Restoration Projects Lead — Habitat & Watershed Impact

Conservation Maven; Morro Bay (CA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Vacation and holidays

Group health insurance

SIMPLE IRA retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Work from home stipend

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Morro Bay National Estuary Program in Morro Bay, California is seeking a full-time Restoration Projects Manager to oversee habitat restoration planning and implementation in the Morro Bay watershed. You will manage projects, collect environmental data, and communicate findings to partners and the public.

The role requires 2–4 years in restoration and 1–2 years in project management, plus strong communication and GIS skills.

Qualifications

• BA/BS and 2–4 years in restoration field, incl. fieldwork.
• 1–2 years of project management, incl. budgets, contracts, reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication; technical writing sample required.
• Ability to work independently and in teams; strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in GIS and basic office programs (MS 365, Adobe).
• Ability to hike and carry 20–50 pounds in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Implement water quality, habitat improvement, and public access projects (floodplain restoration, riparian plantings, etc.).
• Coordinate with partners to develop, fund, and implement projects; ensure legal and environmental viability.
• Support field implementation and volunteer coordination; monitor improvements (eelgrass, marsh, etc.).
• Oversee budgeting, contracting, permitting, reporting, and monitoring; develop grants and reports.
• Map and track projects using GIS; prepare blogs, presentations, and field trips.

Skills

Communication skills

Fieldwork

Project management

GIS proficiency

Data analysis

Education

BA/BS in watershed science or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

GIS

R

StoryMap

Excel

Adobe

Job description

Morro Bay National Estuary Program in Morro Bay, California is seeking a full-time Restoration Projects Manager to oversee habitat restoration planning and implementation in the Morro Bay watershed. You will manage projects, collect environmental data, and communicate findings to partners and the public.

The role requires 2–4 years in restoration and 1–2 years in project management, plus strong communication and GIS skills.