Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Executing projects that bolster wildfire advocacy efforts

• Engaging in and overseeing coalition activities

• Administering grants and contracts

• Developing communication materials

• Organizing meetings and gatherings

• Assisting in the implementation of programs and strategic plans

• Maintaining and revising project management systems, records, and files to monitor milestones, deadlines, budgets, and program progress across California and Washington portfolios

• Aiding Wildfire Program staff with strategic planning and program development

• Monitoring work plan execution in collaboration with Program Officers

• Conducting policy research and analysis; preparing, reviewing, summarizing, and ensuring the accuracy and quality of written materials

• Identifying potential grantees and contractors through research efforts

• Keeping abreast of wildfire resilience topics, trends, and policy advancements

• Supporting and staffing policy coalitions; monitoring relationships, partner assets, and contacts; representing RLF’s wildfire team at in-person events as required

• Fostering relationships with agency representatives and decision-makers to promote wildfire resilience initiatives

• Drafting and overseeing communication systems and materials in support of California and Washington program areas

• Managing logistics for virtual and in-person meetings, large gatherings (75+ attendees), and team retreats

• Leading and assisting with grantmaking and contract activities for California and Washington program sectors

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of expertise in western wildfire resilience, conservation, climate change, or related fields.

• A strong commitment to and interest in acquiring policy development and advocacy skills.

• Comfortable and enthusiastic about navigating a complex policy, stakeholder, and political landscape, with familiarity in environmental, economic, and social challenges and opportunities in the West.

• Demonstrated strong work ethic, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a steadfast commitment to thoroughness and quality.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate effectively, and capacity to represent and articulate RLF’s mission to diverse audiences including policymakers, donors, grantees, and consultants.

• Outstanding project management and organizational capabilities.

• Innovative and adaptable self-starter able to anticipate and respond to rapidly evolving priorities, objectives, and circumstances.

• Capability to work efficiently within and across teams.

• Experience in administering or managing grants or contracts is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401k plan featuring a 5% match

• Approximately 16 paid holidays each year

• Technology allowance

• Assistance with student loan repayment

• Mental health benefits

• Alternate Fridays off work schedule