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Trout Unlimited · 1 day ago

Tribal Partnership Program Director - Remote

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$94K/yr - $120K/yr

Trout Unlimited is a national organization dedicated to the recovery of rivers and streams. They are seeking a Tribal Partnership Program Director to lead the development and support of partnerships with Tribal Nations and Indigenous Communities, focusing on sustaining trout and salmon populations and their habitats.

Non ProfitWildlife Conservation

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and Tribal Nations and/or Indigenous organizations

Cultivate trust-based relationships with Tribal leaders, staff, elders, and community members

Lead regular consultation and engagement processes

Design and implement the Tribal Partnership Program’s mission, vision, goals, and strategies in collaboration with internal leadership and Tribal partners

Advise on restoration projects that partner with Tribal Nations and Indigenous Communities while supporting project-specific TU staff

Track and analyze Tribal, state, and federal policy developments that affect Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities

Support TU’s policy staff to advance the shared interests of TU and Tribal partners via local, state and federal policy initiatives and advocacy campaigns

Collaborate with TU’s development team to identify funding opportunities that support Tribal initiatives

Support TU staff and Tribal Partners in applying for or managing shared grant opportunities

Provide guidance and training to staff on Indigenous history, sovereignty, cultural protocols, and effective engagement practices

Promote decolonizing practices across the organization’s operations and partnerships

Qualification

FisheriesEcologyNatural resource managementTribal sovereignty knowledgeGrant writingProject managementMicrosoft 365Interpersonal skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant field required, master's degree preferred

Professional experience in fisheries, ecology, hydrology, natural resource management, water resources, environmental policy, or similar field

Knowledge and familiarity with Tribal sovereignty, governance, and Federal Indian law and policy

Experience with project development, implementation, and management including projects that involve partner coordination, securing funding, managing budgets, and reporting

Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively with a wide range of partners, personalities, and resource professionals in a highly collaborative and inclusive manner

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Self-motivated and energetic with strong time management and organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail

Proficient with Microsoft 365

Experience with grant and proposal writing

Ability to work independently and to collaborate with teams

Strong leadership skills

Ability and willingness to travel