Grant Project Manager

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Coastal Resiliency grant. This 24 month planning project will convene a group of experts to create a coastal flood resiliency plan for the entire City of Camden, drawing upon extensive public input. The plan will include up to ten green infrastructure and habitat restoration projects and will be used to apply for additional rounds of federal funding to carry those projects through implementation.

Qualifications

The position is meant for an organized manager who is responsible, flexible, meets deadlines, and has strong attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have a degree in planning, landscape architecture, or a related field although relevant experience may also be sufficient. We expect a background of competency in at least some of the following areas:

• Project management

• City/Urban planning

• Environmental justice advocacy

• Climate change resilience policy

• Community outreach and engagement

• Federal grant administration

• Flood resiliency and green infrastructure

• Nature based solutions

Responsibilities

• Serve as CFET’s primary contact for the NFWF grant program

• Oversee all aspects of the Grant Project to ensure it is moving forward according to the grant calendar

• Coordinate activities, public meetings, convenings, and forums related to the NFWF project

• Communicate with any subcontractors, city or government officials, and grant partners

• Assist with the development and regular assessment of CFET campaigns related to the NFWF project

• Coordinate the execution of work plans and strategies, including administrative support, as agreed upon by the Executive Director

• Write, edit, and/or coordinate the creation of promotional, educational, training, and other materials and forms of communication appropriate to the program

• Maintain records, research information, prepare reports, document grant progress, and replies to inquiries as needed

• Represent CFET at stakeholder meetings with other environmental justice, flood mitigation, and climate change advocacy groups

• Assist with applying to additional rounds of NFWF or other funding sources to continue coastal resilience projects

• Attend weekly staff meetings

• Report directly to the Executive Director

• The position will be about 85% project management of the NFWF Grant Project and 15% other environmental justice program related tasks, as needed

• Partial work from home is acceptable, but will require coming to the office at least a few days each week

Salary and Benefits

This position is a full-time, six month contract position, full-time pro-rated @$45,000-65,000/yr depending on experience. The contract has the option to be extended as additional rounds of NFWF funding are secured to continue coastal resilience projects. Includes up to $500/month toward health benefits.

Performance Evaluation

Continued employment is subject to a 30 day and 90 evaluation. Subsequent evaluations will take place annually.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter describing your interest in the position and elaborating on any relevant experience. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applicants can submit applications to info@cfet.org

Equal Opportunity Statement

CFET values a diverse workplace. People of color and those from economically disadvantaged communities are particularly encouraged to apply. CFET is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.