Who We are
At TPL, we're a team of outdoor advocates who believe in connecting everyone to the outdoors. As an ethos, we believe access to the outdoors is a fundamental human need and essential to our health and well-being. ​We're committed to creating more places that bring us outside—parks, trails, playgrounds, and public lands—and making them available and welcoming to everyone, everywhere, regardless of ZIP code. We also understand that land has meaning; it tells the story of our history. That's why, through our Black History and Culture initiative, we're working to preserve sites that more fully represent the Black American experience; and we're an ally and partner to Tribal and Indigenous communities, working in partnership to reconnect them with their ancestral lands.

One hundred million people, including 28 million children, don't have nearby access to a park within ten minutes of their home. We're determined to change this outdoor equity gap–and as a result, nine million people and counting now have access because of our work. We have miles to go and a plan to get there. We're inclusive change-makers who believe in connecting everyone to the outdoors. We inspire by paving the way forward and strengthening our connection to nature. Join us! 
 
Position Summary:
The Black History and Culture Program Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the department's progress toward delivering upon TPL’s strategic plan. Responsibilities primarily involve managing and improving the operational systems and infrastructure that facilitate the department's activities.
This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Office of the Director of Black History and Culture and manages the flow and exchange of information, streamlines interactions, and acts as administrative and organizational support in a fast-paced environment. This position exercises considerable discretion and judgment in serving as representative of the Director.  This position also supports the department by ensuring the smooth operation of philanthropy activities, including donor engagement, stakeholder relations, and database management.
 
Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day business operations of the BHAC initiative under the guidance of the National Director
• Lead the optimization and strengthening of departmental systems and infrastructure
• Support the development of long-term planning, project status reporting, and DAI module
• Serve as project manager to coordinate BHAC work across various databases and systems
• Tackle issues, conflicts, and barriers, elevating them to the appropriate level when necessary
• Foster and maintain professional relationships with internal and external constituents
• Serve as the National Director’s primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate and project manage key relationships for the Director, including, tracking, planning and follow up
• Draft and edits letters, emails, papers, memoranda, proposals, contracts, etc.
• Maintain a complex master calendar of activities and events for the Director. Arranges meetings, donor visits, appointments, travel arrangements, logistics coordination and itinerary preparation. Serves as point of contact for availability and communication
• Ensure that the Director is prepared and in possession of materials and information
• Process invoices and payments on behalf of BHAC
• Maintain donor records in Clearview, TPL’s philanthropy database
• Offer administrative support for the philanthropy program, including acknowledgments, mailings, and gift processing
• Contribute actively to donor cultivation, fundraising events, and research
• Collaborate with philanthropy colleagues across the organization

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Excel in organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite and latest PC software programs for calendaring, database management and research
• Self-motivated with an ability to work with little direct supervision, prioritize work, and exercise good judgment in identifying and solving problems.
• Experience in event planning, budget management, and volunteer coordination preferred
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach
• Thrive as a team player, adaptable and flexible
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed, work occasional evenings, weekends and travel
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Strong commitment to TPL’s shared values (Belonging, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Hope) to effectively work across the organization.

Trust for Public Land is a hybrid work environment, and this role will ideally be located near a Trust for Public Land office. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for the Trust for Public Land’s comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation and sick pay plus holidays, a year end office closure, and a 403(b)-retirement plan, currently with up to a 7% company match. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience; the anticipated hiring range for this position is $72,000-$85,000.

Trust for Public Land’s active goal is to be an inclusive and equitable place to work and build community. As the organization actively works to eliminate racial and other disparities it welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skillsets. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the above criteria; if you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case, we encourage you to apply.
 

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