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Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) · 1 day ago

Healthy Neighborhoods Project Manager

Philadelphia, PA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$64K/yr - $66K/yr

3+ years exp

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is seeking a Healthy Neighborhoods Project Manager to oversee Special Initiatives related to stormwater management and community engagement. This role involves managing subcontractors, maintaining workflows, and ensuring effective communication with program participants and partners.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain workflows and operating procedures for managing back-end operations for Special Programs on the Healthy Neighborhoods team

Provides leadership and support for managing workloads and deadlines

Corresponds with potential and current program participants, fabrication and installation contractors, and other program partners

Oversee the delivery of information to the public and private partners to ensure timely responses and needs

Supports and manages direct reports to ensure materials and supplies are provided and procured in an efficient manner

Lead work assignments to contractors, including property assessments, stormwater tool installations, and other special projects

Reviews and approves contractor paperwork and estimates

Keeps detailed and accurate program records and performs basic data analysis to measure performance and guide decision-making in Rain Check and Trees for Watersheds

Present during community meetings about Healthy Neighborhood program offerings

Support Director with program reporting requirements

Other duties may be assigned as necessary

Qualification

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Required

Bachelor's Degree in a field of study relevant to the essential functions (e.g., Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, etc.)

3-5 years expertise in project management and deliverables related to reporting, scope of work, staff and contractor management

Valid Driver's License Required

Familiarity with Philadelphia's Green City, Clean Waters plan

Effective written and oral communication skills – especially the ability to translate technical information into a form that can be easily understood by a lay audience

Outstanding skills in presenting, in-person and virtually, to the public

Strong organization and communication skills – such as scheduling contractors, file organization, and answering customer questions

Ability to interact comfortably with a widely diverse urban community, as well as local and state government agencies

Knowledge of Philadelphia neighborhoods and comfort traveling throughout the city and region