Snake River Headwaters Project Manager or Senior Project Manager

Description

ABOUT TROUT UNLIMITED

Trout Unlimited (TU) brings together diverse interests to care for and recover the rivers and streams on which we all depend. We are a national organization with 300,000 members and supporters organized into over 400 chapters and councils nationwide. Our dedicated grassroots volunteers are matched by a respected staff of organizers, lawyers, policy experts, and scientists, who work out of more than 45 offices across the country.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, highly-capable person with a diverse skill set to advance TU’s conservation efforts in the Snake River Headwaters in NW Wyoming.  The Snake River Headwaters Project Manager identifies, plans and implements projects to remove barriers to fish passage, improve irrigation infrastructure, restore stream and riparian habitat using form and process-based restoration techniques, and improve water quality in the Snake River Headwaters watershed in Wyoming.

This is a cost-share position with the USFS with approximately 50% of time spent on projects located on or adjacent to USFS lands. 

This work will require an individual who is action and solution-oriented, works well with diverse stakeholders and personalities, and can build a program from the ground-up. Candidates for this position will need to demonstrate strong project management skills and follow-through, and experience related to river restoration, hydrology, aquatic ecology, working agriculture, and partnership-building. 

The position will continue youth education programs, primarily through TU’s Adopt a Trout Program, with local school districts, and work with the local Jackson Hole TU Chapter on local community outreach. The position is based in Jackson, WY. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the US Forest Service to prioritize and implement projects on the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Conduct a comprehensive culvert and irrigation diversion inventory to assist with this effort, including managing seasonal staff or interns.
• Work closely with state and other federal agencies to implement projects and collect field data for project development and monitoring.
• Work closely with the Jackson Hole Chapter of Trout Unlimited to coordinate community outreach, events, project, grassroots fundraising, DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion), and volunteer efforts. 
• Maintain and strengthen existing partnerships with landowners and nonprofit organizations in the Snake River Headwaters.
• Participate in and represent TU on watershed-based collaborative groups and coalitions.
• Work with Trout Unlimited staff and volunteers on fundraising, including identifying potential funding sources, developing relationships with funders, and drafting grant proposals. 
• Develop and implement the Jackson Adopt-a-Trout Program with the Jackson Hole Middle School. 
• On-the-ground project oversight and monitoring. 
• Project administration including contracting, invoicing, tracking project budgets, and grant reporting.
• Manage an average annual budget of $500,000 - $1,000,000.
• Non-supervisory position.

This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required, master’s degree preferred.
• Professional experience in fisheries, ecology, hydrology, engineering, natural resource management and/or restoration/conservation project management.
• Demonstrated performance in grant writing and other fundraising activities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with multiple and diverse partners in a highly collaborative and inclusive manner, even on contentious issues.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with communications, outreach and volunteer engagement. 
• Good organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing complex projects. The job requires the ability to prioritize workload, to be highly motivated and self-directed.
• Knowledge of the region and watersheds a plus. 
• Ability and willingness to travel; valid driver’s license and own vehicle required. 
• Passion for trout and salmon and the places they live.

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 salary range is $55,000 - $65,000 for project managers and $65,000 - $75,000 for senior project managers depending on experience. Title and compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience level, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Please upload a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references using TU's Paylocity application system, accessed from:

https://www.tu.org/about/jobs-and-internships/ 

We will begin reviewing applications the week of June 10th. The position will be open until filled.