Northern New England Greenway Manager

East Coast Greenway Alliance • ,

8d • $68,000 - $80,000 • Remote

About The Position

The East Coast Greenway Alliance (ECGA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a 3,000-mile trail system linking 15 states from Maine to Florida. The Northern New England Greenway Manager is a full-time position responsible for all aspects of greenway development, partnerships, volunteer engagement, and advocacy in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. This role involves implementing programs aligned with the ECGA Strategic Plan, growing and supporting volunteers, and frequent travel within the region. Key activities include planning, design, relationship and coalition building, data collection, field investigations, fundraising assistance, and GIS mapping. The position reports to the National Greenway Director and collaborates with other ECGA staff.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and tactfully with a wide range of people and personalities to establish collaborative partnerships as a team player.
• Entrepreneurial and strategic approach; tenaciously takes initiative and applies sound judgment.
• Able to function in a fast-paced work environment; able to work on several project deadlines simultaneously, delivering professional work on-time and on-budget.
• Well-organized, self-motivated and independent worker: understands the need to develop work plans and to prioritize work efficiently. Takes record-keeping, documentation and file management seriously.
• Self-starter. Ability to work independently and set strategy for the region.
• Able to travel throughout the region for meetings and events.
• Demonstrated leadership in implementing greenway projects that promote transportation equity.
• Track record engaging and motivating volunteers.
• Three years or more project management and/or program experience in a relevant area 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 and/or combination of relevant post graduate degree and/or professional experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with GIS mapping software and willingness to learn. Experience with GIS mapping is preferred.
• The alliance utilizes QGIS for mapping and data management; maintaining the route map in QGIS for the region is a requirement of the role.
• Strong computer skills: Proficient in Google platforms. Can easily create Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.
• Passionate commitment to ECGA mission.
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and integrity.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Must have reliable access to transportation to be able to regularly and efficiently travel throughout the region for meetings and events.

Nice To Haves

• Nonprofit experience is preferred.
• Experience with GIS mapping is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete and monitor East Coast Greenway (ECG) signage throughout the states and update the ECGA online trip planner.
• Work to move on-road portions of the ECG off-road and make remaining on-road sections as safe and bicycle/pedestrian-friendly as feasible.
• Keep the GIS data-reporting system up-to-date and create reports as requested.
• Assist volunteer State Committees and other volunteers within the state.
• Build/maintain a strong network of strategic alliances with public agencies, elected officials, and organizations in each state.
• Communicate state information for the ECGA website, newsletters, and social media, engaging local media with support from the communications team.
• Provide timely information to assist with overall fundraising efforts in the region.
• Develop detailed progress reports on the ECG in the region in collaboration with State Committee leaders, partner agencies, and organizations.
• Plan logistics for ECG progress in the region, identifying and finding solutions for key gaps and opportunities.
• Become familiar in detail with the route throughout the regional corridor.
• Advocate for the funding necessary to plan, design, and build the Greenway.
• Work directly with State Committees and agency and non-profit partners to advance implementation of ECG plans.
• Network, engage, and educate local to federal stakeholders.
• Manage the trail designation process within the region.
• Coordinate signage program within the state including working with state DOTs, local municipalities, parks, and volunteers.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with other bike/ped organizations, community groups, public and private agencies, and trail advocates.
• Organize ECGA state meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
• Serve as point of contact for trail managers/developers/advocates regarding ECG questions.
• Monitor designated trail segments to ensure they continue to meet ECGA standards.
• Get ECG included in state and local plans, official reports, and on official maps.
• Organize state and regional advocacy to secure trail development funding.
• Build and support strong volunteer engagement including organizing State’s Committee meetings.
• Organize and participate in events throughout the state throughout the year: including bike rides, walks, advocacy days, and community events.
• Present reports on ECGA progress for the region internally and externally.
• Maintain GIS database for all current and envisioned routing in each state.
• Respond to or help direct inquiries by the public, partners, and media related to the ECG.
• Provide state and regional news & stories for e-news, website, & social media.
• Represent ECGA at relevant meetings and events.
• Maintain files, a database of contacts, and email groups as needed for communication within the region.
• Assist the development team as directed to increase regional resources from ECGA membership, donors, foundations, corporate support, and successful events.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan up to 6% employer match
• 37.5 hour work week
• 15 paid vacation days per year (increases to 17 after second year of service)
• 11 paid holidays & paid sick leave
• Summer Fresh Air Fridays (office is closed on Fridays in July and August)
• Staff development fund
• Active commuting benefit
• Charitable giving match
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance. ECGA covers 90% of premium for medical and 50% dental & vision for employees & 50% toward dependents’ medical/dental/vision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level