Adirondack Program Manager

Core responsibilities:

• Convene in-person and virtual meetings with partners and advisors, with responsibility for scheduling, developing clear agendas, facilitating productive conversations, and providing strong communication afterwards
• Organize and implement projects from inception through completion, identifying and tracking important tasks, milestones and deadlines
• Build and maintain relationships with partners including community representatives, engaged community members and stakeholders, and contractors
• Contribute to grant proposals and content for the Center's multiple communication platforms

This role advances community economic development and forest stewardship by implementing programming and projects that create the conditions for Adirondack communities to thrive, focusing on community revitalization, housing development, and climate readiness.

Required qualifications:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in project management
• Demonstrated ability to advance projects with a creative, flexible and results-oriented approach
• Interest and/or knowledge in community and downtown revitalization, middle-market housing, recreation development, municipal infrastructure, community identity and climate readiness
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, strong organization, and ongoing tracking
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the Adirondacks as needed

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary range: $45,000–$58,000, commensurate with experience and title offered
• Comprehensive benefits package including employer-sponsored Anthem health insurance with employee premiums covered 90%
• 20 PTO days, 12 sick days and 12 holidays annually
• NY Disability and Paid Family Leave
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% match
• Voluntary life and dental insurance
• Flexible and supportive work environment

The Northern Forest Center works across the 30-million-acre Northern Forest region of New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine to advance community economic development and forest stewardship through collaborative leadership, innovative ideas, and expertise in program delivery, investment, project management, and public policy.