10,000 Redwoods! Program Manager

10,000 Redwoods! Program Manager

Lead a community-driven reforestation program tackling climate change.

Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN) is seeking a full-time 10,000 Redwoods! Program Manager to lead and grow a community-based redwood reforestation initiative focused on carbon capture, ecosystem restoration, and climate resilience. The goal of the project is to inspire and engage the public to take hands-on action to slow climate disruption through planting of thousands of redwood trees.

This position offers a unique opportunity to manage a hands-on conservation program while working within an established environmental organization with decades of advocacy, scientific expertise, and grassroots impact.

If you are passionate about climate solutions, forest restoration, and community engagement, can inspire others to join this tree-planting movement, and are ready to take ownership of a mission-driven program — we encourage you to apply!

About Turtle Island Restoration Network

TIRN is an award-winning ocean and watershed conservation nonprofit with offices in California and Texas. For more than 35 years, we have led grassroots campaigns to protect marine wildlife, restore ecosystems, and confront the largest threats to oceans and watersheds—including industrial fishing, climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction.

Our work combines science, advocacy, and community action to deliver real conservation results at local, national, and international levels.

Learn more about our work at www.seaturtles.org

Position Overview

The 10,000 Redwoods! Program Manager will lead all aspects of the 10,000 Redwoods! Program, a community-driven reforestation initiative designed to expand redwood forests as a nature-based climate solution.

The Program Manager will oversee identifying and developing partnerships with landowners, nursery collaboration, planting projects, volunteer engagement, fundraising support, and program evaluation. This role combines program leadership, outreach, fieldwork, and strategic development.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• Manage and grow the 10,000 Redwoods! Program, ensuring successful planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Identify appropriate planting sites and coordinate redwood out-planting efforts.
• Oversee tree monitoring, maintenance, and survivorship tracking.

Community Engagement

• Recruit, coordinate, and motivate volunteers to support planting and stewardship activities.
• Recruit, train, and supervise 1–3 interns supporting program operations.
• Build partnerships with agencies, landowners and community participants.

Fundraising and Communications

• Work with the Development Manager to identify grant and donor funding opportunities to sustain and expand the program.
• Collaborate with the Communications Manager or outside consultants to develop outreach materials and program promotion.

Nursery and Forestry Collaboration

• Work with the Native Plant Nursery Manager to oversee redwood propagation activities including seed collection, germination, and nursery care.

Program Administration

• Track program progress, manage budgets, and report on outcomes.
• Ensure program success through strong organization, coordination, and relationship-building.

How We Will Help You Succeed

TIRN is a well-established conservation organization with the experience, reputation, and infrastructure to support ambitious environmental programs.

As the 10,000 Redwoods! Program Manager, you will benefit from:

• 35 years of conservation leadership and an internationally recognized environmental advocacy record.
• Established fundraising capacity, including support from an experienced Development Manager who identifies and pursues grant and donor funding opportunities.
• Professional communications support from a dedicated Communications Manager who assists with outreach campaigns, public engagement, and program visibility.
• Experienced senior leadership and program staff who bring decades of expertise in environmental advocacy, nonprofit management, and conservation science.
• Organizational infrastructure including office operations, financial management, volunteer networks, and communications systems.
• Opportunities to work alongside a mission-driven team of passionate conservation professionals committed to protecting oceans, watersheds, and ecosystems.

This position offers the opportunity to develop a meaningful conservation program within a supportive organization that values initiative, creativity, and impact.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in environmental conservation, ecology, advocacy, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of forestry, plant ecology, or ecosystem restoration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively represent the program to donors, landowners, volunteers, and the public.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• At least 3 years of volunteer coordination experience.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or equivalent tools.
• Experience managing program budgets and reporting on program outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills with donors, businesses, landowners, and community partners.
• Commitment to ocean and watershed protection and climate solutions.

Preferred

• Knowledge of climate science and nature-based climate solutions.
• Familiarity with AI technologies, particularly machine learning.
• Experience building or maintaining websites using Squarespace or similar platforms.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as program activities require.
• Ability to respond to urgent program needs via phone, text, or web-call when necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience, comparable to similar nonprofit organizations. The salary range for this position is $68,000 – $75,000

Location and Schedule

Location: Olema, California

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume (PDF format) to:

Ken Bouley kbouley@tirn.net

Subject line:

10,000 Redwoods! Program Manager – [Your Name]

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Turtle Island Restoration Network is an equal opportunity employer.

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with pre-tax contributions
• Two weeks of vacation to start
• 9 paid holidays
• 10 sick days
• 4 floating holidays annually