Job Location : Pasadena,CA, USA
Are you passionate about creating vibrant, healthy, and inclusive communities through the power of parks and green spaces? Here's your chance to lead a dynamic team as the Program Director for Los Angeles Parks for People at The Trust for Public Land!
Why Us?
Quality parks are the heartbeat of thriving communities. At TPL, we're on a mission to ensure everyone has access to a quality park within a 10-minute walk. With over 100 million people, including 28 million children, lacking this essential connection to nature, your role as a Program Director is pivotal in shaping a healthier and more equitable future.
As the Program Director, you'll spearhead a high-functioning team, overseeing the strategy, design, and implementation of 18 active park equity projects with a whopping $76 million budget. Your leadership will drive the creation of parks, playgrounds, and public spaces that resonate with local interests, cultures, and aspirations, making sure everyone in Southern California lives within a 10-minute walk of a quality park.
What You'll Do:
Who We're Looking For:
We need a dynamic leader who thrives in a matrix structure, excels at collaboration, and can navigate the diverse landscape of Southern California. If you're skilled at relationship-building and have a passion for creating nature-rich spaces, this role is perfect for you!
Location:
Based in the heart of Los Angeles, you'll work with communities across Southern California, including Los Angeles, El Monte, South Gate, and our exciting new projects in Orange County.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us in building a legacy of healthy, livable communities for generations to come. Be a part of the movement to ensure everyone has the opportunity to explore, wonder, discover, and play in quality parks.
Position Summary
Quality parks and green spaces are a fundamental requirement for sustaining healthy, equitable, and resilient communities. At TPL, in collaboration with communities, we create places to advance health, equity, climate action, and community. The LA Program Director leads the Parks for People team in deploying our transformational community engagement process that delivers new parks, open space and schoolyards that reflect local interests, cultures, heritage, and aspirations.
Essential Functions
Program Development and Strategy:
Philanthropy and Marketing:
Leadership:
Qualifications
As a full-time, exempt employee, you will be eligible for The Trust for Public Land's comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, three weeks of vacation annually plus holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan. The anticipated salary is $115,000-$140,000.
The Trust for Public Land welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skillsets and experiences.
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