North Coast Regional Conservation Lead

California Trout Inc.; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with matching

Generous holidays

PTO benefits

Sabbatical leave

Job summary

California Trout Inc. is seeking a Regional Manager for the North Coast program based in Arcata, CA. You will lead strategic planning, supervise staff, and build partnerships with Tribal Nations, agencies, and communities to restore key fisheries habitats.

The role blends office and field work, overseeing budgets, grants, and contractors while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and delivering projects on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or related field.
• Experience managing environmental restoration programs and supervising staff.
• Experience with restoration construction projects, bid processes, and contractor oversight.
• Knowledge of regulations for salmon and steelhead habitat in California (CEQA/NEPA/ESA).
• Valid California driver’s license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead North Coast conservation strategy and planning aligned with CalTrout’s mission.
• Oversee program management, staff supervision, and consultant teams.
• Develop projects, proposals, grants, contracts, budgets, and reports.
• Coordinate partnerships with Tribal Nations, landowners, agencies, and communities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and progress tracking across programs.
• Manage construction bidding, contracts, and delivery to specs and schedule.
• Represent CalTrout at regional meetings and public events; travel as needed.
• Monitor risk, safety, and operational effectiveness; drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative regional team and support regional leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting & reporting

Grant writing

Stakeholder engagement

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Construction management

Partnership development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science / Natural Resource Management

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

California Trout Inc. is seeking a Regional Manager for the North Coast program based in Arcata, CA. You will lead strategic planning, supervise staff, and build partnerships with Tribal Nations, agencies, and communities to restore key fisheries habitats.

The role blends office and field work, overseeing budgets, grants, and contractors while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and delivering projects on time and within scope.