Special Projects and Policy Manager - California (2 Year Term)

About the position

Trust for Public Land envisions a future where every community has safe, equitable access to a high-quality park within a 10-minute walk of home. The 10-Minute Walk program is one way we work - in collaboration with cities, community-based partners and residents - to address the most pressing questions and challenges to park equity. The Special Projects and Policy Manager - California is a two-year term limited position, created to help increase park equity and access in Los Angeles. The Special Projects and Policy Manager will be a key member of the Parks for People - Los Angeles team.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute a community based policy and organizing campaign strategy to increase park access and equity in Los Angeles.
• Work with partners and key leaders, including the City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks.
• Build and maintain coalition support to increase park access, engagement with local appointed and elected officials.
• Develop, plan, coordinate, and implement a large-scale campaign involving diverse team members, partners, and media outlets.
• Use data and analysis gathered through TPL's GIS team to support/inform the campaign.
• Track and represent TPL with partner organizations at City Council and relevant committee meetings.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with partner organizations and community-based organizations.
• Work with internal and external marketing professionals to create consistent messaging around the campaign.

Requirements

• A degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Urban Planning or other related field from an accredited university or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 10 years' experience that includes working on policy campaigns with a proven track record of success.
• Experience with local government budgeting and operations.
• Experience working with community based organizations in a collaborative and community lead coalition.
• Experience managing a team and budget.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with public speaking to promote a project or organizational goals.
• Ability to manage complex projects from start to finish with moderate level of supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to function well as a team member.
• High degree of creativity, vision, and resourcefulness.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
• Able and willing to work long hours under time pressure.
• An awareness and understanding of environmental justice and park equity issues in low-income, urban communities.
• Excellent budgeting and time management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience overseeing polling, research, and earned and paid media (such as mail and/or radio and social media).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation and sick pay plus holidays.
• Year end office closure.
• 403(b)-retirement plan, currently with up to a 7% company match.