ABOUT TROUT UNLIMITED

Trout Unlimited (TU) brings together diverse interests to care for and recover the rivers and streams on which we all depend. We are a national organization with 300,000 members and supporters organized into over 400 chapters and councils nationwide. Our dedicated grassroots volunteers are matched by a respected staff of organizers, lawyers, policy experts, and scientists, who work out of more than 25 offices across the country.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, highly capable person with a diverse skill set to advance TU’s conservation efforts in Idaho. The Upper Salmon Basin Project Manager will unite diverse interests and drive tangible, action-oriented efforts to support the recovery of ESA-listed fish species and conservation objectives across TU’s Priority Waters. The Project Manager will develop and implement projects to restore stream and riparian habitat using a variety of restoration techniques. Externally, the role will expand TU’s base of private and public partners, which includes private landowners, as well as state and federal agencies. Internally, the role will collaborate closely with two additional members of TU’s Upper Salmon Program, as well as with the greater Idaho Program to advance conservation efforts within Priority Waters.

The ideal Project Manager is action and solution-oriented; works easily with diverse stakeholders and personalities; is optimistic and sees opportunity in challenging situations; responds with initiative to locally driven needs and opportunities; and, importantly, is enthusiastic about being part of a robust, multi-faceted, science-driven conservation program in Idaho.

Candidates must demonstrate strong project management skills and follow-through, as well as experience related river restoration, fisheries, hydrology, ecology, working agriculture and partnership-building. Project Managers are expected to manage projects from conception to completion and be a leader in working on project-oriented habitat restoration and conservation. Project Managers must demonstrate an eagerness to learn other job elements quickly and will be expected to work closely with other TU staff on conservation initiatives, budget management, community engagement, science, policy and advocacy matters.

The Upper Salmon Basin Project Manager will report directly to the Upper Salmon Basin Program Manager. This position requires frequent day travel to project sites for construction oversight, occasional overnight travel, and will require the successful candidate to be based in Upper Salmon Basin (which includes the towns of Salmon, Challis, and Stanley, Idaho.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Plan and implement a suite of restoration projects.

· Coordinate efforts with Upper Salmon Basin Stakeholder Groups.

· Identify, develop, secure funding and permits.

· Construct priority habitat restoration, connectivity, and floodplain reconnection projects.

· Work with supervisor and other staff on program strategies and project priorities.

· Maintain clear and frequent communications about projects with restoration partners.

· Secure services of and oversee restoration design engineers and contractors.

· Perform administrative duties including contracting, grant reporting, invoicing, and budget management.

· Collect, manage, and analyze ecological and hydrological data.

· Conduct pre- and post-project effectiveness monitoring.

· Work with TU grassroots members and other volunteers on restoration project activities.

· Spend portions of the field season working in remote field settings.

· Attend, participate, and represent TU in meetings relevant to TU’s mission.

*This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

· A minimum of 5 years relevant experience (school, work, training).

· Experience with restoration techniques, project management, irrigated agriculture and complex multi-party negotiations is essential.

· Knowledge of conservation, fisheries, ecology, hydrology, and watershed processes.

· Project and grant management skills.

· Grant writing experience and understanding of non-profit work.

· Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively with a wide range of partners and personalities.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as first rate research and analytic skills

· Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving abilities.

· Ability to prioritize workload, to be highly motivated and self-directed.

· A passion for fisheries conservation and for protecting and restoring rivers and streams.

· Ability to travel overnight.

Preferred

· Experience and/or familiarity with salmon, and steelhead restoration projects and funding sources.

· Understanding of whole-systems ecology and the foundations of restoration ecology.

· Understanding of Trout Unlimited’s history and current organizational direction.

· Previous experience with media and outreach.

· Experience with community outreach and engagement, including ecological education.

· Passion for educating people of all ages about land stewardship and conservation.

· Experience managing field crews using tools such as grip hoist, post-pounder, chainsaws, and familiarity with successful riparian planting techniques.

· Love of fishing a plus.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Staff and leadership at TU understand that life outside of work is important to personal health, and we strive to create a healthy and family-friendly atmosphere. This is a full-time position with a generous benefits package, as well as reimbursement for work-related travel at standard state/federal rates. The starting salary range is $65,000 to $75,000 for Project Managers depending on experience, qualifications, and location. Title and compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience level, internal equity, alignment with market data, and geographic differences. We are committed to building space for all people to participate in our work to care for trout and salmon and clean our shared watersheds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

At TU, we value a diverse representation of staff, and we actively seek candidates for this position who come from communities that have been historically under-represented in conservation and those who have been most impacted by degraded rivers and streams. We are committed to building space for all people to participate in our work to care for trout and salmon and clean our shared waters.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome you to read more about TU’s equity

practice and values https://www.tu.org/equity/.

HOW TO APPLY

Using TU’s Paylocity application system linked below, please upload the following: a resume (no more than 1.5 pages and not a C.V.); a cover letter; a writing sample that represents your professional skills; and the names and contact information for three references.

We will use a rolling interview process with qualified applicants in order engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong pool of candidates has been identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in this position. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.