Environmental Program Manager Jobs
Environmental Program Manager jobs are open across government agencies, consulting firms, nonprofits, and energy and infrastructure companies, from early-career to senior and director levels, with specializations in regulatory compliance, remediation oversight, and sustainability program management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online at www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org.
What you'll get from working at The Y:
- Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
- Free access to mental health resources
- Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
- A positive, growth-oriented community of fun coworkers
- Opportunity for adventure every day
- Act as part of the total camp staff team to provide a quality outdoor education program to school groups and weekend family camps.
- Actively contribute to the camp staff team by communicating ideas and concerns openly, making solution-oriented suggestions, exhibiting a service-minded attitude, and being an appropriate role model.
- Prepare and teach classes in Environmental Education and Challenge Education daily as assigned.
- Facilitate activities (e.g., crafts, archery, large group games, campfires, etc.) daily as assigned.
- Facilitate evening activities, meal duties, and cleaning duties as assigned.
- Model and enforce all camp policies.
- Attend and participate in all required meetings and trainings.
- Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, program and equipment inspection written documentation, and emergencies.
- Ensure high standards of housekeeping are met in all cabins, facilities, staff housing, program areas, bathrooms, and main lodge. Monitor and restock housekeeping supplies as needed.
Work Environment
This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors. Staff typically live in either shared cabins with campers or in shared housing with staff for the duration of employment. Specific housing depends on position and availability.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and store supplies, up to 50 pounds.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, seasonal position. The usual camp work week is five (5) days on and two (2) days off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. This position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per State of Washington wage and hour law.
Code of Conduct for Applicants
All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.
- At least one (1) season of experience teaching environmental education.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Current state-approved First Aid certification.*
- Current state-approved CPR certification.*
- BA / BS degree or equivalent in related field.
- Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
- Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.
- CPR and FA training will be provided within first 30 days of employment.
OUR VALUES
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Honesty
- Caring
- Passion for Excellence
All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.
Job Summary
To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online at www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org.
What you'll get from working at The Y:
- Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
- Free access to mental health resources
- Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
- A positive, growth-oriented community of fun coworkers
- Opportunity for adventure every day
- Act as part of the total camp staff team to provide a quality outdoor education program to school groups and weekend family camps.
- Actively contribute to the camp staff team by communicating ideas and concerns openly, making solution-oriented suggestions, exhibiting a service-minded attitude, and being an appropriate role model.
- Prepare and teach classes in Environmental Education and Challenge Education daily as assigned.
- Facilitate activities (e.g., crafts, archery, large group games, campfires, etc.) daily as assigned.
- Facilitate evening activities, meal duties, and cleaning duties as assigned.
- Model and enforce all camp policies.
- Attend and participate in all required meetings and trainings.
- Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, program and equipment inspection written documentation, and emergencies.
- Ensure high standards of housekeeping are met in all cabins, facilities, staff housing, program areas, bathrooms, and main lodge. Monitor and restock housekeeping supplies as needed.
Work Environment
This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors. Staff typically live in either shared cabins with campers or in shared housing with staff for the duration of employment. Specific housing depends on position and availability.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and store supplies, up to 50 pounds.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, seasonal position. The usual camp work week is five (5) days on and two (2) days off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. This position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per State of Washington wage and hour law.
Code of Conduct for Applicants
All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.
- At least one (1) season of experience teaching environmental education.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Current state-approved First Aid certification.*
- Current state-approved CPR certification.*
- BA / BS degree or equivalent in related field.
- Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
- Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.
- CPR and FA training will be provided within first 30 days of employment.
OUR VALUES
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Honesty
- Caring
- Passion for Excellence
All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon15
- YMCA Of Greater Seattle4
- Atlas Technical Consultants4
- Apple2
- Loram2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental program manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field
- Experience managing regulatory compliance under NEPA, CERCLA, or Clean Water Act programs
- Demonstrated ability to manage program budgets, schedules, and multi-agency stakeholder relationships
- Proficiency with environmental data management systems and GIS software
- Professional certification such as CHMM, PMP, or a state-issued environmental professional credential
- Strong written communication skills for permit applications, agency correspondence, and program reports
Tips for Your Environmental Program Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to program scope
Environmental program managers are hired to run multi-stakeholder, multi-year programs, not just individual projects. Your resume should show program budgets managed, number of sites or permits overseen, and cross-agency coordination, not just task lists from each job.
Lead with your regulatory fluency
Hiring managers in this role scan for specific regulatory experience fast. Front-load the environmental statutes and permit types you work with, like NEPA, CERCLA, or Clean Water Act Section 404, in your summary and in each job entry where they applied.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists environmental program manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your sector and experience level and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by program type, not just title
Job titles vary widely: you'll see environmental program manager, environmental project lead, and sustainability program director all describing the same level of work. Search by program type, such as remediation, air quality, or stormwater, to find openings that match your background without getting filtered out by title alone.
Prepare a portfolio of permit and compliance wins
Interviewers for these roles ask for concrete examples of regulatory outcomes. Before your interview, document two or three situations where your program management work led to a permit approval, a successful audit, or a compliance deadline met under complex conditions.
Negotiate scope and decision authority, not just pay
In environmental program management, your ability to make binding decisions on remediation timelines, contractor selection, and agency reporting directly affects your effectiveness. During offer discussions, clarify what program decisions you can make independently versus what requires senior sign-off.
Environmental Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most environmental program managers?
The companies hiring the most environmental program managers right now include Amazon, YMCA Of Greater Seattle, and Atlas Technical Consultants, with the largest share of openings in Washington, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Federal contractors and large environmental consulting firms consistently account for a significant share of active postings.
How many environmental program manager jobs are remote?
About 50% of environmental program manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by program type. Roles focused on policy development, grant management, and sustainability reporting tend to offer more remote flexibility than positions tied to active remediation sites or field compliance oversight.
How do you become an environmental program manager?
Start with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related field, then build field or compliance experience through roles like environmental specialist or project coordinator. Pursue a professional certification such as CHMM or PMP to signal program-level readiness. Move into program management by taking on multi-site or multi-agency work, then document those outcomes clearly on your resume before applying to manager-level roles.
Can you get hired as an environmental program manager with limited experience?
You can move into an environmental program manager role faster by focusing on employers who promote from within their environmental specialist or coordinator ranks. Demonstrating that you've owned a compliance deliverable end-to-end, such as a permit renewal or agency inspection response, matters more than years of experience alone. Contract and federal program positions often have defined pathways from junior to program manager that reward technical depth over seniority.
What does the environmental program manager interview process look like?
Most environmental program manager interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone screen focused on your regulatory background and program scope. A second round with the hiring manager and sometimes a technical panel digs into how you've handled complex stakeholder situations, compliance deadlines, or agency negotiations. Some employers add a written exercise asking you to outline a program plan or respond to a mock regulatory scenario before a final offer conversation.
Where can I find and apply to environmental program manager jobs?
You can find and apply to environmental program manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your program focus and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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