Field Manager

River Partners•Brawley, CA

9d•$77,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A tenacious nonprofit founded in 1998; River Partners brings life back to California rivers. We advance an innovative model of conservation that harnesses the power of restored riverways to create a thriving future for the state’s environment and communities. Blending modern farming practices, cutting-edge science, and diverse alliances, River Partners reforests and reconnects river landscapes and critical wildlife corridors at an unprecedented pace and scale. We’ve restored more habitat along impaired California rivers than anyone else in the western U.S., having led hundreds of projects across nearly 20,000 acres throughout California. Our efforts result in a suite of tangible wins for struggling wildlife, flood safety, climate resiliency, water conservation, healthy communities, and strong local economies. We are growing fast and looking for passionate team members to help us increase our pace and scale of restoration.

Requirements

Enjoy working with diverse people and organizations to get things done.
Ability to solve problems and learn new skills.
Possess knowledge of and experience with standard agricultural techniques in the Central Valley including, tractor and gator operation and maintenance, herbicide application and reporting, irrigation, drill and broadcast seeding, seed collection and processing, tree planting.
Possess knowledge of or willingness to learn California plants, riparian ecology, hydrology, soils, and wildlife.
Understand basic contract and labor laws.
Proficient in budgeting, negotiation, purchasing, reporting, and vendor relations.
Possess the ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
Good organizational skills - ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability to maintain composure under changing priorities and challenging conditions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment and enthusiasm to carry out River Partners mission.
BS in agriculture, biology, ecology, environmental science or related science.
Five years of agricultural management experience.
Certification in pesticide application (Pest Control Advisor preferred, Qualified Applicator License required).
Valid California driver’s license with clean DMV Record.
Knowledge of agricultural equipment and practices.
Ability to install, operate and schedule irrigation systems.
Proven budget management experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

C-27 Landscaping Contractor’s License (preferred but not required).
Possess the ability to communicate in basic Spanish (preferred, but not required).

Responsibilities

Supervise and train entry-level field technicians, youth conservation labor crews, and interns.
Direct staff and allocate resources to meet contractual obligations and deadlines.
Oversee project budgets.
Purchase equipment, supplies, and services to support project implementation.
Ensure that safety is the top priority and all of our field equipment is in good operating order.
Develop and maintain productive relationships with project partners, neighbors, venders and community stakeholders.
Maintain a working knowledge of all project documents including design specifications, contractual obligations, funding restrictions, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Direct agricultural practices for field preparation, irrigation installation, planting and on-going plant maintenance activities.
Set-up and calibrate agricultural implements.
Inspect fields and perform timely maintenance activities to optimize plant growth and minimize expenses.
Observe all labor laws.
Accurately tract expenses and prepare invoices.
Collaborate with the River Partners’ Restoration Science Team to implement specific designs and develop field research activities.
Support River Partners’ Development Team in budgeting new projects.
Attend public events, fairs and meetings to promote the organization and its mission.
Travel to and work on multiple project sites.
Other duties as required.