DC Green Infrastructure Projects Assistant

Support review of green infrastructure project designs, associated application forms, and compiling and
updating spreadsheets and other paperwork.
● Maintain data, tracking systems, and files related to projects.
● Support homeowners with green infrastructure projects, including: timely communication, answering
questions and providing relevant information, project tracking, facilitating site visits and appointments,
and ensuring necessary site information is obtained.
● Independently conduct field work in DC, including inspections and performing percolation tests.
● Assist with various education and outreach efforts, including in-person as well as across various media
outlets such as blog posts, newsletter articles, social media posts, and more.
● Assist in the development of grant applications and partnerships that enable the Alliance to meet its
Strategic Goals through the Green Infrastructure Program.
● Participate in Alliance strategic planning efforts, internal committees, and problem-solving oriented
teams as assigned. Contribute to the Alliance’s various Green Infrastructure Program team efforts.
● Manage office administrative tasks and other tasks, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
● One or more of the following:
○ Completion of a green infrastructure training certification program (such as NGICP or CBLP);
○ Experience in green infrastructure installation, landscaping, or green infrastructure / environmental
education; or a
○ Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, ecology, natural resources, conservation landscaping, or
other relevant field.
● Strong computer skills including ability to manage databases and tracking spreadsheets.
● Ability to work in the field, lift 25 lbs, do some physical labor (such as digging for percolation tests), and use of a personal vehicle within and around DC. The Alliance provides travel expense reimbursement.
● Basic understanding of residential green infrastructure stormwater best management practices.
● Strong communications skills, internally as part of a team and also with external audiences.

● Great time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
● Problem-solver, objective decision maker.
● Spanish Language proficiency is a plus.

If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications of this description, we encourage you to submit an application.

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay offers a family friendly, flexible work environment. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
The Alliance aspires to be an inclusive multicultural organization that celebrates the rich dimensions of
diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious and political beliefs. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion remain integral to our organizational structure, policies, board of directors, staff, strategic goals, grants, partnerships and program delivery. The Alliance believes a broad base of participation and partners reflecting all of society is needed to be successful in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed restoration effort.

Visit www.allianceforthebay.org/DEI to learn more.