Trout Unlimited
Beaver Restoration Project Manager or Senior Project Manager
Trout Unlimited, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Beaver Restoration Project Manager or Senior Project Manager
Trout Unlimited (TU) is a national non‑profit that cares for rivers and streams across the United States. With more than 300,000 members, 400+ chapters, and a staff of 25 offices nationwide, TU brings together volunteers, scientists, policy experts, lawyers, and organizers to protect aquatic ecosystems.
The Wenatchee‑Entiat Beaver Project, founded in 2018, provides technical assistance and education to Washington’s Chelan and Douglas counties. The project seeks to resolve human‑beaver conflicts through coexistence and relocation, harnessing beavers’ restorative potential to enhance aquatic zones, floodplains, and habitat for endangered salmonids. Methodologies include low‑tech process‑based restoration (LTPBR), beaver dam analogs, and post‑assisted log structures that kick‑start natural stream healing processes.
As a member of a 17‑person Washington team, you will work with the Beaver Coexistence and Relocation Specialist and the Restoration Program Director to implement TU’s beaver‑based restoration program in the Upper Columbia watershed.
Position Summary We seek a self‑motivated, highly capable individual to implement restoration projects that benefit aquatic resources and native wild fish populations in Washington State. Depending on experience, the role may be titled Project Manager or Senior Project Manager. The primary duty stations will be the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery in Leavenworth, WA, and the TU office in Wenatchee, WA.
Duties And Responsibilities
Lead the low‑tech process‑based stream restoration and beaver coexistence, trapping, and relocation projects in North Central Washington.
Collaborate with the Restoration Program Director and BCR Specialist to identify new projects, secure funding, and obtain landowner and manager authorizations.
Create and maintain annual and weekly field schedules in partnership with the BCR Specialist.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with landowners, tribes, state and federal agencies, and other partners.
Represent TU in stakeholder meetings, including community members and agencies.
Monitor project effectiveness and evaluate site selection by collecting and analyzing pre‑ and post‑restoration data.
Participate in public education, interpretation, and outreach opportunities.
Although non‑supervisory, manage day‑to‑day activities of seasonal staff, make field decisions, and serve as the primary reporting contact for the Restoration Program Director.
Design, permit, coordinate, and implement low‑tech process‑based projects, including preparing maps, evaluating sites, obtaining permits, coordinating partners, and overseeing construction.
Identify funding sources, prepare grant proposals and reports, manage budgets, and secure funding for habitat restoration and beaver relocation/coexistence projects.
Responsible for grant and budget management throughout the project lifecycle.
The standard work schedule is Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM‑5:00 PM, with occasional weekends, early mornings, and evenings for trapping. Overnight travel may be required infrequently for training or work purposes.
Requirements
3‑7 years of relevant experience and a college degree in fisheries, wildlife, biology, water resources, natural resources, engineering, or a related field.
Proficiency with GPS and mapping tools for site navigation and development, and the ability to work long hours in remote settings under challenging conditions.
Experience in project development, implementation, and management, including securing funding, managing budgets, and reporting.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail while handling multiple complex projects and funding agreements.
Understanding of restoration project construction, engineering design concepts, and data analysis.
Experience with permitting for aquatic restoration projects and in‑water work.
Knowledge of low‑tech process‑based restoration principles, methods, and practices.
Superior interpersonal skills, public speaking, meeting facilitation, and ability to work with diverse partners.
Excellent written and oral communication, grant and technical writing, and data analysis skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, think creatively under changing conditions, and maintain high motivation and self‑direction.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ESRI ArcGIS.
Experience trapping, handling, or processing wildlife, especially mammals (preferred).
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs; experience with hand tools and power equipment; valid driver’s license required.
Multilingual abilities, especially Spanish, preferred.
Salary $60,000 – $77,000 plus a full benefits package.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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The Wenatchee‑Entiat Beaver Project, founded in 2018, provides technical assistance and education to Washington’s Chelan and Douglas counties. The project seeks to resolve human‑beaver conflicts through coexistence and relocation, harnessing beavers’ restorative potential to enhance aquatic zones, floodplains, and habitat for endangered salmonids. Methodologies include low‑tech process‑based restoration (LTPBR), beaver dam analogs, and post‑assisted log structures that kick‑start natural stream healing processes.
As a member of a 17‑person Washington team, you will work with the Beaver Coexistence and Relocation Specialist and the Restoration Program Director to implement TU’s beaver‑based restoration program in the Upper Columbia watershed.
Position Summary We seek a self‑motivated, highly capable individual to implement restoration projects that benefit aquatic resources and native wild fish populations in Washington State. Depending on experience, the role may be titled Project Manager or Senior Project Manager. The primary duty stations will be the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery in Leavenworth, WA, and the TU office in Wenatchee, WA.
Duties And Responsibilities
Lead the low‑tech process‑based stream restoration and beaver coexistence, trapping, and relocation projects in North Central Washington.
Collaborate with the Restoration Program Director and BCR Specialist to identify new projects, secure funding, and obtain landowner and manager authorizations.
Create and maintain annual and weekly field schedules in partnership with the BCR Specialist.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with landowners, tribes, state and federal agencies, and other partners.
Represent TU in stakeholder meetings, including community members and agencies.
Monitor project effectiveness and evaluate site selection by collecting and analyzing pre‑ and post‑restoration data.
Participate in public education, interpretation, and outreach opportunities.
Although non‑supervisory, manage day‑to‑day activities of seasonal staff, make field decisions, and serve as the primary reporting contact for the Restoration Program Director.
Design, permit, coordinate, and implement low‑tech process‑based projects, including preparing maps, evaluating sites, obtaining permits, coordinating partners, and overseeing construction.
Identify funding sources, prepare grant proposals and reports, manage budgets, and secure funding for habitat restoration and beaver relocation/coexistence projects.
Responsible for grant and budget management throughout the project lifecycle.
The standard work schedule is Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM‑5:00 PM, with occasional weekends, early mornings, and evenings for trapping. Overnight travel may be required infrequently for training or work purposes.
Requirements
3‑7 years of relevant experience and a college degree in fisheries, wildlife, biology, water resources, natural resources, engineering, or a related field.
Proficiency with GPS and mapping tools for site navigation and development, and the ability to work long hours in remote settings under challenging conditions.
Experience in project development, implementation, and management, including securing funding, managing budgets, and reporting.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail while handling multiple complex projects and funding agreements.
Understanding of restoration project construction, engineering design concepts, and data analysis.
Experience with permitting for aquatic restoration projects and in‑water work.
Knowledge of low‑tech process‑based restoration principles, methods, and practices.
Superior interpersonal skills, public speaking, meeting facilitation, and ability to work with diverse partners.
Excellent written and oral communication, grant and technical writing, and data analysis skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, think creatively under changing conditions, and maintain high motivation and self‑direction.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ESRI ArcGIS.
Experience trapping, handling, or processing wildlife, especially mammals (preferred).
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs; experience with hand tools and power equipment; valid driver’s license required.
Multilingual abilities, especially Spanish, preferred.
Salary $60,000 – $77,000 plus a full benefits package.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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