Director, NY State Trails — Strategic Leader for Greenways

The Trust for Public Land; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 111.000 - 130.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and sick pay plus holidays

Year-end office closure

403(b) retirement plan with up to 7%公司

Resumo da vaga

Trust for Public Land in New York seeks a strategic NYS Trails Director to guide a portfolio of large trail and greenway projects statewide. You will lead coalition-building with government agencies, funders, and communities to move initiatives like Long Island Greenway and QueensWay forward.

You will oversee project development from concept through construction, manage a small team and consultants, and secure public and philanthropic funding to build high-impact infrastructure that connects

Qualificações

• 11+ years leading complex public infrastructure projects.
• Experience navigating multiple levels of government and approvals.
• Experience securing public and philanthropic funding for major projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of New York City and Long Island geography is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and oversee NYS trails/greenways strategy and implementation.
• Build relationships with municipal, state, federal agencies, elected officials, funders, and partners.
• Lead delivery of major trail/greenway projects from concept to construction; manage teams and budgets.
• Identify and pursue public grants, appropriations, and philanthropic funding.
• Represent TPL’s trails work to officials, funders, media, and communities in NY.
• Oversee consultants, contracts, schedules, and risk management.

Conhecimentos

Strategic leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Political and interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Formação

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in planning/public admin/engineering

Descrição da vaga

Trust for Public Land in New York seeks a strategic NYS Trails Director to guide a portfolio of large trail and greenway projects statewide. You will lead coalition-building with government agencies, funders, and communities to move initiatives like Long Island Greenway and QueensWay forward.

You will oversee project development from concept through construction, manage a small team and consultants, and secure public and philanthropic funding to build high-impact infrastructure that connects