Job Type
Part-time
Description
TU seeks to hire a highly self-motivated, self-directed and conservation driven person to identify, plan, and implement fish passage and stream restoration projects to benefit salmonids on North Idaho waterways, with focal areas in the St. Joe, St. Maries’ and Coeur d’Alene basins. 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 local cold-water fisheries. The position requires an individual who is self-motivated, action oriented, collaborative 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 aquatic ecology, river restoration and partnership-building. Previous knowledge of fisheries, hydrology, ecology, fluvial geomorphology and mining processes will benefit the candidate. Public outreach and involvement in local planning efforts will also be key to the success of this position. 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 Coeur d’Alene Project Manager. This position will likely be based out of Sandpoint or Coeur d’Alene. This position requires frequent day travel and occasional overnight travel.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and implement a suite of restoration projects
- Identify projects, secure funding, and develop plans for implementation of the projects.
- 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
- Support local outreach and education efforts related to water quality, fisheries and watershed restoration
- 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, 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 trout 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
- Familiarity with fluvial geomorphological processes, local riparian vegetation and mining remediation
SALARY AND BENEFITS
This is a part-time position, 20-25 hours a week with an hourly rate of $27-30 depending on experience with no benefits.
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 enhance 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 send a resume (no more than 2 pages and not a C.V.), a cover letter, and the names and contact information for three references. We will begin reviewing applications on April 24th, 2023. The position is open until filled.
