Park Resilience Project Manager

The Charles River Conservancy (CRC) seeks a team-oriented individual to manage and expand the organization?s innovative floating wetland project as well as lead collaborative efforts to enhance the parks of the Lower Charles basin . This role is ideal for a mid-level design professional looking to have a direct and meaningful impact on the advancement of nature-based resilience solutions in the Greater Boston region. The CRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and people from a range of backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Organization Overview

Founded in 2000, the Charles River Conservancy (CRC) works to amplify community voice and catalyze bold solutions, to make the Lower Charles River and its parks more vibrant, healthy and welcoming.   In partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and other stakeholders, we promote the active use and vitality of the Charles River parks, increase recreational and educational opportunities, and implement interventions to support ecological health, biodiversity and resiliency. Our work within the urban Charles River Reservation spans parks in Boston, Cambridge, Allston / Brighton, and Watertown, which are within walking distance of 300,000+ urban residents and welcome over 1 million annual visitors.

About the Charles River Floating Wetland Project

In 2020, t he CRC led the installation of the first human-made floating wetland on the Charles River in Cambridge. This pilot project has advanced the efficacy of artificial wetlands to improve water quality and increase biodiversity. The project has also engaged community members through education and public programming, creating more opportunities to understand the local ecology and physically access the river, particularly in the highly urbanized lower basin fortressed by seawalls. The project has received local, regional and national attention as a precedent for making urban waterfronts more adaptable to climate challenges. (See

Lessons Learned from the Charles River?s First Floating Wetland for more information).

With interest and support from several municipalities and state agencies, the CRC is now focused on expanding the floating wetland initiative with the goals of :

• Establishing new strategic, public-private partnerships
• Installing an additional 20,000-30,000 square feet of floating wetland in the Lower Charles basin
• Advancing nature-based solution policy and practices in Greater Boston and beyond

Key Responsibilities

The Park Resilience Project Manager will be responsible for shepherding the floating wetland expansion project past key milestones and leading other CRC park enhancement activities . Responsibilities include :

Floating Wetland Project Management

Engagement

Park Enhancement

Preferred Experience and Skill

Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don?t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following :

Salary & Benefits

Salary for this full-time position is $65,000 - $75,000, depending on experience. The CRC?s benefits include :

Learn More

Impact Director Scott McCue will be offering information sessions on Thursday, November 13

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from 3 : 30-4 : 30 PM and on Tuesday, November 18

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from 6 : 00-7 : 00 PM .    Click on either date to register.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@thecharles.org   before December 1

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, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We look forward to hearing from you!