MN Habitat Restoration Manager

Location: Minnesota (Remote/City negotiable)    

Application Deadline: May 31, 2024

Anticipated Start Date: June 2024

Overview: This is a full-time supervisory position working directly with PF staff, state and federal agencies, Pheasants Forever chapters, and other in-state conservation partners to coordinate the delivery of habitat restoration within the state of Minnesota.

Duties: 

• Work with the state coordinator, other team members, and agency partners to develop, conduct, and manage restoration & enhancement projects that advance strategic goals in Minnesota.
• Work with state coordinator and partner organizations to identify, prioritize, and grow restoration or enhancement project opportunities and partnerships in Minnesota.
• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day operations related to grant and contract-funded restoration projects.
• Supervise a talented team of restoration and habitat partnership specialist activities including allocating restoration workloads and day to day activities.
• Assist the state coordinator and other team members in tracking state level restoration budgets, preparing timely deliverables, and provide staff and partner support for grant and contract-funded habitat restoration and enhancement projects.  
• Work with the state coordinator and other team members to write annual and final grant reports and prepare grant proposals (including testifying at hearings) for restoration and habitat projects. 
• Oversee and be responsible for internal restoration project tracking and reporting.
• Provide timely updates and reporting on restoration progress and goals. 
• Develop new grant/partnership opportunities that increase mission delivery in Minnesota.
• Work with the Minnesota outreach coordinator to tell the stories of mission delivery success in Minnesota.
• Support other team members in fundraising and  other activities that help deliver Minnesota’s restoration program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum qualifications are a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in conservation, biology, or closely related field with three years of work experience in your field.
• Broad understanding of wildlife ecology, wetland and grassland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools in the development of management plans. 
• Computer, data analysis, and information management skills including the use of the MS Office suite. 
• Excellent written/oral communication skills.
• Project management experience, including budget tracking and reporting, coordination of effective work teams, meetings, and partner engagement. 
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, multi-tasking ability, and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele.
• Valid driver’s license required; some use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursement provided).

Salary: Commensurate with experience + benefits  (see our benefits summary at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs) 

Pheasants Forever, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other category that may be protected by law.