Senior Water Program Manager
Senior Water Program Manager
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USD 75000 - 90000
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Job Description
Job Title: Senior Water Program Manager
Employer: Resource Central; Boulder CO
Job Status: Full-time Exempt
Reports To: Senior Program Director: Water & Energy
About Resource Central
Resource Central is an award-winning nonprofit in Boulder Colorado determined to make conservation so simple that you dont even realize youre doing it. Established in 1976 our innovative programs have helped more thanpeople save water conserve energy and reduce waste. And were just getting started. Learn more at .
Candidates with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from a range of social ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Job Purpose
Garden In A Box is one of Colorados most successful and accessible water conservation programs. It helps residents easily replace turf with professionally designed low-water garden kits that are beautiful affordable and simple to install. The program removes barriers to sustainable landscaping while creating a strong connection between people and their outdoor spaces.
The Senior Water Program Manager leads the continued growth and evolution of Garden In A Box ensuring it remains not just effective but deeply valued by the communities it serves. This role is responsible for setting strategic direction managing a talented team and ensuring the program delivers measurable impact while fostering a sense of pride and ownership among participants. It also oversees related initiatives such as Waterwise Yard Seminars and applied water conservation research working across departments to align goals strengthen visibility and build partnerships.
We are looking for a strategic thinker collaborative leader and skilled communicator who is passionate about conservation and understands how to build programs that resonate with people. This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly visible high-impact initiative that is helping shape the future of Colorados landscapes and neighborhoods.
This hybrid-remote role offers flexibility while including regular in-person collaboration at our Boulder CO office and periodic site visits across Colorado. The salary range is $75000 to $90000 and Resource Central provides tremendous benefits including health dental vision life insurance 403b retirement plan with match generous paid time off and paid holidays wellness reimbursement free bus pass and more!
Principal Responsibilities
The essential duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Lead Program Strategy and Positioning: Set the vision and guide the growth of Garden In A Box ensuring it delivers measurable conservation impact while helping people reimagine their yards as beautiful low-water landscapes that foster pride connection and lasting behavior change.
- Oversee Program Operations: Ensure seamless execution of Garden In A Box and Waterwise Yard Seminars aligning delivery with environmental financial and partner goals.
- Lead and Support the Team: Supervise program staff cultivate a positive team culture and provide mentorship and development opportunities that support high performance and retention.
- Drive Research and Innovation: Manage Resource Centrals applied water research efforts using data to evaluate impact pilot new ideas and secure funding and strategic partnerships.
- Represent and Elevate the Program: Promote Resource Centrals leadership in water conservation through public speaking partner engagement and external communications.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with marketing finance development and engagement to align efforts improve systems and ensure organization-wide program success.
- Champion Continuous Improvement: Collect and apply customer feedback team insights and industry trends to refine program processes and enhance overall quality
Skills and Abilities
- Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated ability to set vision think long-term and grow programs with measurable environmental and community impact.
- Team Development: Proven experience mentoring staff managing performance and building a collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Evaluation and Improvement: Skilled in using data to assess impact guide program refinements and support innovation.
- Customer and Partner Communication: Strong communicator with experience designing programs that engage participants and represent the organization publicly.
- Operational Management: Demonstrated ability to manage budgets timelines logistics and internal systems for smooth program execution.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient with Google Workspace Microsoft Office project management tools such as and CRM platforms.
- Commitment to Sustainability: Track record of work that reflects a clear passion for environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience leading customer-facing or mission-driven programs with increasing responsibility.
- Minimum 2 years of experience supervising staff managing performance and supporting professional growth.
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
- Proven ability to manage budgets deliver results and track progress toward program goals.
- Demonstrated success growing a program improving operations or increasing public engagement.
- Experience building partnerships with funders municipalities or community organizations to support program
- impact.
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation for periodic travel across the Front Range.
- Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for events or partner meetings.
- Must pass a background check and maintain a clean driving record.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Resource Central is dedicated to equal employment opportunities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job without regard to age sex sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability marital status military status gender expression genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable state or local law. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation harassment or bias based upon these grounds.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
