Project Delivery Specialist

Arbor Day Foundation•Lincoln, NE

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Arbor Day Foundation is seeking a Project Delivery Specialist to join their Mission Delivery team. This role is crucial in translating partner commitments into well-executed, scalable project delivery, focusing on tree distribution efforts. The specialist will coordinate across teams, develop actionable plans, and manage campaigns within an internal platform to bring projects to life. The work directly supports the Foundation's mission of planting, nurturing, and celebrating trees as a solution to global issues and strengthens partner relationships.

Requirements

Passion for the Foundation’s mission, nature, environmental stewardship, and people.
Experience managing or coordinating complex, high-volume projects, programs, logistics, or operational workflows in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, manage dependencies, and maintain momentum across multiple stakeholders and timelines.
Demonstrated ability to bring clarity and structure to ambiguous or evolving processes.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to keep diverse stakeholders aligned and informed.
Skill in building strong working relationships across teams and with external partners.
Ability to translate inputs and requirements into practical project plans, timelines, and system-based outputs.
Comfort working in systems and tools that support project tracking, reporting, and execution (e.g., CRM, Monday.com, or similar platforms), with the ability to quickly learn new tools and apply them effectively.
A detail-oriented, solution-focused mindset with strong judgment and follow-through.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the central driver for project execution, translating partner commitments and internal requests into clear, actionable project plans with defined scope, timelines, logistics, and deliverables.
Bring structure and clarity across teams by coordinating inputs from Corporate Partnerships, Procurement, Fulfillment, and internal teams to align goals, resources, and timelines and ensure seamless delivery.
Lead and manage projects end-to-end, from initial request through campaign launch, event delivery, and closeout, ensuring each stage is executed with clarity, accuracy, and timeliness.
Manage multiple concurrent projects, tracking milestones, mitigating risks, and resolving challenges to keep projects on track.
Build and manage campaigns within the Foundation’s Community Tree Distribution (CTD) tool, translating project details into system-based outputs and preparing campaigns for launch.
Troubleshoot and update campaigns as needed (e.g., timing, location, species, logistics), and escalate system issues to technology partners when appropriate.
Maintain accurate project data across systems (CRM, project management tools, and CTD), ensuring visibility, consistency, and alignment across stakeholders.
Communicate proactively, setting expectations, resolving gaps, and keeping internal teams and partners aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
Support external partners with logistical coordination, including shipping updates, event preparation, and day-of support as needed.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce friction across handoffs, and strengthen how projects are delivered at scale.
Represent the Foundation with professionalism and authenticity in partner meetings, conferences, and events.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage – Multiple plan options, including PPO and HDHP.
Company-Paid Life Insurance – $15,000 basic coverage, plus voluntary options.
Short- & Long-Term Disability – Fully covered by the company.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential counseling and resources for you and your family.
Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, Critical Illness (includes infertility coverage), and Hospital Indemnity plans available for additional protection.
401(k) Retirement Plan – Immediate eligibility with company match up to 5%; full vesting after 5 years.
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account – Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Eight paid holidays, one floating holiday, and an annual “Unplug Time” during the holidays.
Parental Leave – 12 weeks paid for birthing parents; 2 weeks paid for non-birthing parents. Also including for adoptions.
Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, volunteer time off.
Professional Development – Access to LinkedIn Learning and tuition reimbursement.
Annual Learning Goal – Encouraged to spend 40+ hours on development.
HealthJoy App – Included with health plan for easy care navigation.
Wellness & Recognition – Incentives, recognition gifts awarded for work anniversaries & birthdays.
Exclusive Discounts & Free Admission – Tree Adventure, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, golf and more.