Remote Utah Watershed Restoration & Partnerships Lead

World Resources International; Utah; Remote; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to WRI global network

Opportunities for learning and career/

Job summary

World Resources Institute in the United States seeks a Utah Watershed Restoration Manager to advance restoration and resilience projects across Utah, initially focusing on the Jordan River watershed and Greater Salt Lake Basin. The role involves coordinating partners, advancing policy priorities, supporting funding acquisition, and delivering on-the-ground restoration outcomes at scale.

The successful candidate will work with municipalities, water providers, conservation districts, and state and

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or work experience may substitute.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience implementing watershed, water, forestry, wildfire, or environmental restoration projects.
• Established network within Utah, especially Wasatch Front and Greater Salt Lake region.
• Willingness to travel frequently throughout Utah.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scaling of watershed restoration projects in Utah, focusing on Jordan River watershed and Greater Salt Lake Basin.
• Coordinate with utilities, local governments, agencies, NGOs, and land managers to advance restoration.
• Support funding acquisition and explore financing for grey/green infrastructure.
• Develop near- and long-term restoration strategies informed by science and policy.
• Track budgets, performance, and outcomes; support monitoring and evaluation.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in natural resources, environmental policy, water resources, forestry, planning, public administration, or related field

Job description

World Resources Institute in the United States seeks a Utah Watershed Restoration Manager to advance restoration and resilience projects across Utah, initially focusing on the Jordan River watershed and Greater Salt Lake Basin. The role involves coordinating partners, advancing policy priorities, supporting funding acquisition, and delivering on-the-ground restoration outcomes at scale.

The successful candidate will work with municipalities, water providers, conservation districts, and state and