Strategic NY Trails & Greenways Director

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

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company a;

Hybrid work arrangement

Resumo da vaga

Trust for Public Land in New York is seeking a NYS Trails Director to lead a portfolio of major trail and greenway projects, including the Long Island Greenway and QueensWay. You will set the program's strategic direction, build government and philanthropic partnerships, and shepherd projects from concept through construction.

The role demands an entrepreneurial mindset, strong political acumen, and 11+ years of experience delivering large-scale public infrastructure; a Bachelor's degree is

Qualificações

• 11+ years of professional experience leading complex public infrastructure projects.
• Experience navigating multiple levels of government, competing interests, and complex approval processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with officials, funders, media, and community members.

Responsabilidades

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and oversee implementation of TPL’s New York State trails and greenways strategy, identifying where TPL’s resources and relationships can have the greatest impact.
• Government & Partnership Strategy: Build and sustain relationships with municipal, county, state, and federal agencies; elected officials; and community and advocacy partners.
• Project Development & Delivery: Lead the implementation of a portfolio of major trail and greenway infrastructure projects — including the Long Island Greenway and QueensWay.
• Funding & Resource Development: Develop funding strategies that combine public and philanthropic sources.
• External Representation: Represent TPL’s trails and greenways work in New York with elected officials, agencies, funders, media, and community stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Strategic leadership

Policy & stakeholder engagement

Public infrastructure experience

Political navigation

Team leadership

Formação

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in planning, public administration, engineering, or related field a plus

Descrição da vaga

Trust for Public Land in New York is seeking a NYS Trails Director to lead a portfolio of major trail and greenway projects, including the Long Island Greenway and QueensWay. You will set the program's strategic direction, build government and philanthropic partnerships, and shepherd projects from concept through construction.

The role demands an entrepreneurial mindset, strong political acumen, and 11+ years of experience delivering large-scale public infrastructure; a Bachelor's degree is