Director of Innovation and Climate Action

1 week ago


Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Director of Innovation and Climate Action

The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University seeks a Director to lead a Chattanooga Innovation Team (i-team). The i-team is responsible for tackling complex problems in the city and generating innovative solutions.

The Director will work closely with the Mayor, city leadership, and departmental staff to ensure the i-team is delivering impactful solutions. The Director is an employee of Johns Hopkins University and based in Chattanooga City Hall.

The i-team's focus is on building prosperous futures through climate action and advancing racial wealth equity. The Director must be willing to think about reimagined government, knowledge, and engagement models through the lens of dismantling legacies of structural racism and oppression.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the Chattanooga i-team in developing and implementing innovative solutions to complex city problems
  • Work closely with the Mayor, city leadership, and departmental staff to ensure the i-team's work is aligned with city goals
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external experts, community organizations, and residents to ensure the i-team's work is informed by community needs
  • Manage and oversee the i-team's work, including budgeting, planning, and evaluation
Requirements
  • Master's degree in a relevant field, such as public policy, urban planning, or business administration
  • 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in a government or non-profit setting
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing innovative solutions to complex problems
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders

Please note that our employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of our pre-employment process, including criminal background, education, employment, and reference checks. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University.



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