Green Umbrella has an available opportunity to manage its engagement with and programming for local governments in the Greater Cincinnati region. Government related programming at Green Umbrella includes the Climate Action Fellowship, 25 Communities Project, and Regional Climate Action Playbook. Local governments in Green Umbrella’s ten county region leverage these programs and member benefits to achieve climate action individually and collectively. The regional collaboration, shared resources, equitable engagement, and innovative solutions made possible through these programs will lead to more resilient and thriving communities. The Local Government Program Manager is responsible for managing and executing programming for Green Umbrella member governments. This includes recruiting members and partners, designing and administering programs, disseminating member benefits, and celebrating achievements.

This position will:

1. Deliver relevant, quality programs, events, and resources that help advance progress towards government member goals on climate action.
2. Engage local government and community partner leadership to envision transformative solutions to improve climate policy, planning, programs, and projects in the public sector.
3. Develop, cultivate and maintain strong, supportive relationships with members, sponsors, and partners to ensure ongoing, active participation.
4. Celebrate the impact of the government engagement through newsletters, reports, press releases, media interviews, etc (in collaboration with the communications staff).
5. Measure and evaluate impact of programming and member government activities to support metrics and storytelling.
6. Research leading edge policy and action strategies that support the climate objectives of regional communities.
7. Support grant concept development, programmatic grant reporting, and regranting to partner organizations as relevant.

The successful candidate will have:

1. Two (2) years of experience in the public sector, or nonprofit supporting governments, at least 1 of which was focused on sustainability.
2. Bachelor’s degree related to policy, environmental studies, public affairs, planning, or other related fields.
3. Proven leadership and collaboration skills
4. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
5. Strong ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
6. Proven experience in planning, policy, and community engagement.
7. Comfort working with government staff, community leadership, elected officials, and community organizations.

Starting pay range of $50,000 to $62,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Why Work at Green Umbrella

• Rewarding Mission
• Generous Paid Time Off and Other Paid Leave Options (Holidays, Bereavement, Parental Bonding)
• Health Insurance (90% of health insurance premium cost for full-time employees is covered with no waiting period)
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid office hours (in person 3 days/week)

At Green Umbrella, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Lived experience is equally important as educational experience.

To Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume (preferably as a single PDF) to jobs@greenumbrella.org. First review will take place January 21, 2026 but the position will remain open until it is filled. No phone calls please.

GREEN UMBRELLA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND VALUES DIVERSITY AT ALL LEVELS OF ITS WORKFORCE.