What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Groundwork Richmond, Inc.?
Company Description
Groundwork Richmond is dedicated to the sustainable regeneration and enhancement of the physical environment. By fostering community-based partnerships, the organization empowers individuals, businesses, and organizations to collaboratively drive environmental, economic, and social well-being. Groundwork Richmond focuses on creating long-term impacts through projects and initiatives that strengthen communities and the natural environment.
Role Description
We are hiring a Program Manager who is passionate about environmental and social justice issues, understands the critical role of the urban canopy in Richmond, and is an experienced leader in the non-profit sector. The ideal candidate has experience in urban forestry, supervising multiple staff members in a fieldwork setting, strong writing and speaking skills, and a commitment to navigating challenges with a focus on positive change in the non-profit field. This role entails administrative duties, supervising a team, and time spent in the community assisting with tree planting and operational management. The ideal candidate has a background in non-profit management. Certified arborists are strongly encouraged to apply.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Urban Forestry Management
- Manage the overall operations of the Urban Forestry Department, including managing tree inventory, ordering and planting trees in a timely manner, keeping clear records of purchases and plantings, and coordinating plantings for the Adopt-a-Tree program
- Oversee our Workforce Development program and Tree Crew operations
- Develop tree-planting training and opportunities for workforce development participants, youth participants, new volunteers, and tree stewards
- Attend regular community meetings with key partners and City of Richmond staff
- Oversee volunteer events, including MLK Day of Service, Earth Day, and Arbor Day Grant/Data Management The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Grant/Data Management
- Track and monitor all aspects of tree inventory
- Utilize multiple Urban Forest data tracking systems and train others in the software
- Manage grant deliverables in a timely manner
- Contribute to grant invoices and reports
Minimum Qualifications (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
- Three years of grant management experience in Urban Forestry or related fields in the non-profit sector
- B.A. in environmental sciences-related field and/or Certified Arborist (equal years of professional experience may be substituted)
- ISA certified or willing to become certified within year of employment
- Ability to use the G-Suite, Excel, and Microsoft Office platforms
- Must possess a valid state driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- All Groundwork Richmond staff are mandated reporters and must comply with all related obligations and requirements, including background checks and fingerprinting
- Work weekends and holidays as needed
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Public speaking and presentation experience
- Ability to identify tree species and information
- Comfortable managing data collection and maintaining/updating records
- Familiarity with restorative and environmental justice
- Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management practices for non-profits
- Experience in managing data and the use of Geographic Information Systems
- Proficiency in Spanish
- Grant writing skills
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Vacation time accrual
- Sick time accrual
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use their hands to handle power tools and other heavy equipment. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close, distance, and peripheral vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus. Ability to work in all weather conditions, outdoor parks, busy roadways, and streets. Within reason, the employee must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry objects of 50 lbs or more, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.