Sacred Place Project Manager

Reports to: Chief Mission Officer
Status: Full-Time
Location: Annapolis / Baltimore / Washington, DC Area — Hybrid
(At least 3 days per week in the Annapolis office, as project schedules and site visits allow; some evening and weekend hours required.)

Position Overview

The Sacred Place Project Manager provides operational and project management support for Nature Sacred’s Sacred Place projects nationwide. Reporting to the Chief Mission Officer, this role ensures smooth execution of project logistics, design meetings, engagement events, and administrative tasks. The Manager plays a central role in coordinating schedules, maintaining project documentation, and supporting community engagement processes, allowing the Chief Mission Officer and broader team to focus on strategy, design innovation, and high-level decision-making. This position is critical to keeping Sacred Place projects on track, well-organized, and aligned with Nature Sacred’s community-led design model.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Management

• Assist in the planning and management of Sacred Place projects from initiation through completion.
• Maintain project timelines, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring all tasks stay on track and aligned with strategic goals.
• Support budget tracking, expense documentation, and consultant coordination in partnership with the Chief Mission Officer.
• Serve as the point of contact for internal project team members and external partners regarding scheduling, meeting logistics, and project documentation.
• Monitor project milestones and provide status updates to the Chief Mission Officer and leadership team.

Design Meetings & Engagement Events

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate design meetings, community workshops, and engagement events, ensuring seamless execution and participant readiness.
• Support preparation of materials, agendas, and presentations for meetings and workshops.
• Document meeting notes, action items, and follow-ups to ensure accountability and alignment across project teams.
• Assist with the logistics of site visits, grand openings, and other public or community-facing events.

Administrative Support

• Maintain organized project files, shared drives, and documentation systems for all Sacred Place projects.
• Track communications, deliverables, and deadlines for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, briefing materials, and presentations to support project and departmental planning.
• Coordinate with the Network Programs team to ensure engagement and onboarding materials are aligned with project timelines and events.

Collaboration

• At the direction of the Chief Mission Officer, work closely with Network Programs, and other internal teams to ensure project efficiency, alignment, and timely delivery.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, community partners, and Firesouls to coordinate schedules, deliverables, and event logistics.
• Support cross-team communication to ensure all project stakeholders have access to relevant information and resources.

Key Qualities & Skills

• Alignment with and commitment to Nature Sacred’s Sacred Tenets of Intention, Integrity, Deep Collaboration, Leading from Joy, Honor, Grace & Accountability, and Commitment to Authentic Growth.
• Passion for building and nurturing client relationships.
• Excellent project management skills with experience managing multiple, complex projects, timelines, and constituent groups.
• Exceptional organizational and administrative abilities, including attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, and workshops for diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management software, digital collaboration tools, and shared documentation platforms.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, managing both in-person and virtual engagement logistics.
• Collaborative mindset, able to coordinate across teams and departments to achieve goals.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design, Nonprofit Management, or a related field preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in project management, project coordination, program management, or event/engagement logistics, ideally in a nonprofit, design, or community-based context.
• Experience supporting capital projects, community engagement, or collaborative design preferred.
• Strong aptitude for managing budgets, timelines, schedules, and relationships.

Location

• Annapolis / Baltimore / Washington, DC Area — Hybrid
  (At least 3 days per week in the Annapolis office as events and site visits allow; some evening and weekend hours required.)
• Typical office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; duties will likely require additional evening and weekend hours for site visits, events, staff retreats, and other activities.

Compensation

• Salary is commensurate with experience / $65,000 – $72,500

Nature Sacred Benefits

• Health and dental benefits, paid 100% for the employee by Nature Sacred.
• 401k Matching Program: 3% match, vested over 3 years.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• 15 Paid Vacation Days; 20 Paid Vacation Days after 3 years of service. 12 Paid Holidays.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@naturesacred.org by February 13 for priority consideration. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Nature Sacred celebrates and practices diversity and inclusion in its operations and programs. Nature Sacred provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Marginalized populations based on race, gender, class, orientation, etc., are strongly encouraged to apply.