Program Manager

Sustainable Pittsburgh is a nonprofit organization that affects decision-making in the Pittsburgh region to integrate economic prosperity, social equity, and environmental quality bringing sustainable solutions to communities and businesses. Since its inception, SP has created a diverse coalition that assists communities and businesses to implement sustainable development practices and collaborates to integrate sustainability, through policy and practice, into the region's process for long-term planning and development.

Our focus is on engaging the government, private, and civic sectors on key regional issues including: smart land use, regional equitable development, linking transportation and economic development, outdoor recreation, Sustainable Business Solutions, Sustainable Business Network, and Sustainable Community Solutions.

The principles and triple bottom line rewards of sustainability underpin Sustainable Pittsburgh's niche role of providing a framework for integrated thinking and action for the region's prosperity. As such, the organization's growing network is increasingly at decision-making tables and recognized as a "go to" for expertise on technical issues, best practices, testimony, and referrals. 

Our Values: Sustainable Development - a better way (integrating 3Es); Integrity in approach; Trusted advisor (non-partisan & fact-based); Compassion for Southwestern PA; diverse people, resources, region; Systemic change at scale - for the region; Collaborative in partnerships and public engagement. 

Position: Sustainable Pittsburgh seeks a full-time Program Manager to advance the policy and practice of sustainable development in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. 

Description: This full-time position receives direction from the Executive Director and is responsible for managing programs that advance the SP mission including:

- Sustainable Community Solutions: facilitate teams of professionals to assess opportunities, apply solutions, and build capacity among partner communities.
- Sustainable Business Solutions: engage teams of professionals to conduct sustainability assessments of client businesses and provide recommendations for triple bottom line innovations.
- Sustainable Business Network: develop and grow a network of leaders who integrate sustainability into their products, services, and practices to the benefit of the regional economy.
- Promote specific sustainability practices, including carbon offsetting per SP's engagement with a national provider. 

Responsibilities: 

* Develop partnerships in order to introduce communities in the region to the concepts of sustainability in order to enhance capacities to understand and build upon their own assets and to integrate these principles in their development efforts. 
* Engage teams of professionals to conduct sustainability assessments of partner communities and to provide recommendations and assistance for the implementation of recommendations.
* Recruit client companies to engage in Sustainable Business Solutions consultation activities and to manage a team of multidisciplinary professionals to conduct sustainability assessments of the clients' businesses in order to produce quantified recommendations for savings, resource efficiencies, and community and environmental stewardship. 
* Develop a vibrant and growing network of professionals who come together to accelerate the practice of sustainability in the business community (manage steering committees, hold events, measure added value).
* Promote the purchase of carbon offsets in the region as a strategy to increase awareness and practice of sustainable development.
* Develop and implement training programs for leadership in the region to increase the practice of sustainability and develop constituency.
* Develop the means to recognize and bring attention to sustainability efforts occurring among communities around the region. 
* Maintain current knowledge of the policies and practices of sustainable development. 
* Work as part of a dynamic team to advance Sustainable Pittsburgh's mission.
* Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. 

Qualifications: 

- Bachelors degree (minimum) in community/economic development, business, or related field.
- Four years work experience in community development, relevant business consulting, etc.
- Background desirable in sustainable development, eco-municipalities, engineering, community planning
- Demonstrated skills in public speaking, facilitation, relationship building, project management including quantification skills.
- Candidates must have access to a car on a regular basis.
- Strong interest in sustainability issues. 

Compensation: Full benefits and salary (range $53,000 - $56,000 based on qualifications) 

Please apply with letter and resume by email, fax or mail. 

A. Harber
Sustainable Pittsburgh
425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1335
Pittsburgh, PA 15222