ABOUT US
West Harlem Environmental Action a/k/a WE ACT for Environmental Justice is a non-profit, community-based advocacy organization that works to build healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and/or low-income residents participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies and practices. WE ACT is a nationally recognized leader in the environmental justice (EJ) movement and is known for its work in the areas of children’s environmental health; government accountability; and climate, energy and environmental justice.
WE ACT is the only national EJ organization with a permanent presence in Washington, DC. Our federal policy strategy includes advancing and reforming new national policy, practices and regulations; supporting policy implementation and regulatory efforts of existing policy to ensure accountability; convening coalitions, organizations and researchers to drive a shared national EJ agenda; building a powerful narrative to catalyze a national EJ movement; and serving as a connector, re-grantor and technical assistance provider to build the capacity of EJ organizations into a powerful, cohesive national movement.
WE ACT prioritizes the voices of longstanding community members, communities of color, lower-income communities and, most importantly, those who have been historically marginalized and subjected to environmental and other forms of racism and exclusion. In accordance with the Jemez Principles, we believe that communities must speak for themselves. We work at the intersection of community engagement and activation, policy, research and education. WE ACT leverages our place at the table to push system actors, including elected officials, Big Greens, coalitions and allies to center racial justice and equity.
ABOUT THE ROLE
WE ACT has been selected through a competitive process–an EPA Track II Community Change Grant to ensure that community perspectives, priorities, and solutions are represented in New York City's environmental justice planning processes. In 2017, New York City passed Local Laws 60 and 64 to assess environmental equity issues and develop a plan to incorporate environmental justice into the fabric of City decision-making. This legislation centers on three main products: a report, a mapping tool, and a plan. In 2024, the New York City Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) released the Environmental Justice NYC (EJNYC) Report, a detailed overview of environmental justice issues in NYC and the communities most affected by these issues. The next major milestone of the EJNYC Initiative is the development of a comprehensive citywide environmental justice action plan, the EJNYC Plan.
WE ACT is seeking a Senior Project Manager with a demonstrated passion for justice and equity issues to coordinate with partners and meaningfully engage with EJ stakeholders and communities in the EJNYC Plan development process. The Senior Project Manager will coordinate with partners, committee members, and community-based organizations (CBOs) throughout New York City, overseeing project objectives and ensuring milestones are met as part of this Community Change Grant.
Reporting to Chief of Staff, the Senior Project Manager will:
ABOUT YOU
ABOUT US
West Harlem Environmental Action a/k/a WE ACT for Environmental Justice is a non-profit, community-based advocacy organization that works to build healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and/or low-income residents participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies and practices. WE ACT is a nationally recognized leader in the environmental justice (EJ) movement and is known for its work in the areas of children’s environmental health; government accountability; and climate, energy and environmental justice.
WE ACT is the only national EJ organization with a permanent presence in Washington, DC. Our federal policy strategy includes advancing and reforming new national policy, practices and regulations; supporting policy implementation and regulatory efforts of existing policy to ensure accountability; convening coalitions, organizations and researchers to…
WE ACT offers competitive nonprofit compensation and is committed to justice in salary transparency and wage equity. The salary range for this position is $105,000 –$110,000 based on experience and qualifications. WE ACT offers a generous suite of benefits, including comprehensive health care (medical, dental and vision), flexible spending account, life insurance, retirement programs and paid holidays and vacation, along with onsite HR support for your benefit needs. WE ACT follows a hybrid work policy. All staff are fully vaccinated.
WE ACT is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ communities. We are committed to transparent and equitable recruitment, hiring and promotion processes that foster inclusion and belonging. If you’ve read this job description, are excited by it and can see yourself in this role, we hope you apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please email Shanell.Reyes@weact.org.
WE ACT offers competitive nonprofit compensation and is committed to justice in salary transparency and wage equity. The salary range for this position is $105,000 –$110,000 based on experience and qualifications. WE ACT offers a generous suite of benefits, including comprehensive health care (medical, dental and vision), flexible spending account, life insurance, retirement programs and paid holidays and vacation, along with onsite HR support for your benefit needs. WE ACT follows a hybrid work policy. All staff are fully vaccinated.
WE ACT is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ communities. We are committed to transparent and equitable recruitment, hiring and promotion processes that foster inclusion and belonging. If you’ve read this job description, are excited by it and can see yourself in this role, we hope you apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation…
To apply or nominate a candidate, please send an email to the HRA Manager, Shanell Reyes, Shanell.Reyes@weact.org with “Senior Project Manager Community Change (NYC)” in the subject line a resume and cover email and copy Submission in a combined PDF or Microsoft Word file is preferred. This position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
To apply or nominate a candidate, please send an email to the HRA Manager, Shanell Reyes, Shanell.Reyes@weact.org with “Senior Project Manager Community Change (NYC)” in the subject line…