Water Program Senior Coordinator

About Resource Central

We’re an award-winning nonprofit based in Boulder determined to make conservation so simple that people don’t even realize they’re doing it. Founded in 1976, our innovative programs have helped more than 900,000 people save water, conserve energy, and reduce waste. Learn more at: ResourceCentral.org. Candidates with a commitment to incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility practices and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from a range of social, ethnic, and cultural backgroundsare encouraged to apply.

Job Purpose

With water being one of the most important issues facing Colorado, Resource Central partners with over 40 municipalities to promote water conservation and sustainable landscaping. We seek an energetic individual, ready to learn new skills, get their hands dirty, and help us scale our programs to make a lasting difference in Colorado communities. As the Senior Water Program Coordinator, your role is central to our Lawn Replacement Program focusing on operations and leading our seasonal crews.

This is a hybrid remote role with great flexibility; occasional on-site work is required. The salary range is $20-$24 per hour and Resource Central provides tremendous benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 403b retirement plan with match, generous paid time off and paid holiday offerings, wellness benefit reimbursement, free bus pass, and more!

Principal Responsibilities

The essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Play a key role in process development, implementation and improvement of program operations with the goal of efficiency and scalability.
• Conduct research and employ problem-solving techniques to identify and address program challenges, fostering innovative solutions to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Perform one-on-one customer consultations with potential Lawn Replacement participants, educating them and ensuring they are a good candidate for Resource Central services.
• Develop homeowner facing training and educational materials to assist in irrigation improvements and lawn replacement projects.
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise seasonal program staff. Working in the field as needed, performing site visits, assisting crew leads as needed and ensuring safety and quality procedures are followed.
• Drive a truck with a trailer when needed, safely operate a sod cutter, use shovels and hand tools, and lift heavy sections of sod throughout the day.
• Collaborate with the Administration Coordinator in scheduling of crew assignments and customer appointments, ensuring optimal resource allocation and timely service delivery while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Cultivate a strong sense of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to take initiative, solve problems and manage projects independently and while directing teams.
• Experience in operations, fieldwork, sustainability or water conservation.
• Experience maintaining and repairing equipment, small engines, and flat tires.
• Excellent computer skills including experience with G Suite and MS Office preferred.
• Familiarity with water conservation, irrigation systems, and/or waterwise landscaping is strongly preferred.

Desired Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in program coordination or operations in a related professional industry.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. Occasional travel to Front Range cities required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, one year of professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
• Ability to complete physical labor, including being able to safely lift a maximum of 75 lbs, and willingness to work outside in most conditions.

A resume and cover letter are required to be considered for hire.

Resource Central is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, gender expression, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable state or local law. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment, or bias based on these grounds.

A resume and cover letter are required to be considered for hire.