Project Manager
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Employment type
- Full-Time
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Closing date
About this organization
The Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust facilitates change by collaborating with low‐income communities of color in multiplying their power and influence over the use of land. We work with residents to increase access to parks and gardens, while organizing to change local policies to develop more equitable park and food systems for generations to come. We believe that this work is necessary to overcome decades of disinvestment, racism, and environmental injustice in low‐income communities of color and that no person in LA County should live without a safe park or access to fresh, healthy food. As a community‐based non‐profit land owner, developer, and steward for safe public space, we work with residents from planning site identification to design, construction, and stewardship.
About this job
Position Summary: The Project Manager oversees and leads the development of park and school greening projects, including facilitation of participatory design processes, management of all consultants and contractors, grant writing, community organizing, and research to support both ongoing and new projects. Annual Salary: Starting salary is $90,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package with health, vision and dental insurance, 401k, vacation time, sick time, holidays, flexible schedules, and the support of a healthy work‐life balance.
Roles & responsibilities
Key Responsibilities Include:
Manage outreach, design, and construction processes for all green space projects.
Ensure that projects are constructed and/or implemented according to budget, timeframe, and professional standards.
Hire, coordinate with, and oversee consultants during the creation of designs, drawings, construction documents, and other deliverables.
Coordinate with consultants, contractors, City and County agencies, and other entities necessary
to attain proper approvals, permits, and other project‐specific requirements.
Collect, organize, and interpret community member and stakeholder input and feedback.
Create and/or assist with the creation of designs and materials for distribution to community members and project stakeholders.
Assist with research to determine feasibility of potential properties and projects.
Support fundraising, outreach, and communications by providing graphics, maps, designs, project narratives, project budgets, and other information.
Assist with various events and celebrations as needed.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Degree in landscape architecture, architecture, urban planning, or related field with at least 3 years of professional experience.
Demonstrated consciousness of racial justice, environmental racism, and equity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated experience working with low‐income communities of color.
A California Driver’s License.
Ability and willingness to work in a fast‐paced work environment.
Willingness to work after hours and weekends when necessary and ability to work independently.
Must thrive on change, innovation, and teamwork.
Salary
$90,000
To apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume by email.
Email: tkjer@lanlt.org with the subject title: Project Manager