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The Ray is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Georgia that was founded in 2015 by Harriet Langford, the daughter of Ray C. Anderson. The CEO of flooring company Interface, Anderson ignited a global movement towards sustainable business practice when he had the courage to ask, “What if?” The Ray is the next leap in that journey, born of the same question: “what if we reimagine transportation in a way that’s safer, more responsive to the climate, more regenerative to the environment, and more  capable of generating economic opportunity—today and for generations?” At The Ray C. Anderson Memorial Highway on Interstate 85 in West Georgia, we are now catalyzing net-zero transportation infrastructure across the nation on a real-world test bed—zero carbon, zero waste, zero deaths. Leading the way with some of the world’s boldest thinking and most promising innovation, we have built more than a dozen projects that are literally changing the facts on the ground in transportation, building confidence in new innovations and showing that the technologies to achieve net-zero in transportation already exist. Learn more at www.TheRay.org. 

Our mission is to reimagine how we connect our communities, our lives, and the world in a way that’s safer, more responsive to the climate, more regenerative to the environment, and more capable of creating economic opportunity, through innovative ideas and technologies that will transform transportation infrastructure.

Open Positions

Our team is now accepting applications for the following position(s): Northeast Regional Manager, Texas and Midwest Regional Manager, and Natural Capital Manager

About this Position 

  • Title: Northeast Regional Manager 
  • Reports to: Director of Regional Programs 
  • Position Type: Salaried, full-time position 
  • Location: This position may be located in Atlanta or Lagrange, GA, but it may also operate remotely from any location in the United States
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, occasional weekends 

The Ray has a regional strategy for accelerating net-zero transportation project concepts nationally, from planning and analysis to project development and procurement. Organizing partner activity by region and distributing the pipeline of projects and analyses between regional teams at The Ray creates process efficiencies that produce faster results for transportation agencies – helping the agencies themselves to go faster. Regional coordination of agency partner activity also facilitates the visibility and viability of opportunities for multi-state collaboration. To accomplish this, the Northeast Regional Manager provides direct support to transportation agencies to execute net-zero projects. A strong candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills, possess or be capable of developing expertise of the technologies and innovations developed on The Ray, and direct experience and knowledge of the processes and authorizations of large transportation organizations.

The Northeast Regional Manager will be responsible for the following: 

  • Support the design and execution of projects by transportation owners/operators in the United States and abroad that duplicate and scale the technologies, best practices, innovations and innovative approaches of The Ray. 
  • Deliver technical assistance to the staff of transportation owners/operators that are existing partners of The Ray (“partner organizations”), including various State departments of transportation (State DOTs), as well as tollway and turnpike authorities, local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, airports, and transit operators.
    • Act as technical resource and advisor to the transportation agency to support innovative project and/or program delivery.
    • Provide permitting and procurement assistance through project deployment and execution.
    • Provide consistent and timely information about The Ray technologies, best practices, innovations and innovative approaches.
    • Provide consistent and timely responses to questions, concerns and implementation challenges.
    • Provide direct and facilitated connections to technology providers.
  • Represent The Ray by delivering presentations and/or by personally participating in peer exchanges, association meetings, as well as critical or high-level meetings of a partner organization’s staff and/or leadership.
  • Leverage programmatic outreach with partner organizations to cultivate new partnerships with other transportation owners/operators. 
  • Work with AASHTO, USDOT, State DOTs, and other industry colleagues to influence key policy and regulations. 
  • Respond to new requests from transportation owners/operators generated from other members of The Ray staff and board, from media articles and social media, and/or from www.TheRay.org.
    • Endeavor to develop inquiries, casual or intentional, into formal partnership opportunities for The Ray and the transportation owner/operator.
  • Support implementation of The Ray’s Strategic Plan and 5-Year Technology Plan. 
  • Team operations 
    • Maintain and manage accurate contact records using EveryAction relationship management software
    • Regularly update and maintain the Project Tracker
    • Participate in regular staff meetings, remotely or in person, and provide regular reports of partner organizations status, and/or specific project design, development and execution
    • Support information requests and networking opportunities related to The Ray fundraising and grant-making activities
    • Participate in certain meetings of The Ray board and/or meetings of the Advisory Board of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation
    • Provide regular updates to the Director of Regional Programs
    • Provide updates to the Executive Director, Deputy Director, and/or Board of Directors, as warranted and as requested
    • Other duties as needed or assigned

