Landscape and Sustainability Manager

Job overview

The Landscape and Sustainability Manager role is onsite in Boston, MA. Compensation is $70,000–$80,000 per year. The role supports the Esplanade Association’s Park Projects & Stewardship department and its stewardship of the Charles River Esplanade. The manager leads park landscape care and sustainability programs, overseeing staff, contractors, volunteers, and environmental initiatives. The work supports ecological health, climate resilience, operational stewardship, and a positive visitor experience across the park.

What you'll do

• Plan seasonal stewardship, maintenance, and enhancement of living and built park infrastructure
• oversee landscape and horticultural operations, including planting, irrigation, soil health, turf care, invasive species control, and tree care
• lead sustainability initiatives and environmental projects
• track sustainability goals and prepare annual reports
• supervise horticulture staff, seasonal employees, interns, and volunteers
• manage contractors and consultants
• build relationships with partners and stakeholders
• support budgeting, planning, grants, inventories, records, and equipment maintenance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

landscape and sustainability manager

esplanade association

boston ma

onsite

full-time

park stewardship

horticulture

sustainability

climate resilience

landscape operations

staff and contractor management

charles river esplanade

$70k–$80k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Vacation, sick and personal days
• health and dental insurance
• health savings account contribution for employees enrolled in the health plan
• 403(b)
• commuter benefits
• paid professional development.

Why this role

Leads stewardship and sustainability for the 64-acre Charles River Esplanade. Benefits include vacation, sick and personal days, health and dental insurance, health savings account contribution for enrolled employees, 403(b), commuter benefits, and paid professional development.

About the employer

ESPLANADE ASSOCIATION is hiring for this role. Industry: Civic and Social Organizations. Sector: 81.