Groundwork USA seeks a Manager of EJ Program Outreach to support us in undertaking an ambitious community outreach and technical assistance initiative funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Manager to lead our participation in the EPA’s Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program (known as "TCTAC"- pronounced “Tick Tack”). This role, embedded in a multi-sector team lead by the University of Connecticut, is pivotal in driving the equitable distribution of federal resources for community development, climate resilience, pollution reduction, and environmental stewardship and will serve as the lead in designing, building, launching, tracking, and evaluating an outreach and technical assistance program in EPA region 1.
Groundwork USA is the only network of local, people-centered organizations devoted to transforming the natural and built environment of under-resourced communities -- a national enterprise with local roots, working at the intersection of the environment, health, equity, youth empowerment, and civic engagement. Through inclusive, meaningful community engagement and cross-sector collaboration, local Groundwork affiliates called “Trusts” transform neglected land and waterways into assets that under-resourced neighborhoods need to be healthy and resilient while building community capacity to improve systems. Groundwork USA supports this dynamic network and advances the field of equitable development through national technical assistance and learning network programs for local practitioners. Our work is supported by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the National Park Service, the United States Department of Agriculture, and other partners.
The Position: Sitting within the Climate, Land, and Water team, the EJ manager will lead Groundwork USA’s participation in a grant intended to reduce pollution and increase climate resilience in disadvantaged communities by connecting New England nonprofits to federal resources and supporting their program design and development. The program aims to build climate-resilient infrastructure in vulnerable areas, reduce pollution, enhance community governance, and advance principles of environmental justice.
There are three key components of this role:
The Manager will provide project management and evaluation leadership, develop a framework for shared learning, ensure progress towards deliverables, deliver training, workshops, and coaching sessions outside of the Groundwork Network.
This is a fully remote position and travel is required.
Candidates must reside in states, tribal nations, or US territories located in EPA region 1 and there is a slight preference for candidates residing in or near our New England Trust cities.
The majority of travel will take place within EPA region 1 and may include partner meetings, workshops, outreach events, and/or conferences. Additional travel is required for Groundwork USA’s annual staff retreat and an annual network-wide gathering.
Responsibilities include:
Required Qualifications:
The Environmental Justice Program Outreach Manager should exhibit the following core competencies:
Desired Qualifications:
Applications received by November 8, 2024, will be ensured full consideration. The hiring committee will begin reaching out to applicants selected for interviews after that date. Only those selected for interviews are guaranteed to be contacted. Your understanding is appreciated.
Groundwork USA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to maintaining and growing a diverse team, and an anti-racist organization committed to doing business in keeping with core values of relevance, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Groundwork USA seeks a Manager of EJ Program Outreach to support us in undertaking an ambitious community outreach and technical assistance initiative funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Manager to lead our participation in the EPA’s Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program (known as "TCTAC"- pronounced “Tick Tack”). This role, embedded in a multi-sector team lead by the University of Connecticut, is pivotal in driving the equitable distribution of federal resources for community development, climate resilience, pollution reduction, and environmental stewardship and will serve as the lead in designing, building, launching, tracking, and evaluating an outreach and technical assistance program in EPA region 1.
Groundwork USA is the only network of local, people-centered organizations devoted to transforming the natural and built environment of…
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