Restoration Program Manager

Amargosa Conservancy seeks qualified individuals for a full-time Restoration Project Manager position to coordinate and build a program of habitat restoration in the Amargosa River watershed.

Amargosa Conservancy (Conservancy) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Shoshone, California with over 1,900 members and supporters We have been the leading voice for conservation in the Amargosa River watershed for more than two decades. Amargosa Conservancy is dedicated to standing up for the wilds, waters, biodiversity, and communities of the scenic Amargosa River watershed. The Conservancy engages in advocacy, education, science, and restoration in order to promote the long-term health of the Amargosa River, its communities, and its extraordinary biodiversity.

The Restoration Project Manager (RPM) will coordinate and build on our existing program of habitat restoration in the Amargosa River watershed. This will include playing a central role in the coordination and execution of a three-year restoration planning project in the California portion of the watershed, funded through the California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB). The RPM will coordinate with grant partners across three planning actions, including hydrological monitoring, riparian restoration planning, and marsh restoration planning for the endangered Amargosa vole. The RPM position will work directly with grant partners to coordinate project and grant actions, plan and promote community education and engagement activities, and coordinate all necessary grant invoicing and reporting in accordance with agreements and deliverables for the duration of the grant term.

The RPM will also execute other elements of the Amargosa Conservancy’s restoration program. This includes data collection on hydrological and biological resources; habitat monitoring on parcels designated for conservation; and other duties as assigned. The RPM will also conduct public outreach regarding our restoration program, including crafting and posting content to be featured in digital and print media as part of Amargosa Conservancy’s communications, holding local events and volunteer days, and giving presentations.

The RPM will also help build our restoration program by identifying high priority conservation and restoration objectives and working with the executive director to develop funding proposals to create programming to meet those objectives.

Job Title:

Restoration Project Manager

Job Type:

Full-Time Hourly Employee

Job Location:

The employee must live within 100 miles of Shoshone, California, including Tecopa, California; Pahrump, Nevada; or Las Vegas, Nevada. Relocation stiped negotiable to the right candidate.

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary range: $60,000-70,000 d.o.e.
• Opportunity for bonuses based on performance
• Health benefits not included
• 15 days paid vacation & all federal holidays
• Home office stipend provided
• Relocation stipend, if required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, hydrology, ecology, or a related field with minimum three years of professional experience.
• Previous experience in ecological restoration or conservation project management.
• Knowledge of flora, fauna, and ecosystems of the desert Southwest.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent and diverse writing and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to work in diverse outdoor environments and challenging conditions.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in biological or environmental sciences.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and Insitu Data systems.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience in managing government grants.
• Experience with digital communications and social media strategies.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to info@amargosaconservancy.org