Project Manager
Trout Unlimited
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $30 - $32 per hour
About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrable success working with diverse suite of landowners, agencies, and project stakeholders required; Success building new project partnerships desired.
- Experience working with non-profit organizations is preferred.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Grant writing experience desired.
- 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.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable personal vehicle are required.
- Extensive experience with MS Office Suite required; additional software experience (e.g., ArcGIS, R, Canva, mobile data collection apps, etc.) preferred.
Benefits
- generous benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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