Regional Director
About The Position
CalTrout is seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Director to oversee conservation efforts in the Shasta-Cascade region. The position leads regional initiatives, sets and achieves conservation goals, manages staff and partnerships, and advances CalTrout’s mission to ensure resilient wild fish in healthy waters. The Regional Director will lead recovery efforts for salmon, steelhead, and native trout across the region’s spring-fed and coldwater landscapes, including the Klamath River and its Scott and Shasta River tributaries, the volcanic headwaters of Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen, and the McCloud, Fall, and Pit rivers. The region also includes Sacramento River tributaries that support wild spring-run Chinook salmon populations and Battle Creek, where a major salmon and steelhead restoration effort is underway. Following removal of four mainstem dams on the Klamath, the role will help advance restoration and the return of salmon and steelhead to reopened waters. This is a full-time, exempt, in-person position based in CalTrout’s Mt. Shasta, California office, with regular travel throughout the region.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience in fisheries science, ecology, conservation biology, natural resource management, or a related field.
- 10 or more years of experience in conservation leadership, program management, or ecosystem restoration; California experience is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Shasta-Cascade watersheds, fisheries, and conservation challenges, including spring-fed river systems, spring-run Chinook salmon recovery, Klamath dam removal and post-removal restoration, hydropower, forest health, and water management issues.
- Demonstrated success in program development, fundraising, and partnership-building.
- Experience managing staff, budgets, and complex conservation projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating within a statewide team.
- Ability to work in person from the Mt. Shasta office and travel regularly throughout the region.
- Passion for CalTrout’s mission and commitment to advancing conservation for native fish and healthy waters.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at times; operate a motor vehicle to commute to remote work sites; and occasionally tolerate outdoor conditions such as rain, cold temperatures, and hot sun and navigate uneven terrain.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage CalTrout’s conservation efforts across the Shasta-Cascade region, including the Upper Sacramento, McCloud, Pit, and Fall River watersheds; Sacramento River tributaries; and the Klamath River and its tributaries.
- Develop and implement regional strategic plans, conservation priorities, and project pipelines.
- Ensure successful delivery of conservation initiatives, restoration projects, and advocacy efforts.
- Supervise and support regional staff based in the Mt. Shasta and Chico offices, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.
- Represent CalTrout in the region and strengthen relationships with stakeholders, agencies, and partners.
- Establish and track measurable conservation goals aligned with CalTrout’s statewide objectives.
- Oversee project development, implementation, and evaluation to maximize ecological impact.
- Advance restoration and fish recovery in the Klamath basin following dam removal, working with tribes, agencies, and partners to restore habitat and support salmon and steelhead returning to reopened waters.
- Secure and manage funding for regional conservation projects, including grants, partnerships, and philanthropic support.
- Advocate for science-driven conservation policies that support regional watersheds and fisheries.
- Build and maintain partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies, NGOs, and other conservation stakeholders.
- Represent CalTrout in public forums, stakeholder meetings, and policy discussions concerning regional and statewide conservation.
- Engage local communities, tribes, and private landowners to promote sustainable water and fisheries management.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Medical, dental, and vision health benefits
- Six-week sabbatical leave
- Paid parental leave
- Retirement plan with matching
- Generous holidays and vacation benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
