Green City Coalition Community Projects Manager

About Us

The Green City Coalition (GCC) is a cooperative agreement between the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC), the Missouri Department of Conservation, the City of St. Louis, and the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District. GCC’s mission is to transform vacant land and underutilized park spaces into community greenspaces that promote neighborhood revitalization, equitable access to nature, enhanced biodiversity, and climate resilience.

The St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) is the independent economic development agency serving the City of St. Louis. SLDC is an action-oriented organization that exists to empower, develop, and transform St. Louis through a vibrant, just, and growing economy where all people can thrive.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated, dynamic, & self-motivated Community Projects Manager to join our team. This dual-focused position (50% community engagement, 50% project management) will be housed within SLDC.

The role will emphasize community engagement and project management to advance GCC’s mission of revitalizing urban greenspaces, while also supporting SLDC’s Economic Justice Action Plan. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, project and/or program management experience, and a passion for community development & environmental sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement (50%)

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies to raise awareness of and encourage resident participation in GCC initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, including residents, partner agencies, community organizations, and local businesses.
• Organize and facilitate community events, workshops, and volunteer opportunities to promote engagement with and development of GCC greenspaces.
• Support volunteer management activities, including recruitment, partnership development, promotion of opportunities, and volunteer appreciation.
• Manage resident facing GCC programs, such as one that promotes residents as stewards of their neighborhood community greenspaces and another that supports residents in transforming vacant lots into community spaces.
• Gather community input to inform GCC project development & ensure alignment with resident goals.
• Manage digital outreach including newsletter, social media, & other online communication platforms.

Project Management (50%)

• Support the planning, execution, and evaluation of GCC projects in collaboration with the Director and Coalition partners.
• Develop project deliverables, timelines, and budgets to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders—including partners, contractors, community groups, and residents—to ensure project success.