Employment

Director of Development & Promotions

Parks & People Foundation seeks an experienced Director of Development & Promotions to oversee development and public relations functions. Founded in 1984, Parks & People is a Baltimore-based non-profit dedicated to creating a positive urban environment through educational, recreational and environmental programs and partnerships.  We unite citizens and open space in Baltimore and support opportunities that create and sustain beautiful and lively parks, and promote a healthy natural urban environment.

Parks & People is independent of the City’s Recreation and Parks Department, but works with them and many other agencies and local organizations to keep city spaces beautiful, sponsor youth activities and involve neighborhoods in clean-up, greening and garden projects.  It is actively engaged in visibly bettering Baltimore.

Its activities are supported through grants from city, state and federal government agencies and from foundations and corporations, and by gifts from individuals. Its annual operating budget, including the annual fund, is approximately $3.5 million.

In addition, Parks & People has raised over $8.4 million of a total capital campaign goal of $12.2 million to restore 9 acres of parkland, create an education center and relocate its headquarters in Druid Hill Park, Baltimore’s oldest park.  The project includes restoration of the site and an historic mansion, and the creation of a new 10,000 sq. ft. environmental resource and headquarters building designed to LEED Platinum standards.  Groundbreaking is expected this spring, marking a significant investment in Parks & People’s future and an opportunity for increased public awareness and support of the organization.

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Reporting to the President & CEO, this position has overall responsibility for seeking funds from corporations, foundations and individuals to support capital and operational projects and for key promotional activities.  Duties include developing a strategic major gifts program, working with volunteers, overseeing the Annual Fund, creating a legacy program, prospect research, understanding the governmental grant research and application process, managing public relations functions and overseeing a series of targeted events.  There is opportunity to hire an assistant director to augment the existing two staff positions.

Position requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years development experience with a proven record of reaching goals, 2 years managerial experience, a high level of initiative, good organizational skills, the ability to multitask,  social and networking skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.  Some familiarity with the Baltimore charitable scene, events management experience, volunteer management experience, an understanding and appreciation of urban environmental and youth programs, and familiarity with philanthropic databases are helpful skill sets. Some evening and weekend work is required.

The position salary is market-based and commensurate with experience.

Please send resume, cover letter, references and salary requirements to jobs@parksandpeople.org, or to
Human Resources, Parks & People Foundation, 800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 010, Baltimore, MD 21211.  Closing date is March 16, 2012.

Parks & People is an EOE employer.

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Added: September 21, 2011

Green Jobs Available

The Parks & People Foundation’s Green Career Training Program is seeking applicants for a 16 week paid employment opportunity including skill-development and training for young people in the greater Cherry Hill and Westport areas. Participants will gain the skills and experience needed to secure long-term employment in a green career. Parks & People will support participants with networking opportunities and interviews with potential employers to assist with job placement.

To apply for a position, you can find applications at Parks & People's office, online or request that one be mailed to you. Applications may be submitted in person, mailed, faxed or emailed to one of the addresses or numbers listed below. No deadline - ongoing.  

 
Parks & People Foundation
800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 010
Baltimore, MD 21211

Email: jobs@parksandpeople.org
Phone: (410) 448-5663 ext. 129
Fax: (410) 448-5895

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Updated: November 29, 2011

John Hopkins University Federal Work Study Position - Environmental Educator Intern

The John Hopkins University Federal Work Study (FWS) Environmental Educator Intern works with Parks & People Foundation’s Project BLUE (Baltimore Lessons in Urban Ecosystems) during the fall/spring semester.  Project BLUE is an environmental education program for Baltimore City youth designed to improve science and math skills while increasing environmental awareness and exposing students to nature and urban ecology. Project BLUE immerses students in the world of watersheds and ecosystems through engaging lessons and hands-on activities with a focus on their local neighborhood inhabitants (plants, animals and humans) and how students can become stewards of their own communities. As a Parks & People Environmental Educator, you will be joining a long tradition of ecological stewards contributing to environmental restoration and education efforts in Baltimore.

PLEASE NOTE: The Environmental Educator Intern position is paid through the John Hopkins Federal Work Study program.  The FWS Environmental Educator Intern will work 8 – 15 hrs per week.

For more information, please email Desiree Shelley at desireeshelley@parksandpeople.org or call her at (410) 448-5663 ext. 105.