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Adaptation Program Director - Georgetown Climate Center - Georgetown University Law Center
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Position Number: 5010730
Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Human Resources

Adaptation Program Director - Georgetown Climate Center - Georgetown University Law Center

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Adaptation Program Director - Georgetown Climate Center - Georgetown University Law Center

The Georgetown Climate Center (GCC) - based at Georgetown University Law Center - seeks to advance effective climate policies in the United States-policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help communities adapt to climate change. For nearly 15 years, the Center has worked at the nexus of state and federal climate and energy policy to inform federal policies with the lessons of state and local communities and to serve as a resource to the states and local governments we serve.

Job Overview

The Georgetown University Law Center is currently seeking a dynamic Adaptation Program Director - a key member of our GCC leadership team - to provide leadership and strategic direction to our adaptation program and oversee our extensive body of work on climate adaptation and resilience.

They supervise and contribute to timely analysis and facilitation of discussions among senior officials to identify best practices for working across local, state, federal, and Tribal governments, with support from federal programs funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to build resilience across the U.S.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Program Management
Research and Policy Development
Outreach, Stakeholder Engagement & Facilitation
Fundraising and Grant Reporting
Student Engagement

Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Adaptation Program Director works closely with other Center directors and interacts with senior local, state, federal and Tribal officials; faculty and Georgetown senior administration, other academics, and students; and outside partners (e.g., senior representatives of NGOs), funders, and the media.

They oversee and supervise advanced research and writing projects, lead multi-stakeholder convenings, and ensure the delivery of quality work products.

Additionally, they supervise the work of two full-time GCC staff members, as well as fellows, consultants, and student research assistants.

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Requirements and Qualifications

Advanced degree - preference for J.D. [note: consideration will be given to other graduate degrees and relevant experience]
At least 7 years of experience in environmental law and policy, including climate adaptation and resilience
Substantive expertise on one or more aspects of climate adaptation law and/or policy, e.g., environmental justice, infrastructure policy and project planning, coastal management, or land use
Experience working for, with, or on matters related to U.S. state, local, federal or Tribal governments and their roles in climate adaptation
Demonstrated expertise identifying strategic needs and opportunities
Demonstrated experience fundraising and managing complex projects
Strong interpersonal skills, project management skills, writing and editing skills, professionalism, and sound judgment
Excellent research, speaking, and writing skills
Experience supervising staff teams
Professional judgment to represent GCC in interactions with senior local, state, federal and Tribal officials and other stakeholders
Cover letter and resume

Preferred Qualifications

High-level understanding of issues related to climate change mitigation and their connections to adaptation and resilience
Experience working with students or in an academic setting

The Georgetown Climate Center is committed to building a diverse staff and fostering an inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from women and minority candidates.

Consideration will be given to applications containing both a cover letter and a resume.

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Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

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