Vision Galveston seeks Director of Green Galveston Initiatives
Director of Green Galveston Initiatives
Vision Galveston seeks an energetic optimist passionate about combating climate change, championing coastal resilience, pursuing equitable access to quality green spaces, a love of community building, and a relationship builder. Vision Galveston is the community-building nonprofit organization that connects the vision Galveston residents share for the island to the resources that make them happen. Vision Galveston has embarked on a 20-year plan led by resident feedback. Learn more about “The Plan†at www.visiongalveston.com
Job Details: Full-time
2121 Market Street #109, Galveston, Texas 77550
Job Description
A Knowledge Center for Coastal Resilience Action and Innovation
The Vision Galveston initiative of “Green Galveston†seeks to integrate nature in more Galveston environments, including parks, open space, and public rights-of-way through new development and redevelopment. Through collaborative efforts, the Director of Green Galveston Initiatives will help support efforts for coastal resilience, innovation, climate change responsiveness, and environmental impacts on Galveston.
I. POSITION SUMMARY:
The Green Galveston initiative includes recommendations for coastal resilience, coastal protection, comprehensive drainage, green infrastructure, joining regional/global networks addressing climate change responsiveness, and more. In conjunction with topic-specific experts, the Director of Green Galveston Initiatives is responsible for ensuring that the Green Galveston recommendations and demonstration concepts are executed at the highest level and fulfill the aspirations established by the organization.
Additionally, the Director of Green Galveston Initiatives will coordinate redeveloping current park improvement projects. The Director of Green Galveston Initiatives will report directly to the CEO.
II.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Leads and directs the work of outside professionals engaged in the design and construction of demonstration projects and the more extensive green network planning process.
* Works directly with stakeholders and other organizations to ensure a solid understanding and partnership agreement on green-focused projects.
* Maintains active, critical partnerships with the City of Galveston and other entities to support green- related programs and projects.
* Fosters a collaborative professional working relationship with the Green Galveston action team, including Vision Galveston staff and consultants.
* Partners with outside project management teams to manage overall project schedules.
* Oversees demonstration project budgets and interfaces with the fundraising team and board of directors regarding funding needs.
III.CORE COMPETENCIES
- Self-Motivated – Ability to work without supervision and begin projects independently
- Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles
- Resourcefulness – Orchestrates multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal and getsthe most out of limited resources
- Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
- Collaborates with colleagues, organizations, and residents transparently and productively.
- Communicates effectively in both written and verbal correspondence
- Instills trust and maintains credibility of the work and mission of Vision Galveston
- Nimble learning – actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, usingsuccesses and failures as learning fodder
- Pursues excellence in all activities; demonstrates highly professional and ethical conduct at alllevels
- Competent in Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Dropbox, and other software necessary for the role
IV.OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Excel in a teamwork environment, make presentations to various stakeholders regarding overall Green Galveston programs and projects. Other duties as assigned.
V. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in coastal science, marine biology, urban planning, or other related field
- Background in environmental science, public policy or experience working with/forgovernmental organizations is a plus.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
To apply, please send a resume cover letter and three references to christine@visiongalveston.com with “Director of Green Galveston Initiatives” as the subject.
Application review begins August 30, 2023.