Vice President of Programs

Position Overview:

One Hundred Miles is seeking a Vice President of Programs (VPP). This is a new position that will oversee all mission-related program staff, which includes educators, advocates, and strategists. The VP of Programs’ primary responsibility will be to strengthen the organization’s program team through collaborative leadership and strategy development, planning, and communication to accomplish the goals listed in our strategic plan.

The program team at OHM includes individuals who are responsible for three areas of work: education, proactive coastal advocacy, and reactive regional advocacy. Guided by OHM’s strategic plan, these team members work to influence coastal policy, landscape conservation, environmental justice, and systemic democracy. They educate residents of our coast and friends across our state about coastal Georgia’s natural and cultural resources, and they organize our network to participate in the decision-making processes regarding proposals that will impact our coast, for better or worse, for years to come.

Who We Are:

One Hundred Miles (OHM) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to protecting Georgia’s 100-mile coast through advocacy, education, and community engagement. We envision a future where coastal Georgia’s people, wildlife, and environment thrive.

The ideal candidate must be able to fulfill the following responsibilities and meet the outlined qualifications.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the program team to ensure that OHM programs, campaigns, and projects are strategic and focused on accomplishing the goals outlined in the strategic plan.
• Assess the skills and needs of the program staff members and identify appropriate professional development and training opportunities.
• Provide a manager/team relationship that prioritizes the exchange of information, collaborative thinking, support for each other, and listening.
• Provide strategic heft on issues when necessary.
• View the coast as a landscape and the team as a group of individuals who must work across the various power levels and relationships in our communities.
• Work closely with a broad base of partners to more effectively promote the protection of special areas, communities, and landscapes on Georgia’s coast.
• Assist the CEO with strategy and budget development.
• Serve as a member of the organization’s management team.
• Other activities as required by the Chief Executive Officer/President.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work well in a team environment
• Must be capable of working independently
• Excellent communication skills (writing and verbal presentations are critical)
• Demonstrated success with grassroots organizing and strategic campaigning
• Strong Computer skills (particularly with Microsoft Office 365 and presentation software)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental conservation, community building, or advocacy
• Deep appreciation for coastal ecosystems, communities, and cultures
• Experience working with political bodies, lobbying, running campaigns, community organizing, and managing teams
• Experience collaborating with partners who represent diverse interests

The VP of Programs is a full-time position that reports to the CEO. While this role is based in Savannah, GA, it will involve travel throughout Georgia’s one-hundred-mile coastal region and occasionally to other areas of the state as necessary. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience, aligning with similar positions in coastal Georgia.

At One Hundred Miles, we value our employees and make significant investments in their compensation and benefits. OHM offers a competitive salary based on experience and the current market within and outside the nonprofit arena. These generous benefits reflect the value we place on the well-being of our employees and their families.

Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter (one combined PDF file is preferred) describing their qualifications and interest in the position to megan@onehundredmiles.org by June 30, 2025. No phone calls, please.

Submissions must include a cover letter to be considered. Due to the large number of applicants, only those who best match the position's needs will be contacted. One Hundred Miles is an equal opportunity employer.