POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Shared Resources Project Manager will primarily manage projects in the southern Salish Prairies around Olympia and Rochester area. These projects further the conservation and recovery of listed, special status, and other rare species and their habitats. This position may assist and participate with other programs and is expected to contribute to the overall growth and development of Ecostudies. The Project Manager will be responsible for leading a 4-person restoration crew that will support a network of partners to work towards their ecological restoration goals, as well as coordinating with additional crew members at partner entities. Duties include control of invasive plant species, participation on controlled burns, and species/habitat monitoring.

This is a cooperative project, requiring coordination with other staff and Tribal, state, federal, and nonprofit partners (including the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, WA Dept of Natural Resources, WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife, Center for Natural Lands Management, Dept of Defense and other non-profit and private stakeholders). This position requires a high-level of responsibility, interpersonal skills, and sound work ethic, and positive attitude. Development and maintenance of effective relationships with partners is critical.  This position is expected to work closely with Indigenous land managers and field crew members so cultural competency is an essential responsibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and communicate with partners and staff to develop integrated work plans.
• Manage scheduling, logistics, crew members, and personally conduct management actions.
• Develop and maintain spatial databases for planning and documenting management actions.
• Operate equipment such as tractor, chainsaws, hand-operated gas-powered brush cutters, engine powered chipper/shredder, and other heavy and light equipment.
• Manage competing priorities and timelines meeting diverse objectives across multiple projects.
• Develop and manage project operation budgets and prepare progress and final project reports.
• Build and maintain a team atmosphere of cultural awareness and psychological safety.
• Maintain respectful, reciprocal relationships with Indigenous partners, staff, and land managers.
• Communicate successes and lessons learned to partners, staff and the public through written reports, presentations and other methods. Suitable results should also be communicated to the scientific community through published reports or other appropriate means.
• Other duties as assigned. 

REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS/AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field and two years related experience in natural resources/outdoor management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with or knowledge of natural systems; ability to recognize plant and animal species as required to complete preserve management activities.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated cultural competence with people of diverse races, ages, genders, abilities and economic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of ecological land management principles and current trends and practices.
• Ability to operate various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g.; lawn mower, chainsaw, tractor, two-way radio, etc. Training will be provided where needed.) Ability to manage time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results.
• Ability to obtain related licenses or certifications such as first aid, CPR, Washington State pesticide license, driver’s license, Firefighter Type II qualification.
• Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Web browsers) and familiarity with ArcMap GIS and other database systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regularly works in natural areas. Hikes across, and conducts work within, native habitats and uneven ground. Field work is performed in all weather conditions and often in rough terrain.
• Regularly works indoors in an office setting and sits or stands at a desk or workstation. 
• Regularly required to operative an Ecostudies Institute vehicle.
• Uses and supervises the use of pesticides and or other chemical substances.
• Uses and supervises the use of powered equipment such as weed trimmers and chain saws.
• Uses hand tools and operates various equipment.
• Occasionally works around wildland fires (training will be provided where needed).
• Regularly lifts, positions, or otherwise moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• May be requested to work some evenings and weekends and/or travel. 

ABOUT ECOSTUDIES
Ecostudies Institute is a 501(c)(3) scientific non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of native species and their ecosystems. We achieve our mission through effective partnerships, sound scientific research, strategic land management and ecological restoration.  At the core of our mission is a cooperative conservation model that strives to realize improved conservation outcomes by developing shared goals and vision through partnerships.  These partnerships, in turn, encourage information transfer, advances in cutting edge restoration techniques, and the development of integrated rangewide conservation approaches. Ecostudies currently employs over 40 permanent and seasonal staff.

HIRING EQUITY AND JUSTICE
It is well-documented that Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), queer and transgender folks, women, and other marginalized groups often do not apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification listed in the job description. We are most interested in finding the right candidate for the job and our organization. We encourage all passionate and interested candidates to apply and think broadly about your background and qualifications that could be transferable for the position. We are committed to working against the structural biases that continue to keep marginalized people excluded from the conservation, restoration, and wildland fire/prescribed fire fields, and to making sure our hiring practices are not reproducing those biases.