Trout Unlimited · 5 hours ago
NW Cascades Project Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$30.29/hr - $32.21/hr
3+ years expTrout Unlimited (TU) is a national organization focused on the conservation of rivers and streams, seeking to recover native fish habitats. The NW Cascades Project Manager will oversee watershed restoration projects, manage administrative duties, collaborate with various stakeholders, and support fundraising efforts for the program.
Non ProfitWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Manage on-the-ground watershed restoration/reconnection projects, including project planning, permitting, implementation oversight, and monitoring
Perform project-specific administrative duties, including drafting RFPs/RFQs/bid documents, contracting, grant reporting, invoicing, and budget management
Manage and collaborate with hired consultants/construction contractors on technical design and implementation of projects
Collaborate with U.S. Forest Service staff, city/agency officials, private landowners, and other key program partners to provide project status updates, navigate inter-departmental logistics, and ensure cohesion between co-occurring projects on the landscape
Attend Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 (Duwamish/Green) and 10 (Puyallup/White) salmon recovery Lead Entity meetings to coordinate with implementation partners and agency staff. Attend Chehalis Basin Strategy and Lead Entity (WRIAs 22 & 23) meetings as requested
Execute project and program outreach work with TU Communications staff, including creating content for TU’s social media platforms; drafting blog posts, magazine articles, press releases, and webpages; and attending congressional, press, film, or other media-focused field tours
Work with local/regional partners and TU staff to fundraise for both program and project support, including identifying potential funding sources, drafting grant proposals, and developing relationships with funders
Participate in WA TU Council meetings and periodically participate in regional WA TU Chapter meetings or events with grassroots volunteers
Coordinate with TU staff and TU members to support science-based advocacy for salmon and steelhead conservation, as needed
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in biology, natural resources, or related field, plus at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in fisheries, natural resource management, or ecological habitat restoration
Strong understanding of natural resource management issues related to conservation of salmon and steelhead in Washington State
Experience with river restoration principles, methods, and practices, including a solid understanding of engineered design and construction concepts is required
Demonstrable success working with diverse suite of landowners, agencies, and project stakeholders required
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required
Ability to problem-solve and think creatively
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Self-motivated; Willing to work both independently and as part of a team
Demonstrable ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Ability and willingness to travel regularly across the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, the Chehalis River basin, Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia Metro Areas, and occasionally farther across Washington for field visits, project implementation oversight, staff meetings, conferences, etc
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable personal vehicle are required
Extensive experience with MS Office Suite required
Preferred
Experience with project permitting related to aquatic restoration projects and in-water work windows (i.e., federal and state permits) desired
Budget management experience preferred
Success building new project partnerships desired
Experience working with non-profit organizations is preferred
Grant writing experience desired
Additional software experience (e.g., ArcGIS, R, Canva, mobile data collection apps, etc.) preferred
Benefits
Generous benefits package
Company
Trout Unlimited
Trout Unlimited is an american non profit organization dedicated to the conservation of freshwater streams, rivers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$14.03MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $14.03M
Leadership Team
Chris Wood
President and CEO
James Hughey
Chief Financial Officer
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