Watershed Restoration Program Lead

Sky Island Alliance; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Island Alliance seeks a restoration professional to develop and implement restoration projects on private and public land in the U.S. Sky Island region to sustain water sources, restore watershed function and riparian habitat, and improve wildlife connectivity and access to resources.

Consideration of applicants will begin October 26, 2026. The Restoration Manager will collaborate with the program director and conservation team to set priorities, build partnerships with land managers, scope

Responsibilities

• Develop restoration projects on public and private lands.
• Set priorities for restoration activities collaboratively with the program director and conservation team.
• Build relationships with public land agencies, private land managers, and partners to create opportunities for restoration projects.
• Scope and design restoration projects.
• Write funding proposals to support current and new project work and manage grant administration and reporting.
• Assist agency partners as they conduct environmental and cultural assessments.

Job description

Sky Island Alliance seeks a restoration professional to develop and implement restoration projects on private and public land in the U.S. Sky Island region to sustain water sources, restore watershed function and riparian habitat, and improve wildlife connectivity and access to resources.

Consideration of applicants will begin October 26, 2026. The Restoration Manager will collaborate with the program director and conservation team to set priorities, build partnerships with land managers, scope