Socal Asla
Program Director – Los Angeles Parks for People
Socal Asla, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122
Are you passionate about creating vibrant, healthy, and inclusive communities through the power of parks and green spaces? Here’s your chance to lead a dynamic team as the Program Director for Los Angeles Parks for People at The Trust for Public Land!
Why Us?
Quality parks are the heartbeat of thriving communities. At TPL, we’re on a mission to ensure everyone has access to a quality park within a 10-minute walk. With over 100 million people, including 28 million children, lacking this essential connection to nature, your role as a Program Director is pivotal in shaping a healthier and more equitable future.
What You’ll Do:
Lead a transformational community engagement process
Manage and mentor the Los Angeles Parks for People Program staff
Collaborate closely with conservation and philanthropy teams
Represent the organization strategically and financially throughout Southern California
Develop and maintain key relationships with local leaders in government, businesses, conservation communities, and media
Who We’re Looking For:
We need a dynamic leader who thrives in a matrix structure, excels at collaboration, and can navigate the diverse landscape of Southern California. If you’re skilled at relationship-building and have a passion for creating nature-rich spaces, this role is perfect for you!
Location:
Based in the heart of Los Angeles, you’ll work with communities across Southern California, including Los Angeles, El Monte, South Gate, and our exciting new projects in Orange County.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us in building a legacy of healthy, livable communities for generations to come. Be a part of the movement to ensure everyone has the opportunity to explore, wonder, discover, and play in quality parks.
Position Summary
As the Program Director, you will oversee the strategy, design, and implementation of new and existing programs (18 active park equity projects with a total design and construction budget of $76 million) to deliver on our mission of creating parks and protecting land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.
Essential Functions
Program Development and Strategy:
Lead and build on a strategy to close Los Angeles’ Park Equity gap through coalition and local community power building.
Manage the Los Angeles Parks for People program staff, budget, and guide implementation of projects that support overall California Strategic Plan goals.
Steward program partnerships with local non-profits and community groups in support of park development, green schoolyards, and stewardship goals.
Oversee and implement community engagement processes that ensure equity in participation.
Develop and maintain key relationships within the program area with political, corporate, non-governmental organizations, and civic leaders.
Manage a multi-year program budget (of approximately $3.5M) in support of funding goals and annual expenditure forecasts.
Qualifications
Proven ability to manage complex projects, programs, staff, and budgets.
Familiarity with urban planning and construction processes, particularly park planning.
Excellent leadership, meeting facilitation, collaboration, public speaking and communication skills.
Experience in working with community leaders, agency staff, elected officials and local media.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 8 years related experience.
Willingness to travel and attend evening meetings.
Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Excel and familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS).
As a full-time, exempt employee, you will be eligible for The Trust for Public Land’s comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, three weeks of vacation annually plus holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan, currently with an up to 7% company match. The anticipated salary is $115,000-$140,000.
The Trust for Public Land’s active goal is to be an inclusive and equitable place to work and build community. We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skillsets and experiences.
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Why Us?
Quality parks are the heartbeat of thriving communities. At TPL, we’re on a mission to ensure everyone has access to a quality park within a 10-minute walk. With over 100 million people, including 28 million children, lacking this essential connection to nature, your role as a Program Director is pivotal in shaping a healthier and more equitable future.
What You’ll Do:
Lead a transformational community engagement process
Manage and mentor the Los Angeles Parks for People Program staff
Collaborate closely with conservation and philanthropy teams
Represent the organization strategically and financially throughout Southern California
Develop and maintain key relationships with local leaders in government, businesses, conservation communities, and media
Who We’re Looking For:
We need a dynamic leader who thrives in a matrix structure, excels at collaboration, and can navigate the diverse landscape of Southern California. If you’re skilled at relationship-building and have a passion for creating nature-rich spaces, this role is perfect for you!
Location:
Based in the heart of Los Angeles, you’ll work with communities across Southern California, including Los Angeles, El Monte, South Gate, and our exciting new projects in Orange County.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us in building a legacy of healthy, livable communities for generations to come. Be a part of the movement to ensure everyone has the opportunity to explore, wonder, discover, and play in quality parks.
Position Summary
As the Program Director, you will oversee the strategy, design, and implementation of new and existing programs (18 active park equity projects with a total design and construction budget of $76 million) to deliver on our mission of creating parks and protecting land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.
Essential Functions
Program Development and Strategy:
Lead and build on a strategy to close Los Angeles’ Park Equity gap through coalition and local community power building.
Manage the Los Angeles Parks for People program staff, budget, and guide implementation of projects that support overall California Strategic Plan goals.
Steward program partnerships with local non-profits and community groups in support of park development, green schoolyards, and stewardship goals.
Oversee and implement community engagement processes that ensure equity in participation.
Develop and maintain key relationships within the program area with political, corporate, non-governmental organizations, and civic leaders.
Manage a multi-year program budget (of approximately $3.5M) in support of funding goals and annual expenditure forecasts.
Qualifications
Proven ability to manage complex projects, programs, staff, and budgets.
Familiarity with urban planning and construction processes, particularly park planning.
Excellent leadership, meeting facilitation, collaboration, public speaking and communication skills.
Experience in working with community leaders, agency staff, elected officials and local media.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 8 years related experience.
Willingness to travel and attend evening meetings.
Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Excel and familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS).
As a full-time, exempt employee, you will be eligible for The Trust for Public Land’s comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, three weeks of vacation annually plus holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan, currently with an up to 7% company match. The anticipated salary is $115,000-$140,000.
The Trust for Public Land’s active goal is to be an inclusive and equitable place to work and build community. We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skillsets and experiences.
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