Watersheds Senior Project Manager

Watersheds Senior Project Manager

Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) is an entrepreneurial nonprofit working on environmental solutions at the intersection of renewable energy and freshwater. Partnerships are key to our success. We build long‑term relationships with education, corporate, utility, philanthropic, Tribal, and conservation partners by first understanding their goals and needs and providing solutions that achieve those goals while delivering real, measurable environmental benefits.

We are seeking a skilled, collaborative project manager who is passionate about riparian and watershed resilience. The ideal candidate will join our Watersheds team and work alongside communities in Washington and the Colorado Basin to cultivate partnerships, identify funding opportunities, and engage a diverse range of stakeholders. The candidate will coordinate multi‑partner initiatives, support project strategy, manage resources and contractors, facilitate convenings and peer‑learning programs, and implement grant and funding decisions that advance watershed resilience at scale.

• Coordinate and support utility partner work sessions, set agendas, advance decisions, and drive project milestones. Co‑design and co‑develop the mentorship curriculum, recruit subject matter experts, and shape content strategy across convenings.
• Develop a business case to demonstrate partnership opportunities and return on investment for watershed and wildfire resiliency projects.
• Oversee grant compliance, contracting and budget management in partnership with BEF’s Finance and Operations teams.

• Lead the design and implementation of peer‑learning, site visits and other opportunities that elevate riparian stewardship and conservation.
• Author technical briefs and synthesis products that inform program direction and partner decision‑making.
• Serve on grant review team and program work groups.
• Create communication materials that highlight partner achievements and surface lessons learned and innovations.
• Manage expert contractors.

• Identify and pursue corporate engagement and private‑sector investment opportunities that advance watershed resilience goals.
• Partner with BEF’s communications coordinator to develop compelling project narratives and outreach materials.
• Leverage and expand utility and business partnerships to broaden the reach and impact of watershed resilience work.

• Results Focused – Focuses on desired outcomes and how best to achieve them. Gets the job done. Sets high standards for performance of self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; can be counted on to deliver consistent and high‑quality results.
• Delivers Results – Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom‑line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Advanced Technical Knowledge – Demonstrates an advanced understanding of the job and is viewed as a subject matter expert. Effectively applies knowledge and leverages resources to deliver high quality products/service.

• BA/BS or equivalent experience in relevant fields, including water resources, infrastructure, community development, conservation or conservation planning, community engagement, natural resource management, environmental science, or public policy.
• Minimum 5+ years experience in water resources, infrastructure, community development, conservation or conservation planning, community engagement, natural resource management, environmental science, or public policy.
• Experience with project management, working directly with Tribal, local, state, and federal governments, and/or private landowners and agricultural producers.
• Strong relationship‑building skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse partners such as utilities, nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations.
• Facilitation and convening skills, including supporting peer learning sessions, workshops, or…