Green Infrastructure Specialist

About the Position

Working under the supervision of the Eco-Innovation Director, the Green Infrastructure Specialist will support CSNDC’s efforts to deliver robust training that prepares participants to obtain the nationally recognized National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) certification. This certification program provides the base-level skill set needed for entry-level workers to properly construct, inspect and maintain Green Infrastructure and become competitive in the emerging Green Infrastructure workforce. The Green Infrastructure Program Specialist will coordinate the day-to-day roll-out of the training program, including delivering the training, in accordance with NGICP standards. The Green Infrastructure Program Specialist will work closely with the City of Boston’s Climate Job Alliance team to implement the training. This salaried position is currently operating on a 37.5 hr./week hybrid remote/in-office schedule and will require some weekend and evening work hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and identify training needs, and delivery methods to ensure smooth execution of the training curriculum.
• Coordinate logistics for training sessions, including scheduling, resource allocation, participant enrollment, and participant wraparound supports.
• Deliver the training and provide support, including one-on-one study sessions, to participants as they prepare to take their exam.
• Track and analyze program data to produce regular progress updates and other reports for internal management, the Board, and funders.
• Ensure that all training related procedures and outcomes comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and funders requirements.
• Work with the Eco-Innovation team to link training curriculum to social, economic and racial equity by engaging residents and key stakeholders around opportunities to uplift and implement green infrastructure projects in the Codman Square Community.
• Organize community events, workshops, and information sessions to raise awareness about the Green Infrastructure training program and/or other Eco-Innovation Department priorities.
• Recruit and train participants to take the Green Infrastructure certification exam and to become spokesperson in promoting green infrastructure opportunities throughout the Codman Square community.
• Develop relationships with green infrastructure employers to stay aware of job opportunities and support training participants in their entry level green infrastructure job search.
• Coordinate follow-up with training participants, NGICP, the City of Boston and other interested parties.
• Represent the department at community events and neighborhood association meetings.
• Support the Climate Justice Alliance as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be an organized individual, with a deep commitment to environmental justice, who has many of the following skills and experiences:

• Background in environmental studies/science, public policy, or related field with at least two years proven related and relevant experience, strongly preferred.
• National Green Infrastructure Certification or ability to become certified within the first 6 months of employment.
• Familiarity with and meaningful experience in workforce development and/or green infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of community engagement strategies, and program management.
• A successful track record working in urban settings, including with low/mod income people of the global majority.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including public speaking.
• General computer proficiency, including comfort with email, file management, word processing, spreadsheets, and the ability to learn new software or databases as needed.
• Ability to work independently and to manage multiple tasks and project simultaneously.
• Lived experience as a community member of an Environmental Justice neighborhood.
• Bilingual in English and another language predominant in CSNDC’s service area.

CSNDC offers a competitive benefits package.

Bilingual in English and another language predominant in CSNDC’s service area.