Green Infrastructure Projects Coordinator

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is hiring a full-time Green Infrastructure Projects Coordinator in Washington, focusing on urban green infrastructure projects, particularly the RiverSmartCommunities program. Responsibilities include project coordination, community engagement, grant management, and outreach efforts. Ideal candidates should have experience in landscape design, project management, and strong communication skills. Fieldwork is required, and the role supports various Green Infrastructure initiatives.
The Green Infrastructure Projects Coordinator is a full-time position that supports the implementation of urban green infrastructure projects, with a primary focus on the Alliance’s RiverSmartCommunities program in partnership with the DC Department of Energy and Environment. Based out of the Alliance’s DC Regional Office, this role involves coordinating project construction and activities, engaging directly with community members and partners, and supporting various events and outreach efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience in landscape design or horticulture, project management, and stormwater in urban settings. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, along with a passion for developing innovative solutions, fostering partnerships, and contributing to future project development. Some fieldwork is required.Specific Duties of the Position:Programmatic coordination and grant administration support for RiverSmart Communities activities, including timely communication with landowners and project partners, project tracking and reporting, and ensuring upkeep of project documentation.Review applications, conduct site visits and inspections, create urban green infrastructure best management practice site designs, and oversight of construction throughout the District.Lead various education and outreach efforts, including in-person (tabling, presentations, volunteer coordination, etc.), as well as across various media outlets such as blog posts, newsletter articles, social media posts, and more.Coordinate various Green Infrastructure grant management tasks, including components of project development, contracts, budgets, and grantor reporting obligations. Ensures project deliverables and deadlines are successfully met.Participate in Alliance strategic planning efforts, internal committees, and problem-solving oriented teams as assigned. Contributes to the Alliance’s various Green Infrastructure Program efforts.Support other projects and grant tasks, as assigned.