Head of Projects (m/f/d)

Trails Project Manager Schuylkill River Greenways is looking for someone who is passionate about rivers and trails and dedicated to improving communities to be the Trails Project Manager. The Trails Project Manager helps to plan, design, build, and manage the Schuylkill River Trail in Berks and Schuylkill Counties and helps to develop the Schuylkill River Water Trail. The Trails Project Manager supports every stage of trail development including:

• Master planning
• Grant writing and reporting
• Design and engineering
• Consultant hiring and management
• Construction management
• Maintenance and safety management

The Trails Project Manager manages trail programs including:

• The Trails Project Manager will occasionally work with the SRG team to promote and develop the Schuylkill River Heritage Area and support SRG events including:
• Paddling Film Festival
• The Trails Project Manager will report to the Trails Director and will work from the Schuylkill River Greenways office at 140 College Drive, Pottstown, PA. Approximately 15% of the work will be performed outdoors. Work will at times be around heavy equipment and construction sites. follows Pennsylvania and Montgomery County Covid pandemic guidelines. SRG has had evolving remote work policies due to the pandemic.

Employees must be able to work effectively from home when necessary.

SRG is committed to building a staff that matches the diversity of the communities we serve. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote

regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in landscape architecture, planning, engineering, or a related field is preferred, but significant, applicable work experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• The ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects at once
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Experience with GIS mapping and analysis (ArcMap or Arc GIS Pro)
• Experience in grant writing, administration, and reporting
• Graphic design skills
• Licensed to operate a motor vehicle and willingness to travel throughout the Schuylkill River Heritage Area – must have a personal vehicle
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software (AI, ID, Photoshop)
• Ability to relate well with people and partners at all levels and with people from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and diverse communities
• Experience in managing interns, volunteers or temporary employees
• Interest in issues related to land and water conservation, community stewardship and trails
• Spanish is a plus.

This position requires some work outdoors and standing or walking for long periods of time. reading of drawings and computers, and distant vision and depth perception are required for surveying and land analysis.

This is a full-time position. We value work-life balance and provide the following benefits to help our staff manage their mental, emotional, and physical health:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays and personal leave
• Group health insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions
• Team building and bonding outings.
• Please send cover letter and resume via e-mail with the subject line “Trails Project Manager Position” to: