General Position Description
The Project and Outreach Manager will design, fund, implement, and monitor habitat restoration projects in the Nehalem Basin. This includes engaging and coordinating with stakeholders throughout the basin. This position will also plan and manage outreach activities aimed at providing scientifically sound natural resource education and literacy. This position requires being able to work independently and as part of a team to support the work of the Nehalem Bay Watershed council. The Project and Outreach Manager will regularly meet and work with the Executive Director to set work priorities and assist in making decisions on current issues.

Duties:

• Project Management (40%): Develop, coordinate, schedule, and oversee projects in coordination with NBWC partners, vet and manage contractors, oversee restoration projects including project design, schedule, budgets, materials, permitting and contract requirements, prepare reports to meet grantor and permitting requirements, ensure completion of data collection, photo-point monitoring, and other field-related monitoring tasks.
• Project Design and Innovation(20%): Develop restoration and outreach projects, plans, or actions in collaboration with landowners, managers, and partners. Brainstorm, design, and implement new funding streams or pilot projects to raise revenue. Create and conduct field surveys to assess site conditions, utilize geospatial tools such as ArcGIS, Avenza Maps, and GPS. Work with consultants to develop and deliver project designs.
• Planning, Grant Writing, and Fundraising (15%): Develop and review project budgets, research and identify funding opportunities for projects in development, prepare and review grant proposals, identify and pursue other novel funding opportunities. 
• Community Engagement, Education, & Outreach (15%): Build relationships with community members, private and public landowners and land managers, Tribes, agencies, and other partners. Incorporate community and partner input into restoration project planning efforts, lead or co-lead tours, presentations, public meetings, and site visits for public or private stakeholders. Plan community education programming recruiting speakers, renting venues, advertising programming, and hosting programming.
• General Duties (10%): Attend staff and partner events for NBWC, attend occasional NBWC board meetings, attend trainings, workshops, and conferences as suggested by ED or as requested, maintain accurate administrative records for things such as mileage, payroll, and expense tracking, and other duties as assigned by the ED. 

Minimum Qualifications

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related natural resources field, environmental sciences, public administration, or community development. Relevant training and/or experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Related professional background in natural resource program management, community organizing, and/or organizational development.
•  Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Google Drive.
• Any combination of education and experience that prepares the applicant to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position will be considered.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License, vehicle insurance, and access to a personal vehicle for work purposes.