Green Infrastructure Projects Coordinator

The Green Infrastructure Projects Coordinator is a full-time position that supports the implementation of green infrastructure and landscape restoration projects across Maryland, with an opportunity to expand to other Chesapeake Bay jurisdictions. This role has a strong emphasis in community engagement and outreach efforts. This position will engage directly with a variety of landowners, collaborate on landscape restoration and green infrastructure efforts with the Alliance’s Green Infrastructure staff, and regularly engage with other professional partners. Some fieldwork is necessary.

Specific Duties of this Position:

• Coordinates various Green Infrastructure projects, including management of project tasks, partner relations and logistics coordination, event and deliverable planning and support, and more.
• Provides direct outreach and education to diverse groups of project partners, including communities, companies, and funders regarding Green Infrastructure projects. Effectively delivers project information through various outreach efforts (print materials, meetings, presentations) related to projects.
• In collaboration with team members, pursues securing project funding through private, foundation, state, federal, and other grant programs to expand the impact of Green Infrastructure projects that are focused in community engagement and landscape restoration.
• Coordinates various Green Infrastructure grant management tasks, including project development, contracts, budgets, and grantor reporting obligations. Ensures project deliverables and deadlines are successfully met.
• Participates in Alliance strategic planning efforts, internal committees, and problem-solving oriented teams as assigned. Contributes to the Alliance’s various Green Infrastructure Program efforts.
• Provides supervision to Alliance volunteers and coordinates volunteer events, as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, water resources management, natural resources, environmental science, community engagement, or a relevant field. Candidates with alternative education, but with extensive relevant professional experience, will also be considered.
• 2+ years relevant professional experience (which may include internships) related to the tasks of this position. A Master’s degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
• Experience successfully working with various stakeholders and cultivating partnerships.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills, internally as part of a team and also with external audiences.
• Experience planning and leading community events is a plus.
• Experience creating written educational or outreach materials.
• Working technical knowledge of green infrastructure and landscape restoration practices is desired.
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize tasks across multiple projects.
• Experience in project management and grant writing.