TITLE: Project Associate

POSITION: Full-time permanent

LOCATION: Remote/hybrid – preference for Bend, Colorado Springs, Portland or Seattle

START DATE: Early 2025

AMP Insights (AMP) is a mission-driven firm using proven methodologies + creativity + collaboration to address today’s most pressing water and watershed challenges. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Associate to join our team.

ORGANIZATION

AMP is a multidisciplinary team of water and watershed experts with deep experience in policy, ecology, hydrology and economics. We use our extensive understanding of complex physical and social watershed dynamics to find innovative, equitable and future-focused ways to balance water uses for the benefit of ecosystems and communities in the western US and beyond. Amid the uncertainty and change driving water and watershed trends, AMP works with clients to get water right because the state of water impacts us all. For more information on our organization and team, please visit our website at ampinsights.com.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Project Associate will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects with diverse clients. This may include work with national and local non-profits, Tribes, state, county and other agency clients, corporations, water users and others working on water, watershed and natural resources management in the US West and beyond. The new Associate will also engage across a broad spectrum of subjects including water rights, water management, watershed health, natural resources economics, hydrology, climate and others. Specific assignments supporting AMP’s clients and work include:

• Background research and literature review
• Data QA/QC, including preparing, cleaning and organizing datasets
• Data analysis
• GIS mapping and analysis
• Report and memo writing for a variety of audiences to convey results of research and analysis
• Managing communications for new project proposals and marketing (e.g., RFP responses, email newsletters, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Working with AMP partners and senior staff to develop and communicate strategic advice to clients

In addition, the ideal candidate would be:

• Able to work with the full spectrum of AMP’s clients and stakeholders
• Creative and curious
• Willing to learn new skills and expand responsibilities
• Comfortable working independently
• Detail oriented
• Capable of working simultaneously on a variety of projects while meeting tight deadlines
• Willing to travel occasionally

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree in a relevant field with 2-4 years of work experience or MA/MS degree in natural resources, water resources, environmental science, environmental economics or another relevant field
• Experience with self-directed research
• Ability to work with a remotely based team in a hybrid work setting
• Demonstrated interest in natural resource management, specifically related to water and watershed sustainability
• Excellent analytical skills and proven organizational ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• GIS, data management software and/or programming desired, but not required
• Applicant must be located in the United States and legally authorized to work here without sponsorship

COMPENSATION

Expected pay range of $65,000-$75,000 plus performance-based annual bonuses. In addition, AMP offers a benefit package including healthcare, paid vacation and holidays, flexible working hours, retirement plan and professional development.