https://ecoact.org/join-us/careersAbout Ecology Action (EA)

‍Ecology Action is dedicated to fostering sustainable communities through innovative planning and community engagement. We are seeking a dynamic Senior Program Specialist - Planning to lead our grant-funded planning projects, ensuring successful project management, community outreach, and strategic planning.

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Key Responsibilities

Planning Program and Strategic Planning:

• Issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for transportation and community-based subconsultants.
• Organize and lead public meetings to engage stakeholders.
• Gather and synthesize public comments, addressing barriers and concerns.
• Relay technical transportation recommendations to stakeholders.
• Represent EA to potential partners, building relationships and identifying funding sources.
• Coordinate and delegate tasks within the planning team.
• Oversee the lifecycle of grant implementation, from public engagement to final plan development.
• Participate in strategic planning processes, including environmental scanning and plan execution.

Budget, Resource, and Risk Management:

• Collaborate with the Senior Planner and internal stakeholders to manage project budgets and staff plans.
• Support the tracking and maintenance of program materials.
• Ensure program team members have necessary materials within grant budgets.
• Adhere to existing risk management strategies and protocols.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Communicate with external partners, including funders, collaborators, stakeholders, and the media.
• Maintain strategic relationships across various groups.
• Work with internal stakeholders, including Marketing, Development & Fundraising, Accounting, IT, and Volunteer Program.

Program Design & Implementation:

• Lead or assist in program design and implementation, using data to guide innovation.
• Manage the delivery of initiatives, ensuring timely and successful project completion.
• Conduct community outreach and present in both English and Spanish at stakeholder meetings.
• Engage with diverse community members, including individuals, school staff, businesses, and public agencies.
• Facilitate discussions on traffic safety issues and community concerns.
• Assist with bike and pedestrian traffic safety demonstrations and transportation data collection.
• Design and implement a robust program evaluation plan with the Senior Planner.

Team Management and Development:

• Recruit, lead, mentor, and train assigned staff.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing constructive feedback.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Oversee expenditure and budget accuracy for direct reports.

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Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 2 years' related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supervising/managing staff.
• Project management and administration experience, including budget management.
• Community engagement and outreach experience.
• Grant contract management experience.
• Bilingual Spanish speaker.
• Strong public outreach and engagement skills.
• Proficiency in project management, budget oversight, and contract administration.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage projects independently.

Preferred:

• Experience in transportation planning.
• Experience working with public agencies, schools, or community-based projects.

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Salary

$31.55 - $39.44 per hour

Fully benefited with PTO, 401K and medical, dental, and vision benefits; subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles and electric bikes; work from home and cell phone reimbursements; bring your dog to work (if you come into the office), and more!

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Work Environment

• Mixture of office setting, remote/hybrid work, and fieldwork within the Monterey Bay Region.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and use a computer.
• Capable of lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.

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Join Us: If you are passionate about sustainable community planning and have the skills to lead impactful projects, we encourage you to apply. Help us make a difference in the Monterey Bay Region!

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At Ecology Action, we are committed to diversity in our workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, gender-diverse people, persons with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ persons are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as an employee for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Ecology Action is an award-winning non-profit organization on a mission to advance equitable community climate solutions in energy, water, and transportation sectors. Established in 1970, we have decades of experience creating change on both individual and systemic levels resulting in significant environmental impacts.

Ecology Action believes that each employee has an important role in helping achieve our mission. This position description outlines primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but we endeavor to foster a culture of growth by providing professional development opportunities to all team members.