Riparian Restoration Project Lead — Utah Watersheds

The Nature Conservancy

Moab (UT)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Utah Riparian Restoration Project Manager to lead large-scale riparian and wet meadow restoration across southern Utah, in collaboration with BLM and local partners. The role emphasizes planning, design, implementation, and monitoring of conservation projects that advance watershed health and drought resilience.

Based in Moab, UT, this hybrid position requires 25–50% travel and 2–3 days/week in the Moab office.

Qualifications

BA/BS, law or business degree and 5 years’ experience in natural resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience negotiating complex agreements.
Experience communicating with the public and/or media in writing and verbally.
Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.
Experience designing and implementing restoration projects.

Responsibilities

Lead watershed restoration projects on riparian and wet meadow ecosystems.
Plan and implement restoration efforts in partnership with BLM, local partners, and conservation organizations.
Oversee field implementation, monitor progress, and coordinate field crews and contractors.
Translate ecological science into on-the-ground conservation outcomes.
Collaborate with practitioners to share lessons and build local capacity.