The Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) develops and implements citywide environmental policies and programs that propel our city toward a sustainable, equitable, and carbon neutral future. The Green New Deal (GND) focuses on developing equitable solutions to substantially reduce climate pollution, create jobs, develop solutions that support healthy and resilient communities, advance racial equity, and invest in communities disproportionately impacted by racial, economic, and environmental inequities. The Green New Deal for Seattle started as a community led initiative that builds off the Equity and Environment Initiative to ensure that all people and communities benefit from Seattle’s environmental progress; communities most affected by environmental injustice are engaged in setting environmental priorities, designing strategies, and tracking progress.  After receiving funding in the City’s 2021 budget, OSE is recruiting for an Advisor to lead this work in partnership with the Green New Deal Oversight Board.

In this job, you would:

• Provide effective, high-level leadership to advance this work
• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought leader
• Develop, staff, and represent the 19-member Green New Deal Board to the Mayor’s Office and City Council
• Work with community and expert stakeholders to research, develop, and implement programs, policies, and accountability indicators
• Conduct policy and budget analyses on federal, state, and local policies to evaluate their impact on GND-related programs and Seattle community groups and communities

To be successful in this job, you are:

• Fiercely motivated by the urgency of climate, racial, and economic justice while still managing to bring positivity, hope, and a sense of humor to your work
• A convener of people, authentically bringing together individuals and groups to find common goals and priorities
• An innovative and strategic thinker with a deep knowledge of workforce development
• A builder of relationships and partnerships with Black, Native and Indigenous, and People of Color individuals and communities, people with low incomes, immigrants and refugees, and limited-English proficiency individuals
• A project manager, seeing the “big picture” and linkages to other programs as you plan, communicate, meet deadlines, and deliver results
• A skilled communicator who knows how to listen, write, and present to a variety of audiences
• Comfortable working on politically sensitive issues and successfully engaging internal and external stakeholders who have different perspectives and agendas

A successful applicant will have a professional career that reflects a commitment to building collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships among community members, public institutions, and an array of organizations.  This career orientation should be complemented by demonstrated technical knowledge and expertise in the following areas:

• Advancing change
• Climate, racial, and economic justice
• Organizing and advocacy within communities
• Building partnerships with members of the labor community
• Collaboration and relationship building
• Facilitating shared goals and priorities and collective action
• Delivering outcomes in a political and fast-paced environment
• Communication, listening, writing, and presentation skills

To be considered, complete the online application fully and attach a:

• PDF of Current resume
• Cover letter explaining your interest in this work and examples that demonstrate your experience advancing solutions centered on climate, racial, and economic justice

Questions? Please contact Kate Moore at kate.moore@seattle.gov

Who may apply: This position is open to all applicants that can clearly demonstrate their ability to perform this job. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.