Watershed & Restoration Program Manager

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Summary Description
BRN is seeking a motivated, organized, self-starting full-time Program Manager to lead, develop, manage, and implement the watershed and habitat restoration efforts of Borderland Restoration Network including grant writing, project management and managing staff.  Since inception, the Watershed and Habitat Restoration Program has improved 500 acres of public and private land in southern Arizona retaining an estimated 1140 tons of soil, improving hydrologic and soil condition to enhance wildlife habitat, and recharge shallow groundwater tables. This position serves as the program lead for the Watershed Restoration Program at Borderlands Restoration Network. 

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Full-time
Reports to: Executive Director 
Salary Range: $48,000-52,000, based on experience

Benefits: Two weeks paid vacation, one week of sick time, health insurance, short and long-term disability, and group term life insurance.
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Geographic Location
This position is based in Patagonia, AZ. Program Manager must be located in Patagonia or close enough to be physically in Patagonia during program execution. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Project Development
   1. Lead landowner outreach to develop community support for new projects
   2. Identify and seek funding for restoration projects
   3. Complete grant applications
   4. Develop project materials such as maps, site photos, and site plans
   5. Develop project implementation plans
   6. Develop cost estimates and project budgets
2. Project Implementation
   1. Secure project permits and clearances (local, state, and federal) 
   2. Prepare contracts, hire, schedule, and supervise contractors and work crews
   3. Lead hiring for directly supervised staff and participate in hiring other staff
   4. Execute project plans in a timely and cost-efficient manner
   5. Develop contracts 
3. Grant Administration
   1. Work with staff on grant invoicing 
   2. Track multiple project budgets
   3. Write progress and final reports
4. GIS Technical Support 
   1. Develop maps, site photos and site plans for Network partners projects, proposals, communications 
5. Other Duties
   1. Represent BRN and partners at local and regional meetings and conferences
   2. Participate in regular staff meetings and planning groups
   3. Support BRN’s educational programs by participating in curriculum development and serving as instructor/teacher for components relating to this position’s skillset.
   4. Assist with communicating and developing outreach materials
   5. Deliver presentations to diverse audiences 
   6. Maintain strong working relationships with government officials, community leaders and other decision-makers to ensure ongoing support
   7. Develop and execute a plan for evaluating all components within the scope of this position
   8. Provide peer to peer mentoring and training in technical skills.

Requisite Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Ecological Restoration or closely related field
2. Three years experience in a closely related field, at least two of which included responsibility for program or project management and/or staff supervision. Master’s degree may be substituted for two years’ experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

1. Experience designing and implementing restoration projects 
2. Strong written and oral communications skills
3. Proficiency with GIS and other mapping software
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
5. Ability to work collaboratively and independently
6. Experience supervising staff and volunteers
7. Experience working with hand tools
8. Possess a current passport, or the ability to obtain one
9. Ability to work outdoors in varied weather including heat and cold
10. Knowledge of watershed/erosion-control restoration techniques 
11. Knowledge of local habitats and ecosystems
12. Driver’s license and personal vehicle for reimbursed travel expenses

Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

1. Grant writing experience
2. Spanish language and Sonoran cultural fluency

Please send a cover letter, resume or CV including three professional references to kvaughn@borderlandsrestoration.org.

Position open until filled.