Vice President for Sustainability

Vice President for Sustainability

About the Company

Influential environmental agency serving the local community

Industry
Government Administration

Type
Privately Held, Private Equity-backed

Founded
1934

Employees
10,001+

Categories

• Real Estate

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President for Sustainability to lead strategies and initiatives that advance environmental goals, decarbonization, and climate resilience. The role oversees teams responsible for funding, policy, environmental planning, and programs spanning energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, green infrastructure, flood resilience, waste reduction, and building systems. Responsibilities include developing and executing a comprehensive sustainability strategy, identifying and implementing projects, and using data to evaluate impact and guide decisions. The Vice President will also build partnerships with public, community, nonprofit, and private-sector stakeholders, and advocate for policies aligned with organizational objectives. Candidates must have at least 18 months of experience in an administrative, managerial, executive, consultative, or supervisory capacity, along with relevant experience in energy, environmental, or sustainability-related analysis, program management, or strategic planning. Qualification may be met with a relevant master’s degree or law degree and two years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree and four years of experience; equivalent education and experience may also be considered. Relevant fields of study include sustainability, environmental science, engineering, architecture, climate science, urban planning, public policy, and related disciplines.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Asset and Capital Management Officer

Functions

• Strategy
• Operations