Watershed Restoration Manager

Eagle River Coalition (ERC) seeks a Watershed Restoration Manager to oversee the logistics, budgets and timelines for our stream restoration projects and volunteer events. These restoration projects are varied, but frequently entail revegetating stream banks, installing erosion control features, improving habitat, protecting native fish and mitigating noxious weeds. The Restoration Manager serves as the point of contact for volunteers and contractors, who are utilized to expand our capacity and engage the community.

Our projects support us in meeting our mission through boots-on-the-ground initiatives. The Watershed Restoration Manager reports directly to the Director of Watershed Restoration.

• Work with the Director of Watershed Restoration (DWR), Projects Committee, ERC Board of Directors and others to support implementation of the Eagle River Community Water Plan
• Manage restoration projects to accomplish organizational goals within budget constraints while ensuring project completeness and grant reporting where necessary
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project volunteers, contractors, partners, and collaborators for restoration projects managed by the Watershed Restoration Manager
• Oversee and coordinate ERC’s River Watch water quality monitoring sites
• Oversee the Operations Coordinator on logistics, equipment/supplies and volunteer management in advance of the annual Community Pride Highway Cleanup and annual Eagle River Cleanup
• Draft requests for proposals (RFPs), provide feedback relating to the bids and seek approval, as outlined in the ERC Procurement Policy
• Recruit, manage, coordinate