All Things Urban

Bloomberg Associates is an international consulting service founded by Michael R. Bloomberg as a philanthropic venture. Our mission is to help city governments improve the quality of life of their citizens.

Directed by a team of globally recognized experts and industry leaders, the consultancy works to improve urban environments by collaborating with cities to develop best practices, build consensus and foster key relationships.

The Sustainability practice is seeking a six-month consultant to support its work across client cities. We work with mayors to ensure that all residents benefit from a city’s success, and are prepared for a changing climate, by helping city leaders manage their critical resources, like energy, water and natural infrastructure, to enhance near- and long-term benefits for citizens. This includes:

• Developing an overall sustainability vision that connects to broader themes by diagnosing political opportunities and obstacles, identifying the characteristics that differentiate one city from another, and broadening environmental sustainability to address critical public issues and concerns
• Developing targeted sustainability initiatives
• Creating consensus that leads to action
• Engaging external partners and resources
• Institutionalizing sustainability within city government

Past projects have covered a range of issues, including GHG reduction, heat wave mitigation, energy supply, solid waste, housing affordability, natural infrastructure, neighborhood stabilization/revitalization, energy conservation and food policy.

The successful candidate will be able to conduct deep analytical work, craft written and PowerPoint documents, persuasively engage clients and the public, and manage multiple work streams.

A successful candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in a municipal government or with public sector clients as a consultant or non-profit advisor. Major responsibilities will include:

• Supporting day-to-day engagement with several client cities
• Conducting research and analysis in policy/program development
• Creating effective and concise written communications in the form of PowerPoint presentations and memos
• Preparing client-ready documents

While no one person may embody all of the qualities enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following:

• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including budgeting, finance and/or economic analysis, including Excel modeling
• Ability to successfully administer and manage multiple projects with a focus on quality and project follow-through
• Fluency in additional languages and experience with spatial analysis and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a proven capacity to synthesize information and develop compelling narratives
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree in business, public policy, urban planning or a related field preferred

Bloomberg Philanthropies is an equal opportunities employer and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and accomplishment.

We’re not fully sure whether this role is open to international candidates. If you would need visa sponsorship or work authorisation, we recommend checking directly with the employer before applying.