Cities Adaptation Strategies Manager
Core
Develop and implement urban adaptation strategies for heat and extreme precipitation in New Jersey cities, focusing on nature-based solutions and green infrastructure to benefit vulnerable communities.
Role type
Manager, urban climate adaptation and conservation strategy
Builds
Integrated, place-based nature-based solution strategies for urban heat and flooding
Domain
Environmental conservation, urban planning, climate adaptation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic planning, project management, partnership development, policy influence, community engagement, budget management, systems thinking, spatial/data analysis, negotiation
Preferred skills
urban conservation practice, strategic planning, conservation policy implementation, cross-cultural experience
Technologies
heat mapping, flood risk modeling, canopy data analysis
Responsibilities
Lead design and implementation of urban adaptation strategies; build and sustain cross-sector partnerships; apply climate science and spatial analysis to translate insights into actionable strategies; lead inclusive community-informed planning processes; manage complex projects and budgets; guide cross-functional teams toward impactful outcomes
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership with strategic oversight