PolicyLink is hiring a
POSITION TITLE: Project Manager- Sustainable Cities for All
LOCATION: Remote
STATUS: Exempt
APPLY BY: Open Until Filled
Organization Overview
PolicyLink is a national research and action institute advancing racial and economic equity by Lifting Up What Works®. We are dedicated to improving the lives of the 100 million people in America who live in or near poverty, particularly those facing the barriers of structural racism. We are currently working remotely. Please visit our website at: www.policylink.org to learn more about our work, values, and impact.
Position Overview
This position, available immediately, is an exciting opportunity to join the staff at PolicyLink. PolicyLink is seeking a Project Manager to support Sustainable Cities for All (“SC4A”), a program designed to cultivate community-driven partnerships with city governments and local elected leaders to advance racial wealth equity and climate-related outcomes for Black populations. The Project Manager will organize, manage, and plan complex projects for SC4A. The ideal candidate will have production experience and strong skills in developing and overseeing work plans along with strong coordination skills. The Project Manager will also plan and oversee logistical aspects of SC4A and coordinate and schedule initiative-related meetings.
Sustainable Cities for All (“SC4A”) is a national initiative that invests in transformational local solutions at the intersection of climate change and racial wealth equity by strengthening the capacity of relationships between cities and communities to co-create and implement solutions. The initiative will prioritize deep investment over four years in up to 25 cities with significant Black populations and high levels of climate vulnerability and racial wealth inequity. PolicyLink serves as the lead partner for SC4A and will coordinate the efforts of national, regional, and local partners to implement a portfolio of community engagements.
The Project Manager serves as backbone support across functions for SC4A. Working closely with the Managing Director for SC4A, the Project Manager proactively ensures that projects within the initiative are on track and deadlines are met in a timely fashion.
Responsibilities
Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Required
Education and Experience Qualifications
Additional Candidate Characteristics
Work Environment
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $90,000 – 115,000 based on experience.
Additionally, PolicyLink provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k match, ancillary benefits, access to Flexible Spending Accounts, commuter expenses, and generous leave benefits.
To Apply:
We accept online applications only.
Please note_: No phone calls please._ Only those selected to participate in our hiring process will be contacted.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
PolicyLink strongly values equity and believes in a just and fair society where all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. We work towards a more inclusive world and as such we are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. PolicyLink is committed to maintaining a diverse and multicultural working environment.
“Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.”
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