Climate Resilience Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization seeks a Climate Resilience Project Manager to support biodiversity initiatives and habitat restoration projects. This full-time, hybrid position involves collaboration with various teams to manage projects and secure funding. Applicants should have a background in ecology or environmental science and experience in project management.

Benefits

Health insurance

401k with match

Paid family leave

Sick leave and vacation

Discounted access to cultural sites

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of habitat restoration or climate adaptation project management experience.
• Knowledge of ecological restoration specific to the Northeastern U.S.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategic restoration projects addressing climate resilience and biodiversity.
• Manage all project stages from scoping to monitoring.
• Identify funding sources and write grants.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Partnership building

Ecological restoration knowledge

Grant writing

ArcGIS proficiency

Education

B.S. or B.A. in ecology, biology, wildlife management, environmental science

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Who We Are:

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is Massachusetts’ premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees preserve properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts for public use and enjoyment. Our properties are open to all, and we involve as many people as possible in our work. We aim to protect special places for future generations, having protected over 50,000 acres, including more than 27,000 acres on over 120 reservations. As a non-profit organization, we are funded and supported by visitors, supporters, volunteers, and 100,000 Member households. Learn more at www.thetrustees.org.

Posting Information:

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000

Hours per week: 40

Job Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Job Type: Hybrid

Location: Statewide; Florence, MA

What You’ll Do:

Your Impact:

As the Climate Resilience Project Manager, you will support our Natural Resources team in promoting biodiversity, providing habitat for rare species, buffering climate impacts, sequestering carbon, and inspiring public engagement. This role marks an exciting phase with a focus on habitat restoration, climate resiliency, and nature-based solutions.

The Role:

You will support ongoing projects and seek new opportunities, partnerships, and grants. Projects include dam removal, riparian restoration, forest resilience, and other innovative efforts for carbon sequestration and resource protection. You will collaborate with ecologists, property managers, communications, education staff, and the development team to fund, implement, and promote these initiatives.

Specifically, you’ll:

• Implement strategic restoration projects addressing climate resilience and biodiversity on Trustees properties.
• Manage all project stages from scoping to monitoring.
• Oversee contracts with design and modeling firms.
• Manage complex funding structures, including grants and donor funds.
• Identify funding sources and write grants.
• Build coalitions with partners for collaboration, permitting, and funding.
• Interpret climate vulnerability assessments with Inland Ecology.
• Promote projects through media, social media, and public engagement.
• Educate audiences about project goals.

This full-time position reports to the Director of Inland Ecology.

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

• B.S. or B.A. in ecology, biology, wildlife management, environmental science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 2 years of habitat restoration or climate adaptation project management experience (advanced degree may substitute).
• Knowledge of ecological restoration specific to the Northeastern U.S.
• Experience managing projects with multiple funding sources and partners.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS.
• Strong understanding of ecology, habitat restoration, and climate resilience solutions.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.
• Experience in grant writing.
• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Eligibility:

• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work outdoors and hike moderate slopes.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory background check.

Working Conditions:

• Based in western Massachusetts with some remote work and travel across the state.
• Flexible schedule due to seasonal fieldwork and meetings.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, even if they do not meet every requirement. We value a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve.

Questions? Contact [e-mail].

Benefits:

• Sick leave, vacation, floating holidays, health insurance, insurance options, paid family leave, life insurance, 401k with match, employee assistance, free/discounted access to cultural sites, property discounts, and special workdays.

Equal Opportunity:

The Trustees are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on protected statuses and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We support an accessible work environment and accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments during the application process. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.