Beautification Coordinator

Organization: Grounded Strategies
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Reports to: Executive Director

About Grounded Strategies

Grounded Strategies is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that works with communities to restore vacant and neglected land. We support resident leaders who care for neighborhood spaces through clean-ups, site refreshes, and ongoing stewardship. We believe this work is strongest when done together.

Position Overview

Grounded is seeking a Beautification Coordinator to organize and lead programs that keep community green spaces clean, safe, and welcoming.

This role manages key beautification initiatives, including:

• The PGH Mobile Toolbox
• CommunityCare (paid resident steward program)
• Refresh Fund submissions
• Volunteer clean-up days with corporate, university, and community groups

The Beautification Coordinator handles day-to-day program operations while ensuring projects align with Grounded’s mission and goals.

Primary Responsibilities

Program, Project & Site Stewardship Coordination

• Coordinate projects from planning through completion and reporting
• Manage the PGH Mobile Toolbox reservation system and hauling schedule
• Process Refresh Fund applications and maintain tracking systems
• Purchase materials and coordinate contract labor as needed
• Keep program supplies organized in storage and in the Mobile Toolbox
• Support and train CommunityCare resident stewards
• Track maintenance quality across Grounded sites
• Coordinate ongoing stewardship activities
• Co-plan site deconstruction for projects that have deteriorated
• Plan and lead volunteer workdays (clean-ups, plantings, etc.)
• Recruit and engage volunteer groups
• Facilitate workshops and seasonal events
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community and institutional partners

Outreach & Education

• Conduct outreach such as flyering, door-knocking, and small group facilitation
• Support public education on lot beautification
• Survey residents and volunteers about their experiences

Operations & Planning

• Maintain an up-to-date work calendar and scheduling systems
• Prepare quarterly updates on program progress

General Responsibilities

• Create content aligned with Grounded’s communications strategy (social media, blog, website)
• Ensure programs follow legal guidelines and internal policies
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Support Grounded’s Race Equity Action Plan
• Serve on internal committees (Workplace Culture, Evaluation & Development)
• Represent Grounded at partner meetings and community events
• Assist with grant application and reporting content
• Support other programs as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or at least 1 year of relevant work experience
• Commitment to Grounded’s anti-racism values
• Valid PA driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to drive a pick-up truck with a small trailer
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work with diverse communities and partners
  (Experience in low-income communities and communities of color preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in environmental science or related field
• Volunteer coordination experience
• Community engagement or facilitation experience
• Interest in community development, environmental justice, or planning
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and standard office tools
• Public speaking or training experience

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
• Comfortable driving and towing a small trailer
• Ability to work outdoors and in a fast-paced nonprofit setting
• Attend weekly in-person staff meetings

Salary & Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $40,000 - $45,000. In addition, the following benefits are included:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: 85% Coverage for employees /pay (this is subject to change as health plans change in the future)
• 10 Holidays, plus your birthday, in addition to the week between Christmas and New Year’s when the Grounded office is closed
• 19 days of personal time off (includes all vacation, sick leave, and other personal days off)
• Eligibility for Life Insurance, Short - and Long - term disability, and our SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with up to 3% match from Grounded.

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Flexible schedule required, including occasional evenings and weekends

Please apply by March 6th or sooner. We are hoping to have someone in the role by the week of March 16th.