Klamath Water Stewardship Lead

USA The Nature Conservancy; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing at project sites

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in California is seeking a Klamath Project Manager to develop and advance streamflow, agricultural water management, and riparian restoration projects across the Shasta and Scott River basins. The role requires collaboration with farmers, irrigation districts, tribes, and agencies to implement voluntary water strategies that support river health and agricultural viability.

You will lead conservation initiatives, manage budgets, and coordinate with a diverse set of partners

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.
• Establish and maintain optimal standards of performance for the program while controlling costs and administering budgets.
• Assist with ensuring that public and private funds are raised to meet project and program needs.
• Communicate effectively to a broad range of audiences.
• Work independently and effectively while meeting rigorous deadlines.
• Coordinate with Conservancy staff, private individuals, agency staff and contractors.
• Support and be supported by a senior scientist, a Project Director and a Stewardship Manager.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Partnership development

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in California is seeking a Klamath Project Manager to develop and advance streamflow, agricultural water management, and riparian restoration projects across the Shasta and Scott River basins. The role requires collaboration with farmers, irrigation districts, tribes, and agencies to implement voluntary water strategies that support river health and agricultural viability.

You will lead conservation initiatives, manage budgets, and coordinate with a diverse set of partners