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Massachusetts Port Authority Chief Climate and Resilience Officer in East Boston, Massachusetts
Chief Climate and Resilience Officer
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Chief Climate and Resilience Officer
Location
East Boston, MA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
FY2025-00088
Department
Executive Administration
Division
Executive Administration
Opening Date
01/15/2025
Description
Benefits
ABOUT US
The Massachusetts Port Authority is Powering What’s Possible™ for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo, and cruise ships safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region’s economy. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and being good neighbors, we achieve results that positively impact the people and businesses of New England.
The Office of Executive Administration drives Massport’s mission by providing visionary leadership, fostering strategic alignment across departments, and championing innovation to meet the evolving needs of our stakeholders. We are committed to ensuring operational excellence, empowering collaboration, and delivering effective governance to enhance the Authority’s impact on the region. Through thoughtful decision-making, proactive engagement, and an unwavering dedication to safety, sustainability, and community, we propel Massport’s role as a global gateway and regional economic catalyst.
ABOUT YOU
As Chief Climate & Resiliency Officer, you are a strategic and visionary leader who thrives on driving impactful change, uniting diverse stakeholders, and fostering collaboration to achieve bold climate and resilience goals. Your ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and inspire action positions you as a trusted advisor to leadership and an influential partner to communities and external organizations. You bring a balance of innovative thinking and practical execution, empowering your team to excel while ensuring measurable outcomes that showcase environmental leadership. With a commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, you align organizational priorities with broader environmental and societal needs, creating lasting value and progress.
What you will do:
Lead the development and execution of climate, environment, and resilience policies, fostering a culture of minimizing climate risk and aligning with clean energy goals.
Collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders to align efforts, build partnerships, and integrate climate goals with state, federal, and international priorities.
Build relationships and engage employees, EJ communities, and advocacy groups through strong communication, negotiation, and training.
Oversee a skilled team, manage resources and budgets, and implement technologies to achieve sustainability and resilience objectives.
WHAT YOU OFFER
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, business administration, or related field, with 10+ years of executive-level experience in Climate or Resiliency.
Expertise in strategic planning, data analytics, and sustainability reporting, including carbon accounting and greenhouse gas inventorying.
Knowledge of Climate best practices, Massachusetts environmental regulations, and project management, with preferred certifications like PMP or LEED AP.
Proven leadership in building diverse teams, managing budgets, and securing funding for climate initiatives.
*Click here for detailed job description (https://www.massport.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/Massport-Job-Description-Chief-Climate-and-Resilience-Officer-1-15-25.pdf)
WHAT WE OFFER
Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business. Our business is all about connecting. We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day. Further, Massport is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and committed to workforce diversity and inclusivity.
What we believe in :Work/life balance
Supporting the people and businesses of New England
A supportive and inclusive culture
Achieving results and having positive impact
Opportunities for growth
Being good neighbors in the communities we serve
Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment
Protecting the environment
*Click here for information on our comprehensive compensation and benefits packages (https://www.massport.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/HR-Benefits-One-Sheet.pdf)
We're a world-class organization of people moving people and goods--connecting Massachusetts and New England to the world safely, securely, and efficiently, with a commitment to sustainability, our neighboring communities, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day.
We provide comprehensive compensation and benefits packages*:
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Vacation time, sick time, personal days
• 12 Holidays per year
• Massport Retirement Plan (Pension)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) with employer match
• SMART Plan retirement plan advisor/financial planning
• Discounted MBTA passes
• Public service loan forgiveness program for federal student loans
• Professional development programs
• Mentorship program
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition programs
• Employee resource groups
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wellness programs
• Community engagement
• Volunteer opportunities
• On-site employee parking
• Bike racks
• Electric car charging stations
• Mother's suite for new/nursing mothers
*Benefits may vary by position and/or location.
For more information, please visit www.massport.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to workforce diversity and inclusivity.
Follow us on linkedin.com/company/massachusetts-port-authority
Employer
Massachusetts Port Authority
Address
One Harborside Drive, Suite 200S East Boston, Massachusetts, 02128-2909
Phone
617-568-3900
Website
http://www.massport.com
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