Greenway Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maine, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee and assess the East Coast Greenway (ECG) signage across the various states while updating the ECGA online trip planner (map.greenway.org).

• Strive to transition a maximum number of on-road segments to off-road paths (including designating trails as official ECG) and enhance the safety and accessibility of any remaining on-road areas for cyclists and pedestrians.

• Maintain the GIS data-reporting system, ensuring it is current, and generate reports as required (at least quarterly).

• Support our volunteer State Committees and other volunteers within the state.

• Cultivate and sustain a robust network of strategic partnerships with public agencies, elected officials, and organizations in each state to further advance Greenway initiatives.

• Keep contact information updated in the organization’s CRM system.

• Relay state-related information in collaboration with other staff for the ECGA website, newsletters, and social media platforms.

• Engage local media with assistance from the ECGA communications team.

• Provide timely information to support overall fundraising activities in the region.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a diverse range of individuals and personalities to foster collaborative partnerships as a team player.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strategic approach; demonstrates initiative and applies sound judgment.

• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced work environment; manages multiple project deadlines simultaneously while delivering professional results on time and within budget.

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently: understands the importance of developing work plans and prioritizing tasks efficiently.

• Takes record-keeping, documentation, and file management seriously.

• Self-starter.

• Ability to work autonomously and devise strategies for the region.

• Willingness to travel throughout the region for meetings and events.

• Proven leadership in executing greenway projects that promote transportation equity.

• Demonstrated success in engaging and motivating volunteers.

• Minimum of three years of project management and/or program experience in relevant fields such as greenway development, environmental policy, public health, or community organizing.

• Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, or a combination of relevant postgraduate degree and/or professional experience. Nonprofit experience is preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Familiarity with GIS mapping software and a willingness to learn; prior experience with GIS mapping is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match.

• 37.5 hour work week.

• 15 paid vacation days annually (increases to 17 after the second year of service).

• 11 paid holidays and paid sick leave.

• Summer Fresh Air Fridays (office closure on Fridays during July and August).

• Staff development fund, active commuting benefit, and charitable giving match.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, with ECGA covering 90% of the premium for medical and 50% for dental & vision for employees, as well as 50% towards dependents’ medical/dental/vision.