Out Teach
Project Manager, Landscape Architecture Outdoor Classrooms
Atlanta, GA
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Job Type: Full-time
Description
Purpose
Out Teach believes that education in the United States needs to be re-imagined to better serve students of all backgrounds, especially those from our most vulnerable communities. STEM careers are some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs today, presenting both access to economic mobility, and in the absence of impactful Science education, a driver of inequality and lack of diversity in the STEM workforce pipeline. To re-engage students in their learning and seize the opportunity to re-invent education during COVID-recovery, Out Teach works with schools, districts, and community partners to engage students in meaningful, real-world learning. Outdoor learning – particularly when infused with a science curriculum – is a proven solution for unlocking student achievement. Out Teach provides personalized training and ongoing support to teachers using Outdoor Learning Labs for effective, hands-on instruction. This ultimately improves the overall quality and quantity of science in the school day, leading to improved student outcomes in STEM, 21st Century Skills, Social & Emotional Learning, and beyond.
This is an exciting and critical time to join the Out Teach team. Within the past five years, Out Teach has expanded its reach from one to four geographic regions – Texas, the Mid-Atlantic, the Carolinas, and Southeast – and launched a bold new strategic plan that emphasizes depth and access to Out Teach's program. Now, more than ever, school districts across the country see a need for safe and effective outdoor learning. Out Teach fills that gap.
Position Summary
The Project Manager designs and manages the construction of engaging outdoor learning environments that are used by elementary school teachers for instruction in core content areas. This position reports to the Director of Outdoor Classrooms and delivers services in their home region, as well as supporting projects in other regions in collaboration with local personnel. The ideal candidate is an experienced landscape architect with design and construction experience and the ability to motivate and coordinate upwards of 100 volunteers for turn-key, one-day build events.
Key Responsibilities
Exemplify the core values of the organization and uphold organization policies and processes
Model and cultivate positive organizational culture
Ensure alignment of program implementation with organizational strategy and customer need
Deliver excellent products and services consistently
Provide an exemplary level of customer service
Design and manage construction of outdoor learning spaces that range in size/scope
Facilitate community design and planning with school partners
Manage teams of volunteers and direct staff during installation events
Lead staff in event planning
Generate documents for permit applications and acquire all necessary permits
Request bids from contractors, select contractors, and manage the contractors on site
Ensure engineered design work is implemented with fidelity
Work within project budgets to execute projects
Coordinate the ordering and acquisition of all materials
Generate timely project reports and documentation
Collaborate across functions and regions with Out Teach staff
Cultivate relationships and collaboration a variety of external stakeholders, such as school and district personnel, vendors, contractors, government agencies, and volunteers
Requirements
Education/Experience
A four-year college degree and 3-5 years’ work experience
Registered landscape architect, and/or degree in landscape architecture
Key Technical Skills and Knowledge
Team and project management experience
Knowledge of construction processes and procedures
Knowledge of permitting process
Equitable and inclusive approach to community design that incorporates cultural assets of the communities we serve
Ability to manage multiple projects both on the ground and remotely
Well organized and detail-orientated
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Highly motivated, self-starter
Desire to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to a growing organization
Experienced with Microsoft Office
Experienced with AutoCAD and Abode Creative Suite
Occasional weekend and/or evening availability
This position requires moderate travel–approximately 20% of the time