Skills 

  • Four-year college degree in related field or equivalent experience 
  • Five or more years experience employed by USDOT, FHWA, State DOT, or large transportation organization, in a position of program management 
  • Experience leading environmental, sustainability, energy, or innovative projects and/or programs in a transportation setting 
  • Experience leading a team and managing personnel 
  • Demonstrated ability to work across multiple departments within a transportation agency 
  • Excellent public speaker with the ability to adapt presentation style and content based on audience needs 
  • Understanding of government procurement requirements and processes 
  • Knowledge and experience handling confidential information 
  • Sustainability and/or climate change accreditation preferred 
  • Multi-modal transportation knowledge and experience preferred 

Personal Traits 

  • Passion for spreading innovation 
  • Passion for sustainability and the stewardship of resources 
  • Dedication to The Ray’s net-zero transportation vision and mission: zero carbon, zero waste, zero deaths 
  • Ability to strictly maintain discretion and confidentiality 
  • Integrity, honesty and attention to detail 
  • Outgoing and professional conduct 

How to Apply
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Laura Rogers at laura@theray.org and Beverly West at beverly@theray.org, with the subject line “Northeast Regional Manager Application.”

 

About this Position 

  • Title: Texas and Midwest Regional Manager 
  • Reports to: Director of Regional Programs 
  • Position Type: Salaried, full-time position 
  • Location: This position may be located in Atlanta or Lagrange, GA, but it may also operate remotely from any location in the United States
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, occasional weekends 

The Ray has a regional strategy for accelerating net-zero transportation project concepts nationally, from planning and analysis to project development and procurement. Organizing partner activity by region and distributing the pipeline of projects and analyses between regional teams at The Ray creates process efficiencies that produce faster results for transportation agencies – helping the agencies themselves to go faster. Regional coordination of agency partner activity also facilitates the visibility and viability of opportunities for multi-state collaboration. To accomplish this, the Texas and Midwest Regional Manager provides direct support to transportation agencies to execute net-zero projects. A strong candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills, possess or be capable of developing expertise of the technologies and innovations developed on The Ray, and direct experience and knowledge of the processes and authorizations of large transportation organizations.

The Texas and Midwest Regional Manager will be responsible for the following: 

  • Support the design and execution of projects by transportation owners/operators in the United States and abroad that duplicate and scale the technologies, best practices, innovations and innovative approaches of The Ray. 
  • Deliver technical assistance to the staff of transportation owners/operators that are existing partners of The Ray (“partner organizations”), including various State departments of transportation (State DOTs), as well as tollway and turnpike authorities, local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, airports, and transit operators.
    • Act as technical resource and advisor to the transportation agency to support innovative project and/or program delivery.
    • Provide permitting and procurement assistance through project deployment and execution.
    • Provide consistent and timely information about The Ray technologies, best practices, innovations and innovative approaches.
    • Provide consistent and timely responses to questions, concerns and implementation challenges.
    • Provide direct and facilitated connections to technology providers.
  • Represent The Ray by delivering presentations and/or by personally participating in peer exchanges, association meetings, as well as critical or high-level meetings of a partner organization’s staff and/or leadership.
  • Leverage programmatic outreach with partner organizations to cultivate new partnerships with other transportation owners/operators. 
  • Work with AASHTO, USDOT, State DOTs, and other industry colleagues to influence key policy and regulations. 
  • Respond to new requests from transportation owners/operators generated from other members of The Ray staff and board, from media articles and social media, and/or from www.TheRay.org.
    • Endeavor to develop inquiries, casual or intentional, into formal partnership opportunities for The Ray and the transportation owner/operator.
  • Support implementation of The Ray’s Strategic Plan and 5-Year Technology Plan. 
  • Team operations 
    • Maintain and manage accurate contact records using EveryAction relationship management software
    • Regularly update and maintain the Project Tracker
    • Participate in regular staff meetings, remotely or in person, and provide regular reports of partner organizations status, and/or specific project design, development and execution
    • Support information requests and networking opportunities related to The Ray fundraising and grant-making activities
    • Participate in certain meetings of The Ray board and/or meetings of the Advisory Board of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation
    • Provide regular updates to the Director of Regional Programs
    • Provide updates to the Executive Director, Deputy Director, and/or Board of Directors, as warranted and as requested
    • Other duties as needed or assigned

