Careers

POSITIONS WITH GROUNDWORK USA

Operations

Controller

Groundwork USA seeks a Controller to play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Groundwork USA’s financial operations and strategy during a time of significant growth in impact and size. Working closely with Groundwork USA’s management team, this role will serve as a partner in ensuring the organization’s financial stability.

POSITIONS WITH GROUNDWORK TRUSTS

Groundwork Ohio River Valley 

Youth Climate Corps Director

Groundwork ORV is seeking highly motivated candidates for the Youth Climate Corps Director position. The Youth Climate Corps program employs youth 14-18 years old to complete community-based environmental initiatives while training them in soft skills, environmental science, outdoor recreation, and environmental careers. The Youth Climate Corps Director oversees the program’s planning and implementation and ensures the safety, development, and education of youth participants and the successful completion of projects.
If you are here to apply for the Youth Climate Corps Director Position with Groundwork Ohio River Valley, you are in the right place. Please fill out this form and we will be with you shortly. You can find the job description here, and you can email us at ycccandidates@groundworkorv.org with any questions.

 

Groundwork Lawrence

Urban Food Systems Program Director

Groundwork Lawrence (GWL) seeks an Urban Food Systems Program Director to lead and grow various food program initiatives including farmers’ markets, urban agriculture, community gardens, and cooking classes. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position plays a key leadership role both internally and externally and directly manages staff, outcomes, and collaborative efforts with local, state, and national partners. The Urban Food Systems Program Director hires, trains, and manages program staff and serves as a member of GWL’s management team.

 

Groundwork Lawrence
Pa’Lante Resident Task Force (Contractor Position)

Groundwork Lawrence (GWL) is seeking someone who would like to make a difference in their community by joining Pa’Lante, a Resilient Corridors Resident Task Force. You will work collaboratively with Pa’Lante members and project staff to support community engagement, Resilient Corridor planning, and the implementation of an air quality monitoring program. The project will implement three community meetings, several in-place neighborhood-based engagement projects, and a pilot Resilient Corridor project that is created from the resident engagement activities.

 

Groundwork Bridgeport
Data Storyteller

Groundwork Bridgeport is seeking a passionate and creative Data Storyteller to join the team to transform complex data into engaging and impactful narratives and insight. The Data Storyteller will play a crucial role in communicating insights derived from data analysis to help the organization achieve greater impact and make better informed decisions about where to focus our work. This person will also play a key role in education, helping various stakeholders understand the work we are doing in ways that resonate with their needs. The Data Storyteller will work closely and collaboratively with the CEO, Deputy Director and program staff. Full description here.

Groundwork usa EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

We offer 80% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for all employees, including plans for individuals, spouses, and families to ensure that you and your loved ones are covered. We also provide life insurance and short and long-term disability insurance at no cost to our staff.

 

 

Professional Development 

We want all of our employees to grow personally and professionally at Groundwork USA, so we provide funding for staff members to take advantage of opportunities to help them reach their goals.

Retirement Savings

We provide a 5% employer match for your 403(b) retirement account to help you save for your future.

 

 

 

 

 

Virtual Office Stipend

We provide monthly stipends to help all staff members create the office space they want and need to work from home effectively.

Sustainable Vacation Time

We believe that we do our best work when we have the time we need to live our lives outside of it. Our generous vacation policy requires employees to take at least a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off annually. In addition to sustainable vacation, we offer paid time off for 12 holidays, 15 wellness days, family leave, bereavement leave, and statutory time off. The office is also closed during the last week of the year!

 

Public Loan Forgiveness

Groundwork USA is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer. Employees may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of public-sector service.

Groundwork USA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to maintaining and growing a diverse team, and an anti-racist organization committed to doing business in keeping with core values of relevance, equity, diversity, and inclusion.