Ecological Landscape Alliance Program Manager

Position Summary

The *Ecological Landscape Alliance (ELA) Program Manager* is a full-time employee of New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (NEBG) who plays a key role in developing and implementing ELA’s educational and membership programs. Under the direction of the Director of Education at NEBG, this position oversees the planning, coordination and execution of programs and member engagement. The role is supported in part by NEBG’s Education Registrar and works closely with both NEBG staff and ELA Board Committees.

The Ecological Landscape Alliance educates, inspires, and empowers people to value biodiverse landscapes and employ ecological practices. The overall goal of this position is to retain ELA’s existing audience, while engaging new and diverse audiences. The successful candidate will have demonstrated enthusiasm for creating informal learning experiences that inspire joy and foster a connection with plants and nature.

Our Culture

• Be part of an exceptional, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture that values both high performance and work-life balance.
• Be welcoming to all staff and the public and respectful of staff differences and preferences.
• Work for an organization deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (IDEA).
• Explore opportunities to attend IDEA workshops and initiatives that foster a culture of belonging across the organization.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits, retirement savings options, generous paid time off, and holidays.

Responsibilities

* Budgeting and Oversight + Contribute to the ELA organizational budget development for education and membership programs in collaboration with the NEBG Directors of Education and Finance. + Manage the assigned budget and evaluate return on investment for all programming in terms of engagement versus expense. + Contribute to the development and management of grants and sponsorship opportunities. + Seek out new and leverage existing technol...