REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Community Services

BASIC FUNCTION: The Lead Planner in Community Services is responsible for executing the implementation of on-the-ground projects that advance the Conservancy’s goals related to enhancing water quality and soil health, advancing environmental and flood resiliency, improving recreational access, safety, and stewardship of the Brandywine, and advancing trails that connect communities to one another and nature.  

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS: Works with other Conservancy staff as necessary regarding land  conservation, municipal planning, land stewardship projects, and advancing the goals of the Brandywine Creek Greenway.
                            
RESPONSIBILITIES:    

1. Responsible for leading projects related to resource conservation, agricultural best management practices, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, the Brandywine Creek Greenway Initiative, and other program related activities.
2. Identifies and cultivates Community Service projects in Conservancy priority areas, capitalizing on the Conservancy’s existing relationships with key landowners, partners, and stakeholders therein.
3. Represents Brandywine Conservancy in several external collaborative efforts to advance strategic efforts in key geographic constituencies and programmatic objectives.
4. Supervises the work of consultants and other assistants as needed for project specific tasks. Reviews consultant work for compliance with the Conservancy’s conservation objectives and funding requirements. Assists in coordinating Community Services grant budgets, expenses, and funding reporting with the Conservancy Accountant and Development Department.
5. Prepares reports, project metric data analysis and other requests as needed for project and program related work.
6. Responsible for participating in partnerships and collaborations, as assigned, to advance the Conservancy’s mission.
7. Works with local, state, and federal land conservation program staff and agencies to coordinate conservation efforts and solutions.
8. Makes presentations to the Conservancy Committee to obtain approval of proposed projects or grant applications and update the Committee on resource conservation activities.
9. Participates in Conservancy public relations and outreach efforts as needed.  Contributes to Conservancy publications.  Makes presentations to interested groups.
10. Responsible for collaborating with the Development Department as needed in the identification of potential funding opportunities, preparation of grant proposals and grant reporting requirements and funder/donor cultivation
11. Performs other duties as assigned.  

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in geography, environmental science, ecology, agronomy, construction management, engineering, land planning, or related field.
2. 5 –7 years’ experience with conservation, agricultural or natural resource management, land use planning and/or multi-use trail planning and implementation.
3. High degree of familiarity with agricultural best management practices, green stormwater infrastructure, maps, conservation plans, construction documents, and municipal plans.
4. Familiarity with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program.
5. Ability to effectively manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and to work efficiently under pressure.
6. Willing to devote such time as required to perform assigned functions.  Expected to work eight hours between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Occasional night meetings and weekend work.  Must be able and comfortable working outdoors in rural natural conditions and construction sites.  Frequent travel within southeast Pennsylvania and Delaware and to other places as necessary.
7. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Positive and energetic attitude. Strong personal initiative and organizational skills required.
8. Proficiency with Microsoft Office traditional and cloud programs, including MS Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. Familiarity with GIS and GPS preferred.
9. Flexibility in dealing with changing priorities.
10. Must have a means of transportation to and from work and work assignments.  
11. Must be able to lift and carry 30 lbs.

Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff.