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Green Urbanism Program Director
Global Green USA / Los Angeles, CA
Posted on: April 16, 2019
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Job Description
Job Title: Green Urbanism Program Director
Description
Global Green USA seeks a committed and energetic person to join our Santa Monica office as Green Urbanism Program Director. This individuals would work with local governments, affordable housing developers, architects, planners, and other non-profit organizations to develop and implement green building, renewable energy, and sustainable planning projects and programs at a variety of scales. We are a small and nimble team – ideal candidates are demonstrated collaborators that are comfortable working independently on multiple projects.
Responsibilities
Lead technical and administrative support for Green Urbanism Program project areas such as LEED certification, tactical urbanism installations, green building consulting, and environmental planning and design. Advise on Global Green’s current programs including stormwater management, climate resilience education and outreach, local climate policy, and responsible materials management.
The Green Urbanism Program Director will assist with logistics, maintain project checklists, prepare LEED certification packages, conduct site analysis, develop sustainable planning documents, create graphics, and help produce project reports.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and document green design charrettes and community workshops
- Contribute to the creation of maps, site plans, illustrations, diagrams, and other graphics
- Layout and draft narrative text for project reports and proposals
- Conduct research and analysis for Green Urbanism Program publications and projects
- Assist in the general administration and management of the Green Urbanism Program, Coalition for Resource Recovery, Water Wise NOLA, Community & Climate Action Center, and DC Environmental Network
- Develop partnerships, connections, and funder relationships to provide creative opportunities for new projects at GGUSA
Preferred Qualifications
- [Mandatory] Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or other related environmental field
- [Mandatory] Master’s in Environmental Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture
- [Mandatory] LEED Accredited Professional
- At least 5 years experience within the nonprofit industry
- Experience working with municipalities
- Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino / AutoCAD, GIS, and Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, public speaking experience a plus
- Robust analytical ability and developed spatial thinking
- Able to work independently and take initiative
- Interest in sustainability as applied to urban conditions
- Project design and management skills; flexible and able to move between different project scales and topics
- Personnel management; the ability to effectively lead a small to medium sized team
Details
Salary is commensurate with experience, Position requires some travel. Employment includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, holiday and sick leave. Global Green USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact
Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Preferred Qualifications
- [Mandatory] Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or other related environmental field
- [Mandatory] Master’s in Environmental Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture
- [Mandatory] LEED Accredited Professional
- At least 5 years experience within the nonprofit industry
- Experience working with municipalities
- Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino / AutoCAD, GIS, and Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, public speaking experience a plus
- Robust analytical ability and developed spatial thinking
- Able to work independently and take initiative
- Interest in sustainability as applied to urban conditions
- Project design and management skills; flexible and able to move between different project scales and topics
- Personnel management; the ability to effectively lead a small to medium sized team
Application Instructions
Contact
Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected].
