Utah Watershed Resilience & Partnerships Lead

WRI Brasil; Utah; Remote; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global network access

Impactful work

Diversity & inclusion

Working groups access

Hybrid working model

Generous leave days

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

World Resources Institute in Utah seeks a Utah Watershed Restoration Manager to advance restoration and resilience across the Jordan River watershed and Greater Salt Lake Basin. You will coordinate utilities, local governments, and partners to identify and advance projects, fundraise, and navigate permitting processes.

The role focuses on planning, policy engagement, and donor relations, requiring strong relationships across state and federal agencies and community groups.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or equivalent work experience.
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with watershed, water, forestry, wildfire, or environmental restoration projects.
• Experience with local governments, utilities, and watershed partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of Utah water policy and watershed planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead watershed restoration planning and implementation for priority watersheds.
• Build partnerships with utilities, governments, NGOs and agencies.
• Support funding, permitting, and project development across lands.
• Develop near- and long-term restoration strategies informed by science.
• Monitor budgets, performance, and outcomes; support evaluation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy navigation

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in natural resources/environmental policy/water resources/forestry/planning/public administration

Job description

World Resources Institute in Utah seeks a Utah Watershed Restoration Manager to advance restoration and resilience across the Jordan River watershed and Greater Salt Lake Basin. You will coordinate utilities, local governments, and partners to identify and advance projects, fundraise, and navigate permitting processes.

The role focuses on planning, policy engagement, and donor relations, requiring strong relationships across state and federal agencies and community groups.