Urban Resilience Assistant Manager

Job Description

The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE), a regional environmental nonprofit organization based in Wilmington, Delaware, is seeking to fill the position of Urban Resilience Assistant Manager.  We are looking for an experienced individual to manage the day-to-day programmatic activities related to urban science and restoration ecology projects. The Assistant Manager leads and oversees the design, development, and implementation of nature-based tactics projects and initiatives that promote ecosystem services and resilience, especially those that benefit urban communities.

The ideal candidate will have project management experience in a dynamic setting. This position will support PDE’s Science and Resilience Program, manage day-to-day operations of urban science and resiliency projects, and facilitate scientific (and programmatic) connections among resources that deliver key ecosystem services (and societal benefits) in urban landscapes, such as freshwater mussel/SAV beds, tidal wetlands, and adjacent upland habitats.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a college or university in environmental science or a similar field and four years of work experience, OR at least seven years of work experience in a related field. A master’s degree in environmental science or similar field can be substituted for two years of working experience. The candidate should have strong project management, facilitation, organizational and coordination skills, multi-tasking ability and attention to detail. They should also have a demonstrated ability to work with diverse public and private constituencies. The candidate should have experience leading and working in a team environment with staff, partners and volunteers and have demonstrated experience organizing meetings, events, and conferences.

The candidate should be proficient in MS Office and Google suites and have excellent written and oral communication skills.

The pay for this position ranges from $60,000-65,000 depending on experience. This is a full time (35 hrs /week), exempt position with a competitive benefits package.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter through Indeed by close of business Friday, April 14th.

Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any category that becomes protected by federal labor law. Candidates must be able to work legally in the United States.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Urban Resilience Assistant Manager manages the day-to-day programmatic activities related to urban science and restoration ecology projects. The Assistant Manager leads and oversees the design, development, and implementation of nature-based tactics projects and initiatives that promote ecosystem services and resilience, especially those that benefit urban communities.

JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Manages day-to-day operations of urban science and resiliency projects.

• Leads 3 or more urban science and resilience ecology projects in coordination with other PDE staff or external partner organizations
• Manages project or program timelines and budgets, tracks deliverables, and analyzes key metrics
• Facilitates strategic planning and conceptualization of new research and enhancement initiatives that promote urban resilience, working with staff and partners
• Assists in writing grant proposals, contracts, and help secure funding (as needed) related to urban ecology and resilience projects
• Leads fieldwork, volunteers/staff, and/or meetings related to urban ecology and resilience projects including permit development and submission, related data collection and management in accordance to PDE’s QA/QC protocols
• Analyzes data collected and prepare reports and papers
• Cultivates opportunities with partners based on ecologically-based research priorities
• Delegates work tasks to staff and volunteers as appropriate
• Identifies opportunities to advance urban ecology and resilience initiatives within the broader regional/national context

 

2. Supports the Resilience Program

• Assists the Resilience Director in coordinating and managing urban ecology and resilience research and restoration projects
• Support communications and monitoring coordination efforts in the area of urban resilience

 

3. Facilitate scientific (and programmatic) connections among resources that deliver key ecosystem services (and societal benefits) in urban landscapes, such as freshwater mussel/SAV bed, tidal wetlands, and adjacent upland habitats.
   • Fosters new and existing partnerships to advance the goals of the Delaware Estuary Program’s Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan
   • Serves as an ambassador for PDE and the Delaware Estuary Program
   • Performs other tasks as assigned

 

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor’s degree from a college or university in environmental science or a similar field and 4 years of work experience, or at least 7 years of work experience in a related field; a Master’s degree in environmental science, or similar field, can be substituted for 2 years of working experience
2. Strong project management and facilitation skills
3. Strong organizational and coordination skills, multi-tasking ability, and attention to detail
4. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse public and private constituencies
5. Experience leading and working in a team environment with staff, partners and volunteers
6. Demonstrated experience organizing meetings, events, and conferences
7. Proficient in MS Office, and Google suites
8. Excellent written and oral communication skills
9. Valid United States driver’s license and ability to travel to external meetings/field work as needed

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Time spent in this position will be split between being in an office setting and external meetings.  Occasionally, there will be tasks completed in a storage/warehouse facility or in field locations (outdoor, rural settings).  Work hours may shift depending on the tides or project assignment.  Occasionally, there will be a need to work on a weekend day.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent should be able to lift 40 pounds. The incumbent should be able to sit and stand for at least 4 hours at a time.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Resilience Director

Direct reports:  none

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