Urban & Community Forestry Program Director - Cayuse Holdings

**_JOB TITLE:_** Urban & Community Forestry Program Director **_SALARY:_** $110,00 to $125,000 **_EMPLOYEE TYPE:_** Full-Time Salary Exempt **_TRAVEL REQUIRED:_** No **_RELOCATION:_** No **Primary Focus** The Urban Forestry Program Director will lead GreenLatinos' efforts in managing the Urban and Community Forestry Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service. With support from GreenLatinos' Justicia y Equidad Fund Director and Manager, the Program Director will oversee the distribution of $11.5M in funding to pre-selected municipalities in California and Illinois, as well as an additional $8.5M in reserve funding to community-based organizations (CBOs) seeking to implement urban and community forestry projects. Over the 5-year grant term, the Program Director will ensure compliance with grant terms, provide technical assistance to subawardees, facilitate communication with the USDA, and manage internal operations. All duties and responsibilities performed in accordance with the Core Values of Cayuse. **Job Responsibilities** + Develop and implement processes and programming to support subawardees through development, implementation, and close-out phases of proposed projects, with monitoring and technical assistance + Serve as GreenLatinos' point person with the USDA, ensuring all aspects of GreenLatinos' regrant and technical assistance program comply with grant terms, and sharing feedback and updates between subawardees and the USDA. Develop internal operations and finalize internal compliance and reporting procedures + Draft and negotiate MOUs with municipalities and CBOs selected for subawards + Work with GreenLatinos' Justicia y Equidad Fund staff to manage an efficient performance and financial reporting system, having ultimate oversight and responsibility for semi-annual grant performance and financial reporting to the USDA + Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, budgets, and deliverables specific to GreenLatinos' cooperative agreement with the USDA + Monitor project progress against established milestones, proactively identifying deviations and deploying technical assistance and support to keep projects on track + Supervise 2 Urban & Community Forestry Project Managers, and all contractors related to the Urban & Community Forestry program + Build and maintain relationships with sub-awardees and applicants, ensuring open communication and trust + Liaise with legal teams to execute contracts and resolve any compliance issues + Plan and supervise subawardee convenings, technical assistance, and peer learning offerings, to be implemented with support from Urban & Community Forestry Case Managers (2). Develop calendar and provide technical assistance on federal urban & community forestry program goals, project development, reporting, compliance, equity in access, workforce development, outreach, etc. to support project implementation + Support subawardees in aligning projects with the needs of underserved communities in their geographic area, ensuring projects are accessible and equitable to those most impacted by urban forest degradation, development, and climate change + Continually improve the Urban & Community Forestry program by seeking feedback and implementing best practices + Procure, supervise, and work with communications, community engagement, and translation and interpretation contractors to support subawardees in facilitating culturally-responsive, in-language communications and outreach events, and sharing news of project updates and accomplishments broadly + Work with GreenLatinos' Justicia y Equidad Fund staff to announce and disseminate the funding opportunity for reserve funds. Participate in review process and drafting and execution of subaward MOUs + Other duties as assigned. **Minimum Job Skills and Qualifications** Minimum Qualifications: + A Bachelor's degree in finance, public administration, social sciences, forestry, environmental science, or a related field + A minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, preferably with experience in administering sub-grants or related funding mechanisms + Strong understanding of federal grants and procurement processes + Significant experience with procurement, contract drafting, and compliance, preferably within the context of city, state, or federal government. Comfort structuring and executing complex legal agreements + Proficiency in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting methods, including federal grant reporting and use of SAM.gov + Facilitation experience, particularly in culturally-responsive and inclusive settings + Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment. Minimum Skills: + Excellent communication, interpersonal, decision-making, and problem-solving skills + Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice and centering frontline communities + Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc. + Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time. + Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature. + Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team. **Reports to:** Director of Business Operations **Working Conditions** + Professional remote office environment. + Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties while standing for extended periods of time. + Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position. + Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace. + Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen. + May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays. + May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes. + May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours. **Other Duties:** _Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice._ **Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:** _Cayuse embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Cayuse, and all of its subsidiaries, are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are an affirmative action employer_ _._ As an equal opportunity employer, Cayuse Government Services is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact our Recruiting Department at (541) 278-8200 for assistance.