[Hiring] Project Manager @Trout Unlimited

Role Description

This position is an exciting opportunity to implement impactful habitat restoration projects to improve habitat for native fish, including reintroduced salmonids, in the Spokane River basin and elsewhere in the region. This Project Manager will steward projects from start to finish, developing project concepts, securing project partnerships, obtaining project funding, and managing project implementation. Key projects include:

• A reach-scale floodplain restoration project in the Hangman Creek watershed
• An abandoned mine restoration project in the Kettle River watershed

The Project Manager will also work collaboratively with The Spokane Falls Trout Unlimited Chapter, which has engaged its 500 plus members in conservation and protection of the Spokane River watershed and its native Redband trout for decades.

TU has secured two years of grant funding for this position. The successful applicant will work with their TU supervisor, other TU staff, and program partners to secure additional funding for project activities and to cover core operational costs to sustain the program through future years.

The location for this position is flexible within or near the Spokane area. The Project Manager will be required to travel throughout the Spokane River basin and nearby areas and to occasional meetings and conferences outside the region. The successful applicant must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle, as company vehicles are not provided. Travel reimbursement (mileage, lodging, & per diem) is provided for all qualifying work-related travel. The position is currently 100% remote (work-from-home or in the field); a stipend for in-home office or co-work option will be made available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in fisheries, natural resource management, or ecological habitat restoration
• At least 2 years of professional experience managing projects from concept through implementation
• 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 engineering design and construction concepts
• Experience with project permitting related to aquatic restoration projects and in-water work windows (i.e., federal and state permits) desired
• Experience managing project budgets
• Demonstrable success working with diverse suites of landowners, agencies, and project stakeholders
• Demonstrable success building new project partnerships
• Experience working with non-profit organizations is preferred

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in fisheries, natural resource management, or ecological habitat restoration
• At least 2 years of professional experience managing projects from concept through implementation
• 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 engineering design and construction concepts
• Experience with project permitting related to aquatic restoration projects and in-water work windows (i.e., federal and state permits) desired
• Experience managing project budgets
• Demonstrable success working with diverse suites of landowners, agencies, and project stakeholders
• Demonstrable success building new project partnerships
• Experience working with non-profit organizations is preferred

Benefits

• Travel reimbursement (mileage, lodging, & per diem) for all qualifying work-related travel
• Flexible location within or near the Spokane area
• 100% remote work option (work-from-home or in the field)
• Stipend for in-home office or co-work option