Program Manager

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct research on sustainability policies, best practices and emerging models;
• Contribute to the creation of models, guides and tools to support local governments and schools to implement recommended best practices;
• Develop well-written narrative and statistical reports containing project findings, conclusions and recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public policy, or similar is required;
• Minimum of two years of experience working in land-use planning, public policy, local municipal government or similar field is preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in presentations and in written research reports, guidance documents, and case studies for diverse audiences having varying levels of knowledge about sustainability programs and policies;
• Organized and ability to prioritize and complete multiple simultaneous projects;
• Knowledge of municipal land-use planning and zoning in New Jersey with an understanding of climate change, its impacts at the local level and policies and activities municipalities can undertake to be more resilient;
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate a process with partners and stakeholders to develop municipal guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in planning or related field;
• American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) certification and/or certified licensed New Jersey Professional Planner (PP);
• ArcGIS skills and data management capabilities.

About the Role

The Sustainability Institute at the College of New Jersey is seeking a candidate for the Program Manager role. The Program Manager works with the Senior Program Manager of Policy and Planning, and is responsible for researching best practices related to sustainable development for local government and supporting the implementation of them in the Sustainable Jersey programs with a particular emphasis on land-use and climate resilience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans;
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program;
• Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program;
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Employee affinity groups;
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.).

Contact Information

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How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.