Program Director - Green Infrastructure Workforce Development at The Doe Fund Inc

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Workforce Development, Green Infrastructure, Field Operations, Team Management, Contract Compliance, Quality Control, Data Analysis, Community Engagement, Budget Management, Environmental Stewardship, Horticulture, Public Space Maintenance, Leadership, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Collaboration, Operational Efficiency

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Let’s Connect! Are you ready to embark on a new career endeavor? The Doe Fund is a leading New York City non-profit organization that operates the enormously visible Ready, Willing & Able program, whose participants clean over 115 miles of streets and sidewalks every day. With an $80 million budget, 500+ staff members, and 46,000 individual donors, The Doe Fund is nationally acclaimed as a work-based model for solving homelessness and criminal recidivism. We empower people to break the cycles of homelessness, welfare dependency, substance abuse, and incarceration through innovative work and housing programs. The Doe Fund seeks a Program Director to lead and oversee the implementation of the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Green Infrastructure Workforce Program, a $1.5 million annual initiative to maintain over 1,035 rain gardens across East New York and Ozone Park. This initiative integrates environmental stewardship with workforce development, offering transitional employment and career training to individuals facing employment barriers. This role requires a leader with expertise in workforce development, green infrastructure, and large-scale field operations, with the ability to manage a mixed seasonal and year-round workforce while ensuring project efficiency and compliance. RESPONSIBILITIES: * PROGRAM LEADERSHIP AND WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT * Oversee the recruitment, hiring, and training of program staff, including a Field Operations Manager, Field Supervisors (year-round), and Crew Members (seasonal and year-round). * Manage seasonal workforce transitions, ensuring efficient onboarding and scheduling as summer and winter crews cycle in and out. * Ensure that year-round Field Supervisors provide continuity and ongoing leadership for seasonal staff rotations. * Develop and implement an operational framework that integrates DEP green infrastructure maintenance best practices with workforce training models. * Oversee program scalability and long-term sustainability, leveraging lessons learned from prior workforce initiatives. OPERATIONAL OVERSIGHT AND COMPLIANCE * Ensure contractual compliance with DEP and other regulatory agencies, meeting all performance benchmarks, reporting requirements, and safety standards. * Develop and oversee quality control measures to ensure the maintenance of rain gardens meets DEP specifications. * Coordinate with the Field Operations Manager to optimize work schedules for both peak-season and off-season staffing. * Implement a data-driven approach to track maintenance work, workforce training progress, and overall program impact. STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT * Serve as the primary liaison between The Doe Fund and NYC DEP, ensuring strong communication and alignment of program goals. * Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, environmental advocacy groups, and workforce development stakeholders. * Represent the program at public events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings to advocate for green workforce initiatives. * Work with The Doe Fund’s External Affairs team to promote the program’s impact through media and community outreach. FUNDING AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT * Oversee the program’s $1.5M annual budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources. * Ensure financial accountability, budget forecasting, and compliance with grant or contract requirements. QUALIFICATIONS: * * Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred (Environmental Science, Biology, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Workforce Development, or related field). * Minimum 5+ years of experience in program management, workforce development, green infrastructure, or municipal contract administration. * Proven track record of managing large-scale maintenance or operations teams, including seasonal and year-round workforce transitions. * Experience with government contracts, including reporting, compliance, and performance tracking. * Strong knowledge of green infrastructure, horticulture, or public space maintenance. * Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to oversee field-based crews and operational staff. * Strong analytical skills, including experience using data to drive decision-making and program improvements. * Ability to engage with government agencies, funders, and community stakeholders. * Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Interested? Submit your application for review. Before you go, we want to assure you that we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of individuals who share our mission and who want to join us in working on the cutting-edge of important social issues. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we highly encourage applications from candidates regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

The Program Director will oversee the implementation of the Green Infrastructure Workforce Program, managing staff recruitment, training, and operational compliance. They will also ensure effective communication with stakeholders and maintain program sustainability.