Conservation Projects & Partnerships Lead

Jobtailor; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Grass Valley, CA seeks a conservation program professional to lead projects with U.S. Forest Service partners, coordinate contracts for fuel reduction and habitat restoration, and grow donor support.

The role emphasizes partnership building, grant writing, and travel across national forests in California. The candidate will manage multiple projects, ensure timely execution, and maintain neutrality when collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in conservation, forestry, planning, landscape design, recreation planning, environmental science or related field.
• Minimum three years of work experience with conservation programs, project planning, and/or coordinating project implementation, preferably on federal lands.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Strong attention to detail with an organized approach to daily work.
• Excellent research and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong and succinct persuasive writing.
• Ability to cultivate new donor relationships.
• Ability to effectively set priorities while managing a variety of projects and tasks to successful completion.
• Ability to work with a wide range of people with differing and sometimes conflicting opinions, and maintain neutrality.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the Eldorado and Tahoe National Forests and beyond.
• Work in outdoor conditions.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule, including participation in weekend and evening events.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new projects related to forest health, wildfire risk reduction, and community resilience.
• Lead advertisement, negotiation, and awarding of contracts for on-the-ground services.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, nonprofits, and partners for efficient project implementation.
• Help develop and manage Stewardship Agreements and Challenge Cost Share Agreements.
• Pursue funding opportunities and write grants to expand supporters and partnerships.
• Build and maintain relationships with U.S. Forest Service, California NGO partners, and the NFF.
• Support on-the-ground restoration and recreation projects by reinforcing collaborations.
• Maintain knowledge of trends and innovations in conservation programming.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Donor development

Project management

Travel willingness

Outdoor work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in conservation/forestry/planning/environmental science

Job description

Jobtailor in Grass Valley, CA seeks a conservation program professional to lead projects with U.S. Forest Service partners, coordinate contracts for fuel reduction and habitat restoration, and grow donor support.

The role emphasizes partnership building, grant writing, and travel across national forests in California. The candidate will manage multiple projects, ensure timely execution, and maintain neutrality when collaborating with diverse stakeholders.