Perfect Earth Project · 1 day ago
Living Lands Program Specialist
East Hampton, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expPerfect Earth Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting toxic-free, nature-based land care practices. They are seeking a Living Lands Program Specialist to support programming and outreach efforts on Long Island, working closely with homeowners to transition to sustainable landscaping practices.
Non-profit Organizations
Hiring Manager
Edwina von Gal
Responsibilities
Support the free Living Lands site visits program by scheduling visits, performing assessments, writing visit reports, and handling administrative tasks as needed
Assist with workshop planning: registration, promotion and more for local educational and outreach events
Instruct and administer educational events as both a supporting and lead educator
Manage various aspects of design, installation, and maintenance of a demonstration garden at Amber Waves Teaching Farm
Oversee interns and volunteers intermittently, as needed
Represent Perfect Earth at local partner events
Create and update materials for educational programs and social media outreach with other Perfect Earth staff
Track reach and goal attainment for relevant grants
Qualification
Required
5 years of hands-on experience in the fields of landscaping or horticulture, ideally with nature-based land care
Strong botanical, horticultural, and plant health care knowledge
Understanding of basic ecology, including plant/wildlife interactions, soil biology, benefits of native plants, etc
A passion for the environment
Experience and comfortability as an informal educator
Excellent contacts in horticulture, environmental, and educational fields
Independent self-starter
Compelling consensus-builder and problem solver
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
Ability to work remotely with travel to project sites as needed
A valid driver's license
Preferred
Avid learner, reader, and student of all things natural and environmental
Knowledge of Long Island's East End environmental, landscaping, municipal, and plant communities
Experience working on nature-based projects (landscaping, design, architecture)
Proven passion for the environment and ecological land care
Experience working in for-profit businesses and understanding the conventional landscaping business model
Proficiency with GIS software
Spanish language skills
Benefits
Health and retirement benefits
Company
Perfect Earth Project
Perfect Earth Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to promote nature-based land care practices for the health of people, their pets, and the planet.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Edwina von Gal
Founder/President
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