Sustainable Water Program Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee, develop, and execute conservation initiatives throughout Oregon.

• Partner with colleagues to spearhead and finalize projects focused on water scarcity, drought resilience, and water resource management.

• Collaborate closely with various conservation teams and functions, including TNC Oregon’s Science, Philanthropy, and Government Relations departments.

• Establish and nurture partnerships with organizations, Tribes, agencies, and local communities.

• Create monitoring strategies, conduct fieldwork for data collection, and complete initiatives aimed at safeguarding and restoring freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as law or business, along with 5 years of experience in natural resource management, conservation, environmental science, hydrology, water management, or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proven ability to independently lead projects in a dynamic, unstructured setting.

• Proficiency in conveying technical information to diverse audiences, both in written and verbal forms.

• Experience working collaboratively with Tribes, non-profit organizations, government bodies, and community groups.

• Background in executing field projects, ideally related to habitat restoration, conservation, water management, or hydrology.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits

• Flexible spending accounts

• 401(k) plan featuring an 8% employer match

• Parental leave

• Accrued paid time off

• Life insurance coverage

• Disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Additional life and work well-being benefits