The City of Hampton, Virginia, is currently hiring for a Resiliency Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting position appropriate for early career applicants interested in climate change adaptation, and specifically sea level rise. The role is an integral member of the Resilient Hampton Initiative, a values-driven, interdisciplinary team of dedicated municipal professionals.

The individual in this position will be responsible for a variety of tasks including organizing opportunities for community input into resiliency plans, reviewing and providing feedback on project designs, tracking and reporting data on the impacts of flooding and climate change, developing grant proposals, and more.

We’re looking for someone with a bachelor’s degree and one year of work experience in relevant fields. This is a full-time, salaried position working in-person at Hampton’s City Hall. The job posting will remain open until the position is filled.