tendersglobal.net
Job-Type: Full-time, exempt
Salary: $50,000-$70,000, commensurate with experience and other relevant factors.
Reports to: Executive Director
Start Date: As soon as possible. While a summer start is preferred, the position will remain open until the right candidate is selected.
Organization
The Bitterroot Water Partnership (BWP) is a community-driven nonprofit organization with more than 30 years’ experience serving the people, wildlife, and natural resources of the Bitterroot Valley. The BWP leads reliable and intentional conservation initiatives that promote and provide clean, ample water for people and healthy habitats by working with key partners and our communities.
The Location
The Bitterroot Valley is nestled between the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountain ranges in Western Montana. Considerable public lands, working farms and ranches, and the Bitterroot River and its tributaries provide vast opportunities for hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The BWP office is in vibrant downtown Hamilton, within walking distance to a number of restaurants, parks, breweries, and the Bitterroot River.
Position Summary
The Conservation Project Manager (CPM) will identify, develop, and implement projects that improve water quality, enhance aquatic and riparian habitats, and protect key tributaries on both private and public lands in the Bitterroot watershed. Key responsibilities include identifying water storage opportunities, supporting irrigated agriculture, and designing projects that strengthen the socio-ecological resilience of the watershed.
Current projects range in size and scope from multi-mile road decommissioning in partnership with the USFS to small acreage riparian fencing with private landowners. Projects active in 2024 include road decommissioning in Rye Creek, sediment reduction in Willow Creek, temperature reduction on Cameron Creek, and volunteer-based restoration and coordination throughout the watershed.
Ideal candidates will have demonstrated project management skills, with preference given to those with experience with stream restoration, land and/or water conservation, and achieving collaborative conservation outcomes. The CPM will work closely with federal and state agencies, consultants, water managers, and landowners on initiatives that enhance stream health, wildlife habitat, and watershed resilience. Candidates must show a strong ability to work cooperatively with diverse project partners and stakeholders.
Role Requirements:
Other Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Salary: The salary range for project managers is $50,000-$60,000, and for seasoned project managers it is $60,000-$70,000. Actual compensation and job title will be based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Opportunity for advancement from CPM to Restoration Director.
Benefits: BWP leadership values the importnace of personal well-being outside of work, and strives to cultivate a supportive, family-friendly workplace with a competitive benefits package for the industry and region.
Benefits include: PTO and 10 paid holidays, a one-week paid office closure at year-end, SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer contribution, and a $300/month health reimbursement.
Send resume and cover letter in a combined PDF to info@bitterrootwater.org. Position will be open until filled.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email / cover letter where (tendersglobal.net) you saw this job posting.
Job title: Fachinformatiker:in als IT-Service-Spezialist:in Fachbereich IT Systeme Company Brita Job description wir gemeinsam Großes…
Job title: Quantity Surveyor Company Rogers McHugh Recruitment Job description Quantity SurveyorQuantity Surveyor – Shop…
Job title: CRM Manager (m/w/d) Operations Company Territory Job description Position in unserer Unternehmenstochter TERRITORY…
tendersglobal.net UNICEF Pakistan Country Office is seeking a qualified, experienced, and seasoned professional to take…
tendersglobal.net Procurement Process :IC - Individual contractorUNDP-KAZ - KAZAKHSTAN Introduction : Страна: КазахстанНаименование: Национальный консультант по водным…
tendersglobal.net Job Description Under the supervision of the group scientist, this position will provide engineering…
This website uses cookies.