Project Coordinator

Jobtailor; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Grass Valley, CA seeks a conservation program professional to lead projects with U.S. Forest Service partners, coordinate contracts for fuel reduction and habitat restoration, and grow donor support.

The role emphasizes partnership building, grant writing, and travel across national forests in California. The candidate will manage multiple projects, ensure timely execution, and maintain neutrality when collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in conservation, forestry, planning, landscape design, recreation planning, environmental science or related field.
• Minimum three years of work experience with conservation programs, project planning, and/or coordinating project implementation, preferably on federal lands.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Strong attention to detail with an organized approach to daily work.
• Excellent research and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong and succinct persuasive writing.
• Ability to cultivate new donor relationships.
• Ability to effectively set priorities while managing a variety of projects and tasks to successful completion.
• Ability to work with a wide range of people with differing and sometimes conflicting opinions, and maintain neutrality.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the Eldorado and Tahoe National Forests and beyond.
• Work in outdoor conditions.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule, including participation in weekend and evening events.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new projects related to forest health, wildfire risk reduction, and community resilience.
• Lead advertisement, negotiation, and awarding of contracts for on-the-ground services.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, nonprofits, and partners for efficient project implementation.
• Help develop and manage Stewardship Agreements and Challenge Cost Share Agreements.
• Pursue funding opportunities and write grants to expand supporters and partnerships.
• Build and maintain relationships with U.S. Forest Service, California NGO partners, and the NFF.
• Support on-the-ground restoration and recreation projects by reinforcing collaborations.
• Maintain knowledge of trends and innovations in conservation programming.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Donor development

Project management

Travel willingness

Outdoor work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in conservation/forestry/planning/environmental science

Job description

Responsibilities

• Working closely with U.S. Forest Service partners to identify new projects related to forest health, wildfire risk reduction, community resilience, watershed improvement, ecosystem restoration, and recreation enhancement.
• Leading the advertisement, negotiation, and awarding of multiple contracts for services related to on-the-ground implementation of fuel reduction, commercial thinning, habitat restoration, critical access improvement, and community resiliency projects.
• Working directly with contractors, consultants, nonprofit organizations, partners, and the U.S. Forest Service to coordinate on-the-ground implementation of fuel reduction, commercial thinning, habitat restoration, critical access improvement, and community resiliency projects effectively and efficiently.
• Working with the U.S. Forest Service to help develop, modify, manage, and track Stewardship Agreements and Challenge Cost Share Agreements for new and existing stewardship projects.
• Supporting the expansion of the base of private and public-sector supporters and partners by actively pursuing funding opportunities, creating new development opportunities, and writing grants.
• Building and maintaining close and mutually beneficial relationships among the U.S. Forest Service, California NGO partners, and the NFF to implement effective community-based conservation partnerships.
• Strengthening the NFF ability to support on-the-ground restoration and recreation projects by supporting activities that reinforce existing collaborations and help build new partnerships.
• Maintaining a breadth of knowledge about current trends, emerging issues, policy interventions, and innovations in the field of conservation programming to enhance the NFF strategic efficacy.
• Serving as a point of contact for the NFF conservation activities in the Tahoe area.
• Assisting as necessary with the NFF program of work in the State of California, which may include the management of diverse, short-term projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in conservation, forestry, planning, landscape design, recreation planning, environmental science or related field.
• Minimum three years of work experience with conservation programs, project planning, and/or coordinating project implementation, preferably on federal lands.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Strong attention to detail with an organized approach to daily work.
• Excellent research and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong and succinct persuasive writing.
• Ability to cultivate new donor relationships.
• Ability to effectively set priorities while managing a variety of projects and tasks to successful completion.
• Ability to work with a wide range of people with differing and sometimes conflicting opinions, and maintain neutrality.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the Eldorado and Tahoe National Forests and beyond.
• Work in outdoor conditions.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule, including participation in weekend and evening events.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License and a clean driving record.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project planning and implementation within conservation programs, with a strong focus on building partnerships and securing funding opportunities. Proficient in managing multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail and effective communication.

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid U.S. Driver's License