Climate Council Coordinator - Public Service Coordinator II
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About The Position
The Climate Council Coordinator in the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future (GOPIF) supports ongoing coordination of the Maine Climate Council and its subcommittees and working groups, including the implementation and progress monitoring of the state's climate action plan strategies. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across public agencies and with stakeholders on public policy to reduce Maine's greenhouse gas emissions and ensure Maine people, industries, and communities are resilient to the impacts of climate change. The Maine Climate Council is an assembly of scientists, industry leaders, bipartisan local and state officials, and engaged citizens working to address the effects of climate change on our state. The Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future is coordinating the work of the Maine Climate Council and works collaboratively with other State agencies, including the Governor's Energy Office, and key stakeholders on policy issues related to climate and energy. The Climate Council delivered the 2024 update to the state's 4-year climate action plan, Maine Won't Wait on November 21, 2204, and is responsible for monitoring and communicating about its implementation and progress. The goals of the climate action plan are to Reduce Maine's Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Strengthen Resilience to Climate Impacts, Create Jobs and Economic Prosperity, and Bring Climate Action to All Maine People. The Climate Council is required by statute to deliver an update to the climate action plan every four years. The Climate Council Coordinator will help the state to successfully implement climate strategies in the state's climate action plan. This includes tracking progress towards the goals and targets in Maine Won't Wait; conducting broad outreach and engagement including with underserved Maine people and communities; and supporting the development of a long-term funding plan and investment strategy to support implementation of Maine Won't Wait goals. By coordinating and managing the work of the Maine Climate Council, this role will support the state to achieve our climate goals. This is a full-time position reporting to the Deputy Director, Climate Planning and Community Partnerships in the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future. This position will be a hybrid position headquartered in Augusta, Maine, with travel through the state as necessary and appropriate.
