Klamath Water & Habitat Project Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available

401(k) plan with 8% employer match

Parental leave

accrued paid time off

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Klamath Project Manager to lead conservation projects focused on streamflow, water management, and habitat restoration within the Shasta and Scott River basins in California. The role requires coordinating with farmers, irrigation districts, tribes, and agencies to implement voluntary water strategies that support agricultural viability while improving instream flows.

Required BA/BS and 5 years in conservation, with strong project leadership, budgeting, and grant

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and 5 years of experience in conservation practice (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience managing complex or multiple 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 applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage conservation projects in the Klamath Basin.
• Coordinate with partners, agencies, and landowners to advance water and habitat restoration.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and reporting to ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external requirements and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Conservation practice

Project management

Partnership development

Negotiation

Public communication

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Web Browsers

Job description

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Klamath Project Manager to lead conservation projects focused on streamflow, water management, and habitat restoration within the Shasta and Scott River basins in California. The role requires coordinating with farmers, irrigation districts, tribes, and agencies to implement voluntary water strategies that support agricultural viability while improving instream flows.

Required BA/BS and 5 years in conservation, with strong project leadership, budgeting, and grant