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JOB DESCRIPTION BELLEMEADE ENTERPRISE CENTER MANAGER February 2018 The Organization Groundwork RVA, Inc. is a locally-based 501(c) 3 non-profit organization working to create sustainable environmental change through community-based partnerships and youth leadership. Groundwork’s mission and operations are premised on the understanding that environmental conditions are inextricably linked to the economic and social health of a neighborhood. The Green Team encourages teens to think innovatively about building community Teens create new connections to the outdoors for Richmond youth and residents through trails and interpretation, by creating sustainable landscapes at school campuses, and by transforming blighted spaces into useful public assets. Green Team projects are achieved through teen leadership, carried out in partnership with neighbors, and with the support of municipal leaders. Green Workforce engages teens in landscape management, outdoor recreational leadership, and preservation of natural and cultural resources in paid training activities. These opportunities range from the maintenance of Richmond park and school properties, construction and expanded access to park and recreational sites, and immersion youth corps experiences in State and National Parks. Groundwork RVA envisions a Richmond in which young people are leaders of positive change and build resilience in their school and residential communities. Our work is guided by the belief that environmental contamination, racial inequality, and housing, education, and transit segregation are challenges ingrained in Richmond’s landscape and built environment. Equipping young adults for careers and community leadership through hands-on experiences restoring the built and natural environment is crucial to building a healthy city. This is accomplished by: • Facilitating youth and resident opportunities to restore neglected and contaminated public spaces • Being a catalyst for healthy neighborhoods and collaborator with residents in advocating for access to recreational and pedestrian infrastructure • Training youth for careers in sustainable landscape management • Creating open space stewardship through events, education and volunteer programs. The Bellemeade Enterprise Center Manager The Bellemeade Enterprise Center Manager (BECM) is a part-time, exempt position responsible for working with staff, partner organizations, volunteers, teen participants, and sub-contractors to coordinate activities based at the Bellmeade Enterprise Center, located at the Bellemeade Recreation Center (1800 Lynhaven Ave). The BECM will be responsible for overseeing youth program and volunteer stewardship activities. The candidate will work closely with other Groundwork staff, including the Green Workforce Manager, and Green Workforce participants. The candidate should be comfortable working autonomously and reporting to a range of locations in the City of Richmond. A program vehicle and all equipment is Groundwork RVA
3001 Meadowbridge Road
Richmond, VA 23222
www.groundworkrva.org
(804) 321-2189
provided. The candidate should demonstrate good communication skills, be prepared to supervise and manage projects with teens and adults, and participate in a background check for minor-related criminal offenses. Specific responsibilities include: • Oversight of Bellemeade Enterprise Center (BEC) materials, bike and equipment lending program, recycling venture, and volunteer projects according to BEC schedule; • Management of Green Workforce and Green Team maintenance of Bellemeade Park and Oak Grove Bellemeade Elementary School; • Participation in some community meetings; • Upkeep and organization of supplies and equipment at BEC; • Coordination of partner organizations and volunteer groups at Bellemeade Park; • Ordering of tools, supplies, and equipment for program activities; • Working with City of Richmond staff at Bellemeade facility to align maintenance needs and schedule; • Supporting Green Workforce landscape training program at designated sites. Qualifications: • Demonstrated communication skills (email, phone etiquette, and basic writing ability desirable) • 2 or more years of landscape maintenance experience (on the job training is available for candidates with exceptionally positive attitude); • Basic knowledge of landscape equipment usage and maintenance; • Previous experience in teaching or overseeing young people is a plus; • Must work with smartphone to access Service AutoPilot • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and manage multiple tasks; • Candidate must be a self-starter and work well independently, while also be able to accept supervision; • Candidate must be experienced working in multi-cultural settings; • Candidate must be reliable to BEC schedule; • Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus. Compensation: Starting salary range is $16-$20/hour, commensurate with experience. This position reports to the Green Workforce Manager and is an exempt, part-time seasonal position requiring Saturday hours. Groundwork RVA provides opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization. Hiring Policy: Groundwork RVA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status. Residents from neighborhoods along the Jefferson Davis corridor are strongly encouraged to apply. Groundwork RVA anticipates hiring this position on April 1 . st
Schedule (18 hours/week March—November): School Year April Tuesday—Thursday (2 pm-6 pm), Saturday (10 am - 4 pm) May Tuesday—Thursday (3 pm-7 pm), Saturday (10 am - 4 pm) June Tuesday—Thursday (3 pm-7 pm), Saturday (10 am - 4 pm) Summer July Tuesday—Thursday (3 pm-7 pm), Saturday (10 am - 4 pm) August Tuesday—Thursday (3 pm-7 pm), Saturday (10 am - 4 pm) September Tuesday—Thursday (3 pm-7 pm), Saturday (10 am - 4 pm) October Tuesday—Thursday (3 pm-7 pm), Saturday (10 am - 4 pm) November Tuesday—Thursday (2 pm-6 pm), Saturday (10 am - 4 pm)
Groundwork RVA
3001 Meadowbridge Road
Richmond, VA 23222
www.groundworkrva.org
(804) 321-2189