Skills 

  • Four-year college degree in related field or equivalent experience 
  • Five or more years experience employed by USDOT, FHWA, State DOT, or large transportation organization, in a position of program management 
  • Experience leading environmental, sustainability, energy, or innovative projects and/or programs in a transportation setting 
  • Experience leading a team and managing personnel 
  • Demonstrated ability to work across multiple departments within a transportation agency 
  • Excellent public speaker with the ability to adapt presentation style and content based on audience needs 
  • Understanding of government procurement requirements and processes 
  • Knowledge and experience handling confidential information 
  • Sustainability and/or climate change accreditation preferred 
  • Multi-modal transportation knowledge and experience preferred 

Personal Traits 

  • Passion for spreading innovation 
  • Passion for sustainability and the stewardship of resources 
  • Dedication to The Ray’s net-zero transportation vision and mission: zero carbon, zero waste, zero deaths 
  • Ability to strictly maintain discretion and confidentiality 
  • Integrity, honesty and attention to detail 
  • Outgoing and professional conduct 

How to Apply
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Laura Rogers at laura@theray.org and Beverly West at beverly@theray.org, with the subject line “Texas and Midwest Regional Manager Application.

About this Position

  • Title: Natural Capital Manager
  • Reports To: Deputy Director
  • Position Type: Salaried, full-time position
  • Location: Atlanta, GA and Lagrange, GA
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday

The Ray is pursuing partnership opportunities with transportation agencies across the U.S. to scale the innovative technologies and methodologies successfully demonstrated on The Ray Highway. To support this scaling effort, The Ray has developed and continues to develop innovative methodologies in roadside landscape design and project execution that our partner organizations can use to model, design, and build net-zero transportation projects. 

The Natural Capital Manager is responsible for the following:

  • Lead the development of a comprehensive planning process with quarterly metrics for the Landscape Lab, then monitor and evaluate performance long-term
  • Develop an Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management (IRVM) Plan for The Ray Highway
  • Meadow trials:
    • plan for continuation and expansion
    • oversee, manage, and track ongoing monitoring & maintenance
    • maintain accurate records, including photos
    • report and publish findings
  • Slope stabilization trials:
    • plan for continuation and expansion
    • oversee, manage, and track ongoing monitoring & maintenance
    • maintain accurate records, including photos
    • report and publish findings
  • Monitoring technology:
    • research, recommend, and deploy monitoring technology on The Ray Highway
    • track results for soil and water monitoring
    • maintain accurate records, including photos
    • report and publish findings
  • Stormwater:
    • design and deploy stormwater infiltration galleries with tire-derived aggregate (TDA)
  • Assist with projects and initiatives that The Ray is supporting with and for transportation owner/operators across the country, including but not limited to those that duplicate and scale the technologies, best practices, innovations, and innovative approaches of The Ray
  • Participate in national opportunities to scale the Landscape Lab (e.g., TRB, AASHTO)
  • Regularly monitor and record results using Esri Survey123 of Landscape Lab projects on The Ray Highway
  • Develop annual summary reports for Landscape Lab projects Team Operations
  • Recruit and manage interns for the Landscape team
  • Coordinate the activities of the Landscape team, including staff, interns and volunteers, via regular virtual and/or in-person meetings, and via project management software such as Google docs, Google drive, Asana, etc.
  • Participate in regular staff meetings, to report on project status
  • Attend partnership meetings with transportation owners/operators as requested
  • Participate in meetings of The Ray board and/or meetings of the Advisory Board of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation as requested
  • Create new documents, processes, and procedures to organize team tasks and initiatives
  • Support information requests related to The Ray fundraising and grant-making activities
  • Maintain and manage accurate contact records using the organizationʼs EveryAction relationship management software
  • Provide updates to the Deputy Director and Executive Director, as warranted and as requested

Other:

    • Other duties as needed or assigned

Skills:

  • Undergraduate degree in a related field
  • 5 years of experience in landscape management
  • Strong written and oral communications skills
  • Analytic skills and experience
  • Detail-oriented and experienced in quantitative data analysis
  • Experience and proven ability to lead teams and manage staff

Personal Traits:

  • Passion for spreading innovation
  • Passion for sustainability and the stewardship of resources
  • Dedication to The Rayʼs net-zero transportation vision and mission: zero carbon, zero waste, zero deaths
  • Ability to strictly maintain discretion and confidentiality
  • Integrity, honesty and attention to detail

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Laura Rogers at laura@theray.org, with the subject line “Natural Capital Manager Application.