Senior Program Manager - Tennessee Urban Programs
Quick answer
Trust for Public Land is hiring a senior program manager for urban programs in Tennessee, paying $91,078 – 105,000 per year, with a hybrid work schedule.
- Role
- Senior Program Manager - Tennessee Urban Programs
- Organization
- Trust for Public Land
- Location
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $91,078 – 105,000
- Category
- Other
The role
Trust for Public Land seeks a Senior Program Manager, TN Urban Programs to advance equitable access to parks, public spaces, trails, schoolyards, and welcoming community places in Tennessee's urban and growing communities.
What you'll do
- Lead a portfolio of urban community development, park, schoolyard, trail, and public space initiatives
- Coordinate multiple concurrent projects and partnerships
- Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal and community partners
- Apply subject-matter knowledge at a high level of complexity
- Identify risks outside the norm and opportunities for greater efficiency
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with municipal staff and community organizations
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
- 7+ years of experience in urban planning, community development, municipal relations, public sector partnerships, parks and recreation, nonprofit leadership, or related fields
- Demonstrated success leading multiple projects, partnerships, or community initiatives simultaneously
- Experience independently working with municipal governments, public agencies, elected officials, nonprofit partners, and other external stakeholders
- Advanced facilitation, coalition-building, and community engagement skills
- Knowledge of public funding programs, grant opportunities, community development strategies, and the interdependencies among program, philanthropy, conservation, and project delivery processes
What you'll bring
How we treat you
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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $91,078 – 105,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree, 7+ years of experience in urban planning, community development, municipal relations, public sector partnerships, parks and recreation, nonprofit leadership, or related fields, and advanced facilitation, coalition-building, and community engagement skills.
How do I apply?
Please submit your resume and cover letter through the provided link: https://tpl.catsone.com/careers/13305-General/jobs/16855409-Senior-Program-Manager--Tennessee-Urban-Programs/
Is the job remote?
The job is a hybrid work environment, and this role will ideally be located near a Trust for Public Land office.
How to apply
Apply directly on Trust for Public Land's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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