North Coast Regional Conservation Manager

California Trout; Arcata (CA); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Generous holidays

PTO benefits

Sabbatical leave

Descripción de la vacante

California Trout in Arcata, CA seeks a Regional Manager to lead the North Coast program, coordinate regional staff, and build strong partnerships with Tribes and agencies. The role combines field and office work with travel to restoration sites.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, grant management, budgeting, and overseeing construction and permitting processes, ensuring programs meet timelines and budgets.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Proven experience managing environmental conservation or restoration programs and supervising staff; experience in northern Humboldt, Del Norte, or Klamath Basin watersheds strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and abilities.
• Proven experience developing and managing restoration design projects including writing grant proposals to facilitating project teams from concept through final design and compliance.
• Experience managing restoration construction projects, including bid processes, contractor oversight, and construction management.
• Experience managing state and federal grants, including budgets, invoicing, reporting, and compliance.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools; ability to learn new software and platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of the regulations, permits, and conservation practices that apply to salmon and steelhead habitat and estuary restoration in California.
• Experience working with Tribal Nations, private landowners, and agricultural communities.
• Valid California driver’s license and a safe driving record.

Responsabilidades

• Lead North Coast conservation strategies aligned with CalTrout’s mission.
• Develop and manage regional budgets and financial reporting.
• Oversee regional staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.
• Build partnerships with Tribal Nations, landowners, and agencies.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure compliance with permits.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic planning

Program management

Grant management

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Project management software

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred)

Herramientas

Project management software

Descripción del empleo

California Trout in Arcata, CA seeks a Regional Manager to lead the North Coast program, coordinate regional staff, and build strong partnerships with Tribes and agencies. The role combines field and office work with travel to restoration sites.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, grant management, budgeting, and overseeing construction and permitting processes, ensuring programs meet timelines and budgets.