The Upland Restoration Program Manager works with a broad set of rangeland conservation and restoration projects and professionals across the western US, using matrix management to lead a complex regional strategy to improve sagebrush ecosystem restoration outcomes. The Program Manager will connect and guide team members from 7 western states on strategies that will improve the availability of native seeds, the development of landscape-scale restoration planning, and the improved use of restoration tools and practices, such as seeding and herbicide to combat the invasive annual grass and wildfire cycle in western rangelands. Working both internally and externally, the Upland Restoration Program Manager will use strong communication, team building, and organizational skills to ensure the multistate restoration team meets timeline goals and achieves strategic outcomes. The Program Manager will provide essential support to the team, including strategy refinement, key project progress tracking, and contract and funding development assistance.
The Program Manager will also build strong partnerships with other agencies, organizations, and stakeholders to further the development and demonstration of new restoration solutions that improve upon and leverage traditional models. The Program Manager will be a main point of contact with key government agencies, especially the Bureau of Land Management, other conservation organizations, and the academic community to identify opportunities and barriers to help improve upland restoration practices and policy. This is a dynamic role that will adapt to the needs of the team, including by developing biome-wide restoration priorities and long-term conservation strategies, developing key partnerships with public and private organizations, communicating solutions and best practices, and assisting with identifying and applying for additional funding to sustain this work long-term.
This role will at times work under minimal supervision and make independent decisions. This role may also work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. This position will report to the TNC Western U.S. and Canada Division Sagebrush Sea Program Director.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
If you're looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our team as the Upland Restoration Program Manager! Not only will you fulfill conservation objectives across the beautiful American west, but you'll contribute to conservation goals through many networks!
We're looking for a passionate, dedicated person to lead our work within our Division. Systems Leadership, creativity, and the ability to influence without authority are key in this role. Come join TNC and apply today!
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- BA/BS degree and 5 years' experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including staffing, workloads and finances under deadlines.
- Supervisory experience, and/or experience motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
- Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.
- Experience negotiating.
BONUS
- Knowledge of current trends and practices in rangeland restoration and native seed supply chains.
- Experience in fundraising or grant development.
