Senior Manager, Planning and Design

About the Waterfront Alliance   The Waterfront Alliance is a civic organization that brings together a diverse coalition of more than 1,100 Alliance Partners with ties to the New York–New Jersey waterways.

Founded in 2007, we build, transform, revitalize, and protect accessible waterfronts for all communities.

Key programs and advocacy areas include climate resilience, public access to the waterfront, the working waterfront, and climate education.  The Waterfront Alliance is a regional leader in climate policy and waterfront revitalization with a focus on waterfront resilience.

While the Waterfront Alliance is best known regionally, it is increasingly being recognized for its leadership across the Northeast and nationally.  About the Position The Senior Manager, Planning and Design will support the national growth of the WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) program and manage Waterfront Alliance’s New York City design projects, including our Coney Island Creek Resilience Study.

The role will serve as a subject matter expert on resilient design within the organization, oversee communications and strategic initiatives for WEDG, and serve as project manager for the Coney Island Creek Resilience Study and future similar initiatives.   The ideal candidate is an experienced professional in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or urban design.  Reports to :

• Chief Waterfront Design Officer  Classification : Fulltime, Exempt  Salary and Benefits : The salary is $80,000.

Waterfront Alliance offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurances; life insurance; 401K retirement plan with employer match; commuter and FSA benefits, paid time off, paid sabbatical after five years, professional development opportunities, and more.   Location :

Consulting experience on design projects is a plus.    Familiarity with and a passion for climate change, waterfront planning, land use regulations, and design.    Excellent oral and written communications, presentation, and public speaking skills.   Ability to manage multiple projects at once, as well as internal teams for marketing and program development, and external consultants.   Strong organizational skills and ability to work with a high degree of independence and entrepreneurialism.   Licensure in landscape architecture, engineering, or architecture is a plus, as are sustainability certifications including WEDG, Envision, or LEED.    If they have not done so previously, the Senior Manager, Planning and Design will be expected to complete and pass the WEDG Professionals Course in their first two weeks.   How to Apply Submit your resume and the answers to the prompted questions.