Klamath River Water & Habitat Project Lead

The Nature Conservancy (All); Etna (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Klamath Project Manager to lead streamflow, water management, and habitat restoration efforts across working agricultural lands in the Klamath Basin, CA. The role requires coordinating with farmers, irrigation districts, tribes, and agencies to advance voluntary conservation strategies while supporting agricultural viability.

The position plans, implements, and reports on projects, including scope, grants, and design, with a two-year term and potential extension.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and 5 years of conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing complex projects, including staffing, workloads and finances under deadlines.
• Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.
• Experience negotiating.
• Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
• Experience using basic office software such as Word, Excel and browsers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage conservation projects in the Klamath Watershed.
• Establish and maintain standards while controlling costs and budgets.
• Assist with fundraising and budget development for projects.
• Communicate effectively to diverse audiences.
• Work independently under deadlines and build external cooperation.
• Ensure compliance with policies and requirements.

Skills

Project management

Partnership development

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Word

Excel

Web browsers

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Web Browsers

Job description

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Klamath Project Manager to lead streamflow, water management, and habitat restoration efforts across working agricultural lands in the Klamath Basin, CA. The role requires coordinating with farmers, irrigation districts, tribes, and agencies to advance voluntary conservation strategies while supporting agricultural viability.

The position plans, implements, and reports on projects, including scope, grants, and design, with a two-year term and potential extension.