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Grounding the Green New Deal: A Summit on Design, Policy, and Advocacy
ABOUT
Addressing the climate crisis will require an unprecedented scale, scope, and pace of physical landscape transformation. There is an essential role for the built environment disciplines to play in reimagining this future and translating the goals of decarbonization, jobs, and justice into on-the-ground practices and built works.
Through panel discussions with leading changemakers, this summit examines the intersection of policy, design, and advocacy to identify ways to accelerate individual and collective actions to effect change.
The summit builds from the Green New Deal Superstudio, a year-long open call that attracted the participation of more than 3,000 students and practitioners in the built environment disciplines. Some 670 design and planning projects were submitted to give form to the goals of the movement-led vision, and a select set will be on display during the event.
The summit is being presented in partnership with the National Building Museum as part of its Climate ABC (Action/Building/Community) program series. Climate ABC’s goals are to educate the public on innovative climate action initiatives and to drive substantive action in the building industry to reduce environmental impact.
*Doors open at 11am for pre-event exhibit and networking. All tickets include access to the post-summit reception (5-7pm) with drinks and hors d'oeuvres.
FAQS
What about COVID and its emerging variants? While we are thrilled at the prospect of gathering in person again, please know that protecting everyone’s health is our top priority. With that said:
- Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative result from a test taken within 72 hours will be required for entry. COVID-19 protocols are subject to change depending on local regulations and venue/organizer policies.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No.
Will any content be available online? Recordings of all sessions will be available on LAF's website after the Summit.
Will continuing education credits be available? The summit is being submitted for the following continuing education credits, which are pending approval:
Is parking available at the National Building Museum? Parking is challenging near the Museum, and we recommend using public transportation whenever possible. For those who plan to drive, the National Building Museum has partnered with SpotHero to help visitors find and purchase guaranteed parking at many convenient locations in the area.
To reserve your parking spot, visit the National Building Museum SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
Is my registration transferrable/can I update my registration information? Yes. If you can no longer attend and would like to send someone in your place, you can update your registration via the Eventbrite website through Friday, March 25th. After that date, please contact Justin ([email protected]) with any modifications.
Where can I contact the organizer with additional questions? For questions regarding your registration, please contact Justin ([email protected]).
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2026-01-16: Parks Development Coordinator
Salary
$64,397.01 - $93,375.57 Annually
Location
3600 Tremont Road
Upper Arlington, OH 43221
Bob Crane Community Center, OH
Closing Date
4/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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Upper Arlington Parks & Rec is seeking a Parks Project Coordinator to join our team. This position will play an important role in helping manage a variety of construction and renovation projects. It will work closely with City Staff, Contractors and Design Professionals to ensure that work meets project goals, as well as budgetary and schedule requirements. Examples of planned projects include updates to paths, playgrounds, pools and shelters as well as larger scale park renovations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
As part of the Parks and Recreation team, reporting directly to the Parks and Recreation Deputy Director, this position will focus directly on the administration of parks and facility construction and renovation projects. Responsibilities will include management of project schedules, bidding and award contracts, verifying payment applications, preparing change orders, contract administration and supervision, monitoring project budgets and assisting with public meetings.
The City of Upper Arlington is an equal opportunity employer, striving to foster an equitable and inclusive work environment.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: For purposes of 42 USC 12101:
- Develop and implement the department capital improvement plan including but not limited to parks, facilities, public lands, playgrounds, athletic fields, shelter houses, bikeways, nature trails, art facilities, and specialized facilities.
- Administers capital improvement projects including selection and management of design consultants (e.g., prepares technical proposals for statement of qualifications, consultant selection process, manages technical design process), construction bidding process (e.g., evaluates construction bids; recommends to City Council award of contracts; develops contracts), construction management (e.g., schedules and conducts project meetings with contractors; recommends to Council construction project design changes and change orders; provides approval of all contractor pay requests; administers budget; conducts design and plan review; approves consultant pay requests; prepares and evaluates proposals and contracts for consultant services).
- Assists the Deputy Director in the development and implementation of long-range goals and objectives for the Department incorporating the department's vision, mission and recommendations and action plan from the department's comprehensive plan and any additional guiding documents.
- Conducts highly responsible professional, technical, and administrative work researching, developing, and monitoring state, local, federal, corporate, and foundation grants; develops a schedule of programs, projects, and activities to obtain grant funding; prepares grant applications and coordinates a wide variety of special projects from inception through completion.
- Oversees designated areas and projects to enhance department operations and service to the community; establishes, implements and monitors operating standards for optimal and consistent service delivery.
- Maintains licenses and certifications as required, if any.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
- Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs other duties as required. (5%)
Typical Qualifications
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school and one (1) to two (2) years progressively responsible related experience; or any combination of training, education, or experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid State of Ohio Driver's License and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (* indicates developed after employment).
Knowledge of:
- Applicable laws, regulations, City policies, procedures, and requirements including Ohio Ethics law and Public Records law.
- Recreation trends and best practices.
- Workplace safety.
- Budgeting
- Government structure and process.
- Construction management;
- Community resources and services;
- Marketing;
- Public relations;
- Supervisory principles and practices;
- Project management;
- Grant administration;
- Local geographic area.
Skill in:
- Computer operation;
- Use of modern office equipment;
- Motor vehicle operation;
- Use of engineering tools/equipment;
- Use of surveying tools/equipment;
- Computer aided design (CAD) equipment and/or Geographical Information System (GIS).
Ability to:
- Carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions;
- Interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form;
- Deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context;
- Apply management principles to solve problems;
- Exercise independent judgement and discretion;
- Compile and prepare reports;
- Rain or instruct others;
- Respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials;
- Prepare and deliver a speeches and presentations;
- Communicate effectively;
- Understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications;
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships;
- Handle sensitive inquiries and contacts with officials and general public;
- Resolve complaints;
- Travel to and gain access to work site.
EQUIPMENT USED:
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Standard business office equipment, motor vehicle, engineering hand/power tools/equipment, surveyor tools/equipment.
INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS: The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); is exposed to possible injury from unclean or unsanitary conditions; works with moving mechanical parts of equipment of machines; ascends scaffolds/ladders; works in or around crowds; occasionally lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects 25 lbs. or less.
Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered sedentary work.
CITY VALUES:
Incumbent must model the following established city values: Teamwork/Collaboration, Integrity, Service, Leadership, Communication, Growth, Professionalism & Ethics.
See Official Posting HERE For more information, including Benefits and Questions.
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