Remote Resilient Cities Lead for GSI

Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Spatial Informatics Group Natural Assets Laboratory is seeking a resilient cities program manager to advance GSI and urban forestry initiatives. The role focuses on coordinating diverse partners, developing outreach materials, and aligning activities with strategic goals.

The candidate should have strong communication, grant management experience, and the ability to work remotely in a multidisciplinary environment across the Southwest region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years in conservation, environmental research, or related work.
• Experience managing grant-funded projects in stormwater, urban resilience, or GSI.
• Ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders including government officials and community partners.
• Cross-disciplinary experience across architecture, landscape architecture, forestry, ecology, or GIS.
• Strong written/verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work remotely with willingness to learn new systems and tools.
• Experience working across diverse Southwest communities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse project portfolio spanning GSI and urban forestry initiatives.
• Serve as point of contact for nonprofit, agency, and community partners on resilient cities projects.
• Facilitate meetings (online, in-person, hybrid)—field trips, workshops, trainings.
• Develop education, outreach, and programmatic materials (handouts, flyers, social media, newsletters).
• Lead or support community engagement events and outreach; build strong partner relationships.
• Collaborate with program staff to align project activities with broader program goals and strategy.
• Oversee project implementation, ensuring on-time deliverables with partners.
• Manage project budgets (with Finance/supervisor support), grant compliance, invoicing.
• Track program accomplishments to inform reporting and planning.
• Identify funding opportunities and lead grant writing for project funds.
• May supervise staff, volunteers, or interns.
• Model SIG-NAL values—integrity, respect, professionalism.

Skills

Grant management

Stakeholder engagement

Remote collaboration

Cross-disciplinary work

Communication skills

Project governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural resources or related field

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Data analysis software

Job description

Spatial Informatics Group Natural Assets Laboratory is seeking a resilient cities program manager to advance GSI and urban forestry initiatives. The role focuses on coordinating diverse partners, developing outreach materials, and aligning activities with strategic goals.

The candidate should have strong communication, grant management experience, and the ability to work remotely in a multidisciplinary environment across the Southwest region.