UNITED STATES GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL-LOS ANGELES (USGBC-LA)
Job Description:
Title:
Director of Community Engagement
Reports to: Executive Director
Minimum Requirements: MA or advanced degree in a related field or BA with over 5
years experience in project management or related field.
Bi-lingual, Spanish/English preferred
Experience working with diverse communities
Salary Range: 55K-to 65K plus benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience.
About USGBC-LA:
USGBC-LA’s Mission is to promote sustainability in Los Angeles County’s built
environment by delivering access to knowledge, resources, recognition and networking.
USGBC-LA works collaboratively with member organizations and others to promote
LEED, sustainability and related social and community programs in Los Angeles and
surrounding areas. USGBC-LA seeks to influence education, employment, business
development while transforming the built environment within one generation.
Brief Position Description:
The Director of Community Engagement will report to the Executive Director and will be
primarily responsible for building positive public relationships, identifying new
community partners and developing programs as well as goals and objectives for
involvement. This individual will facilitate engagement with other non-profit
organizations, businesses, universities and other stakeholders critical to the success of the
Chapter. Duties include procuring new partnerships, developing and implementing
Community Partner projects, communicating chapter strategies and objectives, project
management and implementation, establishing policy guidelines, and effectively building
public relationships. The proposed position would also be charged with introducing
newly identified resources which are intended to maximize internal and external
communications, as well as promote public involvement in the chapter while helping
partners articulate their own sustainable goals to be supported by the Chapter. The
Director of Community Engagement will act as a liaison between the ED and the Chapter
Branches. Chapter Branches receive the Chapters strategic goals and objectives and are
charged with implementing stated initiatives on a localized level. The Director of
Community Engagement will help Chapter leaders implement their local action plans and
will provide support, guidance and oversight as necessary. This position would also be
responsible for interpreting and developing a plan to strategically address needs for
LEED, Green build contacts, Green Schools and to address public concerns. The
Director of Community Engagement will prepare materials, research and perform other
duties in support of marketing efforts and act as a conduit to underrepresented
communities such as the Spanish speaking, Latino/ Hispanic and African-American
communities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The main job responsibilities and tasks required for this position are organized under the
following Key Performance Indicators: This position is charged with creating, managing,
implementing and evaluating programs in the following key domains.
Green Community Engagement
• The audiences reached through the chapter’s green schools, affordable green
homes/social equity, green job creation, and green community building
programs led by the chapter. Preference is given to programs that address
underserved populations or low-income communities.
Diversity and Inclusion
• Develop and implement Chapter diversity initiatives and demonstrate a
capacity to engage new audiences and partnerships outside of the chapter’s
primary demographic constituency.
Advocacy engagement
• Provide support helping increase number of Advocacy Committee volunteers
particularly those able to speak Spanish so as to create a broad based
education and awareness campaign highlighting legislation that most impacts
lives and communities of those we serve. Advocacy initiative will increase
education and orientation to Emerging Professionals as well as increase the
total number of hours logged.
Partnerships:
• Help increase number and current community partners program. By increasing
number of key strategic relationships with USGBC member companies and
most significant supporters, USGBC-LA will increase its influence and
financial base, while creating meaningful and diverse programs to meet our
communities’ sustainable and green building needs.
Membership Recruitment and Retention
• Increase present efforts to recruit new membership for individuals and
organizations. USGBC-LA seeks to increase membership recruitment and
retention efforts by making membership and chapter participation a relevant
and valuable employment vehicle as well as a venue for volunteer, leadership
and professional development.
LEED Certified Buildings
• USGBC-LA will maintain an ongoing record of registered and certified
buildings available via USGBC.org. The numbers of registered and certified
buildings will be reported on the deliverable tracking sheet. Additionally,
support and guidance will be provided to building owners and managers
seeking LEED registration and certification. Practicum and Internship
students will be encouraged to become LEED-AP’s and provide resources and
support to managers and building owners seeking LEED Certification.
LEED Accredited Professionals
• USGBC-LA intends to increase the number of LEED Accredited
Professionals currently enrolled as volunteers and/or members in the chapter.
USGBC-LA will create clear pathways of engagement for LEED Accredited
Professionals, demonstrating the employment and career benefits of
accreditation. USGBC-LA will connect new LEED Accredited Professionals
to community projects and other professional opportunities. Emphasis will be
placed on attracting a diverse group of candidates that reflect the needs and
composition of LA’s rich make-up. This LEED Accredited Professionals
initiative will also include expansion of our current LEED faculty able to
provide needed course work as well as the development of a data base that
will identify building and renovation projects in the community, registration
and certification progress, contact information, resources required and other
logistics. Emphasis will also be placed on developing chapter-specific
documents and preparation materials for course work and study guides.
Greenbuild Engagement:
• USGBC-LA will also identify and implement a campaign to increase the
number of chapter members, volunteers and Emerging Professionals to
participate for the 2013-2015 conferences.
Director of Community Engagement performs other duties as assigned.
USGBC-LA is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply.
Interest parties should submit application packets electronically to:
Dr. Jorge Partida
Executive Director
USGBC-LA
jpartida@usgbc-la
Packet should include:
• Letter of Interest
• Resume and salary history
• Three references