Job Openings
GWL’s mission and operations are premised on the understanding that environmental conditions are inextricably linked to economic and social health.
Consequently, GWL is committed to “changing places, changing lives, and changing systems” through on-the-ground projects and community-informed programming that help to transform neighborhoods. We strive to create an equitable community where the residents of Greater Lawrence – at all stages of life – feel they belong, are safe, supported, and empowered; where healthy living is the norm; and where everyone’s neighborhood is a resilient environment that thrives with parks, trees, and open space.
How we work is as important as what we do. We are committed to building race, equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) into our personnel policies, decision-making processes, and organizational strategies.
Job Opportunities
Development Manager
This is a full-time, exempt position and reports to the Development Director. The 3.5 FTE development and communications department is responsible for raising approximately $3.5M from private and governmental sources.
The Development Manager manages a robust cycle of donor cultivation, supports the organization’s foundation, corporate, and government grants, supports and implements annual campaigns, and identifies, researches, and pursues new funding opportunities for a growing and innovative non-profit.
Pa’Lante Resident Task Force (Contractor Position)
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.
Urban Adventures Senior Counselor
Urban Adventures Summer Program is a 5-week summer youth program designed to provide children with a fun-filled
summer camp-like experience within the heart of Lawrence while promoting social-emotional learning, environmental
stewardship, sustainability, nutrition, academic excellence, team building, and creative expression, and regional
exploration.
Green Team Leaders
We hold high expectations for our youth, and in order to reach their full potential we require our Team Leaders to be strong role models.
The Green Team Summer program is a 7-week part-time job and leadership opportunity for 60 school students in the city of Lawrence to be an integral part of urban agriculture, environmentalism, stewardship, community engagement initiatives, and service learning..
Seasonal Tree Steward I
You can make a difference in your community by joining the Groundwork Lawrence Green Streets / Calles Verdes planting team. Maintaining the urban canopy will help keep our investment alive and healthy to save energy, protect air and water quality, and improve overall community health.
You will help implement GWL’s Green Streets / Calles Verdes Program, which maintains trees in public locations throughout Lawrence.
Tree Steward opportunities are available from early Spring (March or April) until November.
