Upper Salmon Basin Project Manager

Description
TU seeks to hire a highly self-motivated, self-directed and capable person to identify, plan, and implement water conservation, fish passage and stream restoration projects to benefit salmonids in the Upper Salmon watershed. The project manager will be responsible for working cooperatively with partners to develop new and help complete ongoing restoration projects. This work will focus on restoration activities that improve habitat for ESA-listed species. The position requires an individual who is self-motivated, action oriented, works well with diverse personalities, and has hopeful ideals about accomplishing great work.

Competitive candidates for this position will need to demonstrate strong project management skills and technical abilities related to river restoration, fisheries, hydrology, ecology, working agriculture and partnership-building. The successful applicant will work with TU staff and stakeholders to secure additional funding for project activities and to cover core operational costs to sustain the program in future years. The Project Manager will be expected to manage projects from conception to completion and be a leader in working on project-oriented habitat restoration and conservation.

The Project Manager will report to the Idaho Water and Habitat Program Director.  This position requires frequent day travel, occasional overnight travel, and will be based in Challis or Salmon, Idaho.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and implement a suite of restoration projects
Coordinate efforts with Upper Salmon Basin Stakeholder Groups
Identify, develop, secure funding and permits,
Construct priority habitat restoration, connectivity, and floodplain reconnection projects
Work with supervisor and other staff on program strategies and project priorities
Maintain clear and frequent communications about projects with restoration partners
Secure services of and oversee restoration design engineers and contractors
Perform administrative duties including contracting, grant reporting, invoicing, and budget management
Collect, manage, and analyze ecological and hydrological data
Conduct pre- and post-project effectiveness monitoring
Where it is incorporated into project design and implementation, work with TU grassroots members and other volunteers on restoration project activities
Spend portions of the field season working in remote field settings
Attend, participate, and represent TU in meetings relevant to TU’s mission
This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.

Requirements
A minimum of 5 years relevant experience (school, work, training)
Experience with restoration techniques, project management, irrigated agriculture and complex multi-party negotiations is essential
Knowledge of conservation, fisheries, ecology, hydrology, and watershed processes
Project and grant management skills
Grant writing experience and understanding of non-profit work
Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively with a wide range of partners and personalities
Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as first rate research and analytic skills
Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to prioritize workload, to be highly motivated and self-directed
A passion for fisheries conservation and for protecting and restoring rivers and streams
Ability to travel overnight

Preferred

Experience and/or familiarity with salmon, and steelhead restoration projects and funding sources
Understanding of whole-systems ecology and the foundations of restoration ecology
Understanding of Trout Unlimited’s history and current organizational direction
Previous experience with media and outreach
Experience with community outreach and engagement, including ecological education
 Passion for educating people of all ages about land stewardship and conservation
Experience managing field crews using tools such as grip hoist, post-pounder, chainsaws, and familiarity with successful riparian planting techniques

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Staff and leadership at TU understand that life outside of work is important to personal health, and we strive to create a healthy and family-friendly atmosphere. This is a full-time position with a generous benefits package. The approximate salary range is $50,000 to $55,000 annually, depending on relevant experience.

At TU, we value a diverse representation of staff, and we actively seek candidates for this position who come from communities that have been historically under-represented in conservation and those who have been most impacted by degraded rivers and streams. We are committed to building space for all people to participate in our work to care for trout and salmon and clean our shared waters. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome you to read more about TU’s equity

practice and values https://www.tu.org/equity/.

HOW TO APPLY

Please upload, using TU’s Paylocity application system linked below, the following: a resume (no more than 1.5 pages and not a C.V.); a cover letter; a writing sample that represents your professional skills; and the names and contact information for three references. We will begin reviewing applications on February 6, 2023.  The position is open until filled.

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1464190

Salary Description
$50,000 to $55,000 annually