Communities and Transportation Program Director

Summary:

The Communities and Transportation Program Director is responsible for managing and overseeing projects related to land use and planning, community design, and transportation that impact the Charleston, SC Metro area to include but not limited to projects occurring in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for leading on land use and planning, community design, and transportation program work in the Charleston Metro area.
• Develop project strategies in support of the organization’s mission and goals under the direction of the Director of Conservation Programs & Public Policy.
• Responsible for representing the Coastal Conservation League in the Charleston Metro area by speaking publicly on planning, policy, and advocacy issues at council meetings, public hearings, conferences, and other events.
• Communicate regularly with members of the public, partner organizations, community leaders, elected officials, and the media.
• Build and manage coalitions of community members, partners, and public officials to advance project strategies.
• Develop and advocate for legislative policy relevant to land use and planning, community design, and transportation issues in the Charleston Metro area under the direction of the Director of Government Relations and the Director of Conservation Programs & Public Policy.
• Responsible for working with the Development team on grant opportunities and developing relationships with Board members, donors, and members.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the North and South Coast offices on issues related to land use and planning, community design, and transportation.
• Responsible for working with the Communications team to leverage various communications tools to support the land use and planning, community design, and transportation work in the Charleston Metro area.
• Utilize grassroots organizing to engage a diverse set of interest groups and empower communities.
• Think critically and strategically about complex policy and regulatory issues.
• Support GrowFood Carolina and other Conservation League initiatives in the Charleston Metro area as needed.
• Stay current on local news by reading and engaging in community outreach.
• Other duties as assigned.

Authorities:

• Responsible for managing and overseeing projects related to land use and planning, community design, and transportation related to the Charleston, SC Metro area.
• Manage program budget for Communities and Transportation Team.
• Manage and supervise staff members of the Communities and Transportation team.

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with exceptional attention to details
• Ability to translate complex environmental, land use, governmental, and technical topics into engaging prose that prompts activist action
• Understanding of state and local governments in South Carolina
• Solid understanding of best practices for media and other audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent managerial, and organizational abilities
• Organized with attention to detail and demonstrated commitment to meeting deadlines
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for the Coastal Conservation League’s missions and values
• Strong computer skills in office automation and various software applications using spreadsheets, word processing, and databases including MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe
• Strong change agility and adaptability skills
• Strong public speaking skills

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (i.e., urban planning, environmental studies, etc.)
• Minimum of five to seven years of experience in environmental advocacy
• Leadership experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree (i.e., Masters or Juris Doctor) in a related field
• Seven to ten years of experience in land use and planning, community design, and/or transportation