Project Manager I- Los Angeles Parks for People
Trust for Public Land
People & HR, Operations
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Posted on Apr 1, 2025
Who We Are:
At TPL, we're a team of outdoor advocates who believe in connecting everyone to the outdoors. As an ethos, we believe access to the outdoors is a fundamental human need and essential to our health and well-being. We're committed to creating more places that bring us outside—parks, trails, playgrounds, and public lands—and making them available and welcoming to everyone, everywhere, regardless of ZIP code. We also understand that land has meaning; it tells the story of our history. That's why, through our Black History and Culture initiative, we're working to preserve sites that more fully represent the Black American experience; and we're an ally and partner to Tribal and Indigenous communities, working in partnership to reconnect them with their ancestral lands.
One hundred million people, including 28 million children, don't have nearby access to a park within ten minutes of their home. We're determined to change this outdoor equity gap–and as a result, nine million people and counting now have access because of our work. We have miles to go and a plan to get there. We're inclusive change-makers who believe in connecting everyone to the outdoors. We inspire by paving the way forward and strengthening our connection to nature. Join us!
Position Summary:
As a vital member of the Los Angeles Parks for People Program Team, the Project Manager will be responsible for a full range of activities associated with the delivery of The Trust for Public Land’s mission in the L.A. Area. The Los Angeles Parks for People Team creates high quality, community driven, recreational spaces in neighborhoods that have suffered from historic disinvestment and environmental injustice. This work includes managing park, trail, schoolyard and other open space projects from start to finish, including project selection, partnership building, community engagement, design, and construction administration.
Essential Functions:
Project Management: 85%
The Project Manager will be based in the Pasadena office. A hybrid work model will be available with a schedule determined by management.
Compensation:
Trust for Public Land is a hybrid work environment, and this role will ideally be located near a Trust for Public Land office. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for the Trust for Public Land’s comprehensive benefits program which includes 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. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience; the anticipated hiring range for this position is $80,000-90,000.
Trust for Public Land’s active goal is to be an inclusive and equitable place to work and build community. As the organization actively works to eliminate racial and other disparities it welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skillsets. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the above criteria; if you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case, we encourage you to apply.
At TPL, we're a team of outdoor advocates who believe in connecting everyone to the outdoors. As an ethos, we believe access to the outdoors is a fundamental human need and essential to our health and well-being. We're committed to creating more places that bring us outside—parks, trails, playgrounds, and public lands—and making them available and welcoming to everyone, everywhere, regardless of ZIP code. We also understand that land has meaning; it tells the story of our history. That's why, through our Black History and Culture initiative, we're working to preserve sites that more fully represent the Black American experience; and we're an ally and partner to Tribal and Indigenous communities, working in partnership to reconnect them with their ancestral lands.
One hundred million people, including 28 million children, don't have nearby access to a park within ten minutes of their home. We're determined to change this outdoor equity gap–and as a result, nine million people and counting now have access because of our work. We have miles to go and a plan to get there. We're inclusive change-makers who believe in connecting everyone to the outdoors. We inspire by paving the way forward and strengthening our connection to nature. Join us!
Position Summary:
As a vital member of the Los Angeles Parks for People Program Team, the Project Manager will be responsible for a full range of activities associated with the delivery of The Trust for Public Land’s mission in the L.A. Area. The Los Angeles Parks for People Team creates high quality, community driven, recreational spaces in neighborhoods that have suffered from historic disinvestment and environmental injustice. This work includes managing park, trail, schoolyard and other open space projects from start to finish, including project selection, partnership building, community engagement, design, and construction administration.
Essential Functions:
Project Management: 85%
- Manage the planning, design and construction of new and existing public parks and other open spaces.
- Conduct site selection and evaluation for new projects in collaboration with the Program Director and other staff.
- Select, hire and manage landscape architects, architects, engineers, contractors and other consultants needed to deliver the projects.
- Develop and manage project schedules, budgets and contracts.
- Conduct community outreach and stakeholder engagement.
- Work with partner organizations, public agencies, diverse communities and public and private funders.
- Track project progress and deliverables, organize meetings and define agendas.
- Scope potential funding and develop grant applications.
- Develop graphics needed for the project including presentation boards, flyers, etc.
- Advocate for parks and open space in cities in the Los Angeles Area.
- Work with the Program Director and Philanthropy team to build philanthropic support for the program.
- Build and manage external partnerships in collaboration with the Program Director.
- Help identify new projects and partnership opportunities.
- Coordinate with team members to strategize on program development and organizational goals.
- Work with team members to develop tools and best practices for our program.
- Collaborate with TPL’s national staff to advance the organization’s initiatives and share information internally.
- Seek professional development opportunities to advance individual skills and program mission.
- A passion for The Trust for Public Land’s mission and a passion for social and environmental justice are essential
- A degree from an accredited university in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning or similar fields or equivalent experience
- At least 4 years of experience design/managing projects with deep community engagement
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and communities, and understanding of environmental justice issues in low-income, urban communities
- Understanding of proposal writing, hiring and managing design professionals and construction contractors.
- Experience with community engagement including working with community-based organizations and public agencies
- Ability to manage complex projects from start to finish working closely with supervisor navigating the project process.
- Ability to work as part of a team and support the framework of a national organization
- Ability to collaborate and negotiate with diverse groups and interests
- Ability to multi-task, meet schedules, and achieve long term goals
- Well-organized and detail-oriented
- High degree of creativity, vision, flexibility and resourcefulness
- Excellent oral, written and graphic communication skills
- Basic graphic design skills: Adobe Creative Suits, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, excel etc.
- Fluency in Spanish or other languages besides English is a plus but not required
- Strong commitment to TPL’s shared values (Belonging, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Hope) to effectively work across the organization.
The Project Manager will be based in the Pasadena office. A hybrid work model will be available with a schedule determined by management.
Compensation:
Trust for Public Land is a hybrid work environment, and this role will ideally be located near a Trust for Public Land office. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for the Trust for Public Land’s comprehensive benefits program which includes 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. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience; the anticipated hiring range for this position is $80,000-90,000.
Trust for Public Land’s active goal is to be an inclusive and equitable place to work and build community. As the organization actively works to eliminate racial and other disparities it welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skillsets. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the above criteria; if you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case, we encourage you to apply.
www.tpl.org/careers