Program Coordinator (Job #1168)

The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national, nonprofit organization that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, community gardens, historic sites, rural lands, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come.

TPL is seeking a Temporary Program Coordinator for our Conservation Strategies Department. Through Conservation Strategies, TPL helps agencies and communities define conservation priorities, identify lands to be protected, and plan networks of conserved land that meet public need. The position is responsible for supporting the Associate Director of Conservation Strategies with all project development, management and service delivery.

This is a 6 month position with potential for extension or relocation to Washington D.C.

Essential functions:

• Assists with Greenprinting (conservation planning) process and products, coordinating closely with internal and external project partners on current conditions research, interviews, community surveys, stakeholder meetings, and final reports and brochures.
• Supports Associate Director in research on the following types of programs and initiatives: green infrastructure, smart growth, and land and water connections.
• Prepares grant proposals and reports; assists in meeting reporting deadlines.
• Supports local community-based teams in completing project work plans, including scheduling calls, site visits, and internet-based meetings.
• Oversees the maintenance of databases and other information retrieval systems to help track program work.
• Helps to manage local program events, site visits, workshops and conferences.
• Assists in development of outreach materials, including fact sheets, slide shows, and exhibit materials.
• Maintains a best practices file of case studies and information to support Conservation Strategies work.
• Perform other relevant duties, including some administrative tasks, as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required with minimum 2 years work experience in land conservation work or related field.
• Advanced degree in urban planning, public policy, environmental studies/science or law preferred.
• Superior written and oral communications skills.
• Strong academic research and analytic skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient with computers, graphics and spreadsheets.
• Ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member as appropriate.
• Demonstrated commitment to parks, open space and land preservation a plus.
• Ability to use good judgment, take initiative, and make recommendations in resolving problems.
• Available for regular travel, often overnight.

To Apply:

Please send resume, cover letter and one writing sample to jobs@tpl.org and reference Conservation Strategies Coordinator Search in the Subject Line.

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Posted 10/20/2009