Watershed Program Manager
4 days ago
Philadelphia
Job DescriptionSalary: 60000-70000 About the Pennsylvania Environmental Council: The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that protects and restores Pennsylvanias natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education, and advocacy. At the heart of PECs success is our belief in the value of partnerships with the private sector, government, communities, and individuals to improve every Pennsylvanians quality of life. PEC has four regional offices across Pennsylvania and leads programs and policy initiatives that expand and promote land and water-based recreational opportunities, equitable access to the outdoors, conservation and restoration of water and forest resources, climate mitigation and resiliency, and sustainable development of communities. Position Summary: The Watershed Program Manager is a full-time, exempt position that primarily supports PECs water programs focusing on stormwater management, watershed restoration, and community resiliency. This position provides a unique opportunity to meet and collaborate as a PEC representative with government, non-profit organizations, and private landowners at the local community level within the wider Delaware River basin, and, at times, across the state, to implement the programs and learn about the policies that support the restoration and protection of Pennsylvanias extensive water resources. The Program Manager will work within a dynamic team of professional colleagues who are engaged in an array of educational and outreach projects to promote green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) implementation and enhance climate resilience through watershed restoration planning and project implementation. The Program Manager will be guided by, and will support and collaborate with, PECs Senior Program Manager of Water Programs who serves as the team lead for projects in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Together, the Program Manager and Senior Program Manager will advance educational, planning, and technical initiatives in the region. The Program Manager will report to the Director of Water Programs. Primary Responsibilities: • Coordinate stakeholder, community, and landowner engagement initiatives for PEC Water Programs in Southeast PA with a focus on Philadelphia and surrounding counties., • Develop outreach strategies and create education and related technical support materials for target audiences to facilitate the promotion of GSI-adoption., • Schedule, coordinate, and promote community, regional, and statewide workshops and/or conferences, training courses, meetings, watershed tours and other events. Record meeting notes and summarize evaluation results., • Lead external training and consulting initiatives. Create and update training and outreach materials; develop graphics and presentations for diverse audiences including municipal officials, municipal staff, community members, watershed organizations, citizen volunteers, and private landowners., • Support creation of pre-post survey tools to evaluate effectiveness of stormwater management and clean water training programs in achieving target behavior or policy change objectives., • Research policy, technical, educational, and related issues on electronic platforms and through queries/interviews with experts and practitioners. Summarize findings through writing and presentations. Key topics include green stormwater infrastructure (GSI), municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit program support, stormwater program finance strategies, community and citizen science outreach, natural resource protection, and municipal ordinances and policies., • Track and report on project milestones and statistics to support grant and contractual reporting requirements., • Manage outsourced project contractors; Coordinate project development, develop project scopes and objectives, monitor contract deliverables and budget., • Assist in the drafting of grant reports/invoices, and development of project funding proposals., • Other duties as assigned. Desired Skills: • Exceptional writing and presentation skills as well as strong inter-personal verbal communication skills the ability to build long-term collaborative relationships., • Confidence representing the organization in public-facing roles, including events, meetings, and outreach activities., • Ability to work effectively with and relate to a wide range of people, including landowners, non-governmental organizations, state and local government officials, community groups, elected and appointed officials and their support staff, and business/institutional leaders. Must be able to work well on a team and independently., • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks a self-starter who is motivated by collaborative teamwork, • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPress, social media platforms, and Adobe or Microsoft graphic programs such as In-Design, Publisher, and Illustrator. Working knowledge of GIS software (ArcGIS 10) is desirable. Qualifications: • Bachelors degree in environmental studies, ecology, planning, political science, sociology, or related field is desired., • Candidate should have at least 3-5 years of program or project management experience, • Ability to work evenings and weekends or in locations across the Commonwealth and beyond (including driving when necessary)., • Passion for the environment, sustainable development, and Pennsylvania. Compensation: This is a salaried position commensurate with experience and includes the following benefits: medical and prescription benefits as well as voluntary dental and vision plans; vacation, holidays, and sick days; 403(b) retirement savings; life insurance; comp time; and flexible scheduling as needed. The salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000, depending on experience. Location: The position is based out of the Philadelphia Office located at 1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 543, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Staff have the option to work remotely up to two days per week. Travel to other locations in the region and state will be required. How to Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and any salary requirements to by deadline to apply here. DEI & Equal Opportunity Employment: PEC seeks to recruit candidates for employment that represent the regions diverse communities in race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and ability. As we work towards inclusive and equitable recruitment and retention practices, we are dedicated to uplifting diverse opinions and backgrounds to grow and evolve as a welcoming workplace for all.