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Community Change Grant Project Director
 City of New Haven | |
Within Executive Management & Confidential Range E3: $76K - $85K annualized
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 United States, Connecticut, New Haven | |
| 165 Church Street (Show on map) | |
 Apr 29, 2025 | |
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Introduction
The Office of Climate and Sustainability works with City departments, community organizations, and New Haven residents to advance and coordinate city-wide climate and environmental sustainability policies, practices, and initiatives. The Office seeks to implement climate mitigation and adaptation solutions that intersect with and address the immediate challenges facing our residents: from finding safe and affordable housing, to accessing quality employment opportunities, to improving air quality and respiratory health. Our work is particularly focused on addressing the health and economic impacts of climate change in underserved communities that have been hit the hardest by COVID-19 and are still overcoming the legacy of redlining. In 2019, the City of New Haven formally recognized the urgency of the climate crisis by adopting a Climate Emergency Resolution calling for ending community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2030. In 2021, the City adopted its Community Electrification Resolution, committing the City to electrifying City buildings and vehicles in the same time frame. The following year the City approved the Safe Routes for All Active Transportation Plan, which maps out a city-wide bicycle network and lays out plans for pedestrian and transit improvements. These efforts build upon prior public policy initiatives including the City's 2018 Climate and Sustainability Framework and the Move New Haven transportation study in partnership with the state of Connecticut Department of Transportation. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS This is a mayoral-appointed management position in a complex and challenging work environment requiring strong administrative skills to direct and coordinate City staff and project partners to complete 12 projects outlined in the City's recently awarded $20M US EPA
Community Change Grant. This position will lead project implementation and governance, execute financial and programmatic activities and reporting, and manage and coordinate dedicated City staff and a wide array of project partners. This position will work closely with the City's statutory partner, Greater Dwight Development Corporation (GDDC), as well as subawardees reporting directly to the City and to GDDC.
This position reports to the Mayor, works closely with the Executive Director of Climate and Sustainability, and will be responsible for the timely and compliant execution of project startup and activities - managing the rollout of all Community Change Grant funded project activities, finalizing subawards, convening partners, and ensuring all financial and administrative systems are in place to meet milestones and for federal reporting. The position will focus on delivering projects that deliver meaningful improvements to residents day-to-day lives and address critical climate and environmental issues.
Learn more about the Community Change Grants
HERE. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited college or university; master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Management, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture or a related field preferred. Two to five years of supervisory experience in a sustainability setting are also not required but preferred. Experience with media and communications strategy is also desirable. Ability to communicate in Spanish and GIS skills are a plus but are not required.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT This is a "Special Fund," non-tested position.
This position covered by the Executive Management & Confidential Employee Policy, available to review HERE. Hires into this class shall not be covered by the City pension but shall continue to be covered by Social Security; additionally, employee will contribute 7.5% of base pay into a defined contribution plan.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.
*Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana. Selection Plan Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process.
Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. Submissions may be evaluated prior to a posted closing date, and a hiring decision may be made prior to the removal of the job posting.
Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE. Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.
We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position. Conclusion To apply for this opportunity:
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