The Land Use Programs Director will direct the land use advocacy programs of the Ecology Center. While the Center's interests are statewide, the Land Use Programs Director will focus on southeast Michigan, particularly Washtenaw County, where we see important strategic opportunities. Over the past five years, the Center has played a leading role in the development of innovative land preservation policies and programs in Washtenaw County, including a November 2000 ballot proposal to preserve natural areas. We believe that there are now unprecedented opportunities to manage growth and slow sprawl in the county. Recent large-scale, proactive land preservation initiatives have drawn the support of a huge number of grassroots volunteers and of prominent business leaders.
Many community leaders rank sprawl as the county's top problem.
The Campaign Director will work with grassroots activists, local environmental organizations, public officials, and business supporters to develop and enact a broad agenda for local smart growth reforms. The position may also explore working collaboratively with other organizations to promote a smart growth agenda in southeast Michigan and throughout the state. Hours are flexible.