Remote Associate Program Manager - Southern NM Conservation

National Forests; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 88,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer contributions

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

403(b) retirement plan with employer 5

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

The Southern NM Associate Program Manager at National Forest Foundation leads conservation programs across New Mexico’s National Forests, reporting to the NM Program Manager. This exempt, full-time role builds partnerships with the USDA Forest Service, local communities, NGOs and private partners to advance landscape-scale conservation projects.

Based in Silver City, Alamogordo, or Las Cruces, the role supervises the Southwest team, manages budgets, and develops scopes of work and funding

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in natural resources-related field (or equivalent experience).
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience with proven results in conservation programming and community-based collaborative conservation including knowledge of USDA Forest Service policies, procedures and regulations.
• Career experience in natural resource management, restoration, or program management.
• Strong understanding of New Mexico’s cultural history and natural resource issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to the environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop close, mutually beneficial relationships between the USDA Forest Service, the NFF, and NM field partners to implement conservation partnerships.
• Support on-the-ground restoration, recreation and community engagement by developing partnerships, sharing resources, and leveraging support.
• Oversee programs, projects, funds, and teams across Lincoln and Gila National Forests in southern NM.
• Coordinate scopes of work and budgets for project implementation with the USFS and SW Field Team.
• Conduct procurement, contracting, and grant processes for hiring contractors and selecting grantees.
• Oversee contractors, consultants, nonprofits, and the USFS to implement conservation, watershed, restoration, and recreation projects.
• Ensure project implementation meets USDA Forest Service criteria and provide final evaluations.
• Supervise Southwest team staff and oversee performance measurement and impact reporting.
• Pursue funding opportunities and develop new partnerships and funding streams.
• Engage the public in caring for National Forests through outreach and awareness campaigns.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends, policy interventions, and innovations in conservation.

Skills

Stakeholder relations

Budget management

Project coordination

Public outreach

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resources or related field

Job description

The Southern NM Associate Program Manager at National Forest Foundation leads conservation programs across New Mexico’s National Forests, reporting to the NM Program Manager. This exempt, full-time role builds partnerships with the USDA Forest Service, local communities, NGOs and private partners to advance landscape-scale conservation projects.

Based in Silver City, Alamogordo, or Las Cruces, the role supervises the Southwest team, manages budgets, and develops scopes of work and funding