Program Manager Air Quality

We are hiring! Are you looking to work for an organization that seeks to have an impact on the world through advocacy and action? The Green Door Initiative is looking to add to our team of servant leaders who fight for environmental justice one neighborhood at a time.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Green Door Initiative (GDI) is an internationally known non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that every person is environmentally literate, capable of practicing and promoting sustainability as a lifestyle.  Our work includes advocacy in the areas of climate justice, environmental health, access to safe drinking water, job training and civic engagement. GDI embraces the following core values as a driver for company culture and success:

• People centered
• Justice Minded
• Compassionate toward others
• Life affirming no matter the circumstances

These 4 values are the pillars upon which we stand as a team and work as an organization. All employees should embrace our mission and vision and incorporate our core values in their day-to-day work as we strive to impact our community.

GDI is seeking an enterprising individual to serve as Program Manager for the Air Quality division. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that assigned project-based programs are administered and adhere to the established schedules, specifications and budgets according to the appropriate grant. The manager may both plan and execute programs, pilots and community engagement activities. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of emotional intelligence.  The incumbent is a self-starter with the ability to be proactive and manage multiple tasks including managing a team of professionals as well as students. Exemplary organizational skills along with basic project management skills is a must. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and manage a network of providers to engage in GDI's air quality testing and improvement program.
• Manage a network of childcare centers including the internal process and structure to obtain analysis and remediation of air quality issues.
• Manage a team of interns and licensed contractors ensuring that air quality equipment is properly installed.
• Evaluate the quality assurance process/contractor ensuring that the program metrics are being met.
• Oversee an Air Quality Advisory Team which ensures that the program's goals are properly identified and kept current.
• Manage data, prepare reports for the community and granters.
• Ensure that instruction materials are adequate and available for program participants.
• Represent GDI at community events to ensure the visibility of the organization.
• Prepare reports and updates for various grant funders and clients.
• Coordinate with project steering committee.
• Direct, plan and organize all components of the environmental quality programs.
• Conduct webinars and training for childcare centers on issues related to indoor air quality.
• Supervise, lead, develop and motivate contractors.
• Conduct project evaluation activities
• Design and lead community engagement efforts in alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and cultivate partnerships with stakeholders and organizations.
• Create and implement learning materials for workshops and trainings.
• Forecasts potential schedule delays and develops alternatives.
• Lead training sessions for the community on air quality monitoring and remediation.
• Expand and manage the AQMP project utilizing resources.
• Supervise site visit team.
• Facilitate events and other company activities that are program related.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Additional duties as assigned.