Outdoor Environmental Operations Manager

Blockbyblock; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Block by Block is seeking an Environmental Operations Manager to oversee one of our Ambassador programs. You will supervise a field team, coordinate facilities operations and groundskeeping, and drive continual program improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of management experience, excellent customer service and communication skills, and comfort working outside in varying weather. This role offers daily coaching, inventory management, and hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience.
• Excellent customer service skills with a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Hiring and training a positive, skilled, and dependable team.
• Adjusting deployment of resources to changing needs.
• Identifying and solving problems to improve program quality.
• Procuring and managing inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Reporting outcomes through spreadsheets and budgets.
• Hands-on coaching and mentoring in the field.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

College coursework preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Block by Block is seeking an Environmental Operations Manager to oversee one of our Ambassador programs. You will supervise a field team, coordinate facilities operations and groundskeeping, and drive continual program improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of management experience, excellent customer service and communication skills, and comfort working outside in varying weather. This role offers daily coaching, inventory management, and hands-on leadership.