Environmental Program Manager

Organization

Glen Foerd

Job Posted

January 10, 2023

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Ross Mitchell

Contact Email

rossmitchell@glenfoerd.org

Contact Phone

2158709548

Location

Philadelphia, PA
United States
Glen Foerd seeks an energetic Environmental Program Manager to manage its environmental programs and work directly with youth and the public throughout the year. The Program Manager will lead Glen Foerd’s summer teen environmental program; its youth boatbuilding initiative; its summer kayaking program; and its public environmental programs. This position will also oversee the organization’s community garden and will serve as Glen Foerd’s representative to the Riverways Collaboration. The Environmental Program Manager will manage seasonal employees and will report to Glen Foerd’s Executive Director.

Summary

Glen Foerd seeks an energetic Environmental Program Manager to manage its environmental programs and work directly with youth and the public throughout the year. The Program Manager will lead Glen Foerd’s summer teen environmental program; its youth boatbuilding initiative; its summer kayaking program; and its public environmental programs. This position will also oversee the organization’s community garden and will serve as Glen Foerd’s representative to the Riverways Collaboration. The Environmental Program Manager will manage seasonal employees and will report to Glen Foerd’s Executive Director. 

Qualifications:

  • At least two years of experience developing and implementing programs designed for youth from diverse communities
  • Demonstrated experience designing public programs in partnership with community members
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Experience conducting water quality tests
  • Significant on-water experience with kayaks, rowboats, and/or motorized boats 
  • Experience working with Eventbrite; Mailchimp; Squarespace; Typeform; and Canva is a plus
  • Valid driver’s license

Glen Foerd strives to build a team that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. We especially encourage applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups to apply. 

Education Level: 

Bachelor's Degree

 

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to rossmitchell@glenfoerd.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

See https://www.philaculture.org/what-we-do/job-bank/environmental-program-manager-5

 

Compensation Information

$42,000 annually, healthcare benefits