Project Manager
LegacyWorks Group seeks a Project Manager for the California (CA) Central Coast Region who is passionate about working to ensure more resilient, healthy communities. The Project Manager will report to the Central Coast Co-Directors, in addition to directly supporting project directors as assigned. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable and process-oriented, with an entrepreneurial mindset and excellent interpersonal skills.
Position Overview
The Project Manager will collaborate with community partners across the CA Central Coast to advance projects in service of resilient communities, climate action, regenerative food and agriculture systems, and conservation and stewardship of our natural assets. Responsibilities will also include project coordination, group facilitation , communications, and fundraising and grant-writing.
The position offers the opportunity to work on key local initiatives such as the Santa Barbara County Community Dashboard, Wildfire Resilience Collaborative, Lompoc Resilience Gardens, Vandenberg/Gaviota Coast Landscape Partnership and other emergent projects.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Support
Developing, managing, and executing project work plans which contain multiple workstream
Assessing and reporting on progress to CA Central Coast team and community partners
Developing and sustaining partner and community relationships, including with federal, state, and local government representatives
Identifying and pursuing grants and other funding
Participating in CA Central Coast team and regional planning
Program Development
Participating in strategy, communications, and project planning
Preparing spreadsheets, maps, and other materials to inform planning
Supporting systems and procedures for projects and partner coalitions to ensure successful project outcomes
General Support for CA Central Coast Region
Representing LegacyWorks Central Coast program in community spaces and events
Developing partnerships and collaborations and managing partner relations
Identifying potential funders, fee for service and other assistance support for partners and interested entities
Staying current with local, regional, state, and national issues and topics related to community resilience
Organizational Collaboration
Contribute to the evolution of LWG’s collaborative impact model and support initiatives centered around diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and healing (DEIJH)
Participate actively in organizational meetings and working groups to foster a cohesive team environment
Required Experience & Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Aptitude or passion for building community resilience and conservation
Highly organized with strong time management skills
Exacting attention to detail
Relevant experience performing project support duties that include: creative problem solving, working independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary team, writing, scheduling, data management and/or budgeting
Demonstrated positive attitude towards cultural differences, including showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
Culturally competent and emotionally intelligent, with excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment committed to continuous learning
Deep alignment with LWG’s impact model and values
Preferred Experience & Skills
Communications expertise, including writing for impact and community engagement and/or graphic design experience
Fluent in Spanish with the ability to translate between English and Spanish
Data analysis and visualization with Tableau
Experience with grant writing
Experience with major gift cultivation
Knowledge of resilient communities, climate/environmental justice, or community-based conservation
Knowledge of wildfire management and landscape-scale planning
Bachelor or Masters degree in Environmental Science, Conservation Planning, or other environmental related field
This job description serves as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the CA Central Coast Project Manager position, however, additional duties may be expected as part of the role.
We recognize that not every candidate will meet every qualification outlined in the job description. If you are passionate about this role and believe your skills and experiences align with our needs, we encourage you to apply. You may possess valuable strengths that could contribute to our team in ways we have not considered.
Salary & Benefits
The salary for this full-time, exempt position ranges from $50,000 to $70,000, depending on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, a Health Savings Account, vision and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, home office equipment stipend, and unlimited vacation time alongside wellness/sick leave.
Location
The Project Manager role is a structured hybrid position. The Project Manager may choose to work from home or be provided office space at our Santa Barbara office, however, they must be able to easily attend in-person events and meetings in Santa Barbara County. The Project Manager is expected to work from the Santa Barbara office at least one day per week for team meetings.
To Apply
Email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Jordan Rich, Director of People & Culture, at jordan@legacyworksgroup.com with CA Central Coast Project Manager in the subject line. Applications are only accepted electronically. Review of applications will begin on January 10, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
About LegacyWorks Group
LegacyWorks Group (LWG) is a network of changemakers and impact entrepreneurs stewarding place-based initiatives, social enterprises, projects, and programs that address an array of critical community needs, challenges, and opportunities. This diverse set of leaders and initiatives share a common foundation-building community resilience through cross-sector collaborations and public-private partnerships. Our role is to hold space for and enable this mode of leadership. We believe each community has the wisdom it needs to confront its challenges and opportunities, but doing so is hard, and organizations often stumble when it comes to initiating and successfully implementing the complex collaborations required. Communities need a partner to occupy the in-between space to weave connections, catalyze partnerships, facilitate collective action, and follow through on project management and implementation. That’s what we are built to do. Our success depends on facilitating initiatives that are truly community-driven and collectively-owned, rather than organizationally-controlled and constrained. While we lead, facilitate, and steward many initiatives, we don’t own or organizationally control them.
LWG is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture. LegacyWorks is committed to increasing the diversity of the team, including board and staff, and continuing to improve compensation and benefits. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and value life experience and achievements. All employees and applicants for employment are not to be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.