Upper Salmon Basin Project Manager

Trout Unlimited•Salmon, ID

32m•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

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 Idaho. The Upper Salmon Basin Project Manager will unite diverse interests and drive tangible, action-oriented efforts to support the recovery of ESA-listed fish species and conservation objectives across TU’s Priority Waters. The Project Manager will develop and implement projects to restore stream and riparian habitat using a variety of restoration techniques. Externally, the role will expand TU’s base of private and public partners, which includes private landowners, as well as state and federal agencies. Internally, the role will collaborate closely with two additional members of TU’s Upper Salmon Program, as well as with the greater Idaho Program to advance conservation efforts within Priority Waters. The ideal Project Manager is action and solution-oriented; works easily with diverse stakeholders and personalities; is optimistic and sees opportunity in challenging situations; responds with initiative to locally driven needs and opportunities; and, importantly, is enthusiastic about being part of a robust, multi-faceted, science-driven conservation program in Idaho. Candidates must demonstrate strong project management skills and follow-through, as well as experience related river restoration, fisheries, hydrology, ecology, working agriculture and partnership-building. Project Managers are expected to manage projects from conception to completion and be a leader in working on project-oriented habitat restoration and conservation. Project Managers must demonstrate an eagerness to learn other job elements quickly and will be expected to work closely with other TU staff on conservation initiatives, budget management, community engagement, science, policy and advocacy matters. The Upper Salmon Basin Project Manager will report directly to the Upper Salmon Basin Program Manager. This position requires frequent day travel to project sites for construction oversight, occasional overnight travel, and will require the successful candidate to be based in Upper Salmon Basin (which includes the towns of Salmon, Challis, and Stanley, Idaho.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years relevant experience (school, work, training).
Experience with restoration techniques, project management, irrigated agriculture and complex multi-party negotiations is essential.
Knowledge of conservation, fisheries, ecology, hydrology, and watershed processes.
Project and grant management skills.
Grant writing experience and understanding of non-profit work.
Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively with a wide range of partners and personalities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as first rate research and analytic skills
Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to prioritize workload, to be highly motivated and self-directed.
A passion for fisheries conservation and for protecting and restoring rivers and streams.
Ability to travel overnight.

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or familiarity with salmon, and steelhead restoration projects and funding sources.
Understanding of whole-systems ecology and the foundations of restoration ecology.
Understanding of Trout Unlimited’s history and current organizational direction.
Previous experience with media and outreach.
Experience with community outreach and engagement, including ecological education.
Passion for educating people of all ages about land stewardship and conservation.
Experience managing field crews using tools such as grip hoist, post-pounder, chainsaws, and familiarity with successful riparian planting techniques.
Love of fishing a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement a suite of restoration projects.
Coordinate efforts with Upper Salmon Basin Stakeholder Groups.
Identify, develop, secure funding and permits.
Construct priority habitat restoration, connectivity, and floodplain reconnection projects.
Work with supervisor and other staff on program strategies and project priorities.
Maintain clear and frequent communications about projects with restoration partners.
Secure services of and oversee restoration design engineers and contractors.
Perform administrative duties including contracting, grant reporting, invoicing, and budget management.
Collect, manage, and analyze ecological and hydrological data.
Conduct pre- and post-project effectiveness monitoring.
Work with TU grassroots members and other volunteers on restoration project activities.
Spend portions of the field season working in remote field settings.
Attend, participate, and represent TU in meetings relevant to TU’s mission.