and financing options to improve the resiliency of city buildings and infrastructure, and achieve citywide goals of decarbonizing buildings, including options that support building owners with efforts to comply with Local Law 97. This position is subject to grant funding through 7/30/2027.

Responsibilities:

Spearhead the development of comprehensive executive-level strategies to identify and access funding opportunities for decarbonization and resiliency projects in New York City buildings, with a focus on promoting environmental justice and equitable distribution of resources.
Lead high-level negotiations with federal and state funding entities to secure and maximize resources for NYC's climate initiatives.
Identify gaps and barriers in existing funding and financing products for building owners that support emissions reduction for compliance with Local Law 97, explore opportunities for new products that fill these gaps, and direct their development.
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with city agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders to align decarbonization and resiliency initiatives with available funding programs, particularly federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act, as well as state funding from the Environmental Bond Act.
Represent MOCEJ in executive-level discussions with external organizations, including financial institutions, philanthropic entities, and community-based organizations, to cultivate innovative financing approaches and collaborations that prioritize environmental justice and compliance with Local Law 97. • Direct in-depth research and analysis of funding programs, policy frameworks, and financial mechanisms relevant to climate solutions and decarbonization, with a lens of environmental justice.
Evaluate the feasibility and viability of potential funding sources and financing models, considering economic, environmental, and social impacts on marginalized communities. • Provide executive-level guidance and strategic recommendations to the Mayor's Office, city officials, and stakeholders on funding opportunities and strategies to maximize investments in decarbonization and resiliency initiatives while addressing environmental justice concerns.
Lead MOCEJ's strategic response to the latest developments in federal and state funding policies and programs related to climate solutions, environmental justice, and community resilience.
Develop and present comprehensive reports, briefings, and recommendations to senior leadership, city agencies, community groups, and other stakeholders to advocate for funding allocations and support for decarbonization projects in underserved communities.

About You Qualifications:

You have a Master’s degree in public administration, Public Policy, Nonprofit Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.
You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., business administration, public administration, environmental science, or a related discipline). An advanced degree is a plus.
You have proven executive-level experience and expertise in climate finance, green investments, or sustainable finance, with a focus on securing funding for decarbonization projects while addressing environmental justice concerns. • You have an extensive understanding of federal and state funding programs and policies, particularly those related to climate change, infrastructure, environmental justice, and community resilience.
You have demonstrated the ability to develop and execute comprehensive executive-level strategies to access and leverage funding opportunities while promoting equitable outcomes.
You have advanced knowledge of financial mechanisms, including public-private partnerships, green bonds, grants, and other innovative financing models, with a focus on ensuring equitable access to resources.
You have superior analytical skills with the ability to assess financial viability, risks, and benefits of different funding sources and projects, considering environmental justice impacts.
You have exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts and recommendations to diverse audiences, including institutional investors, government officials, and underserved communities.
You have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with high-level internal and external stakeholders, particularly with financial institutions and community-based organizations. • You have a strategic and results-oriented mindset, with the ability to work independently and manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
You have a passion for sustainability, climate solutions, environmental justice, and a commitment to advancing equity in climate action.

Salary The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role is $150,000 to $160,000.

Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other factors. Apply Now! Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement The Office of the Mayor is an is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by EEO at EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov

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