Climate Program Specialist

Organization: City of Olympia

Closing Date: September 1, 2025

SALARY: $87,192 - $105,982.00

 

About the Position

Responsible for developing, planning and implementing assigned climate programs and initiatives for the City of Olympia (City). Work involves data and policy analysis, community outreach and engagement and general program support. Prepares and submits grant proposals and administers grant awards. Supports short- and long-term strategic planning to achieve the City’s climate mitigation, resilience, and adaptation goals.

 

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of climate change trends, impacts and solutions, including strategies for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and preparedness. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially the ability to write succinctly and clearly for professional and public audiences. Ability to create and deliver effective and polished public presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to handle challenging situations with tact and sensitivity.
• Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative information and prepare and present results orally and in writing.
• Ability to independently prioritize assignments, manage multiple simultaneous projects, ask for assistance when needed, and provide regular progress updates to collaborators, supervisors, and colleagues.

 

To Apply

• Submit a cover letter and resume by attaching them to your electronic application. The cover letter must be no more than two pages long and must include specific examples of how you meet the Ideal Candidate Profile (listed below) for this position.
• Open Continuous. Apply by midnight on September 1, 2025 to be considered in the first review of applications.
• Only Electronic Applications are accepted.

 

The City of Olympia is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Black, Indigenous, people of color, non-binary, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Contact Information

If you have questions about the position and/or requirements, please contact Pamela Braff, Director of Climate Programs at (360) 753-8249 or via email at pbraff@ci.olympia.wa.us.