Conservation Project Manager: Rivers & Habitat

California Trout; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, and视

Retirement plan with matching

Sabbatical leave

Job summary

California Trout seeks a motivated Project Manager in Chico, CA to develop and implement conservation projects on Sacramento River tributaries. You will lead restoration, planning, monitoring, and funding from concept to reporting.

Collaborate with Tribes, landowners, agencies, and partners to advance durable, partnership-driven solutions benefiting fish and communities. Strong project management, grant writing, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of related experience or Master’s degree in natural resources, conservation, biology, or related field.
• Experience managing environmental restoration, watershed planning, or conservation projects from concept to implementation and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, budgets, deadlines, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage restoration projects for timely, on-budget delivery and grant/compliance adherence.
• Coordinate with technical advisory committees and partners to guide decisions.
• Build relationships with Tribes, landowners, agencies, funders, and communities to advance projects.
• Identify and develop priority restoration projects and funding proposals across Sacramento River tributaries.
• Write grants and manage deliverables, budgets, invoicing, reports, and consultant/contractor agreements.

Skills

Grant writing

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Field work

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural resources or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GIS

Job description

California Trout seeks a motivated Project Manager in Chico, CA to develop and implement conservation projects on Sacramento River tributaries. You will lead restoration, planning, monitoring, and funding from concept to reporting.

Collaborate with Tribes, landowners, agencies, and partners to advance durable, partnership-driven solutions benefiting fish and communities. Strong project management, grant writing, and communication skills are essential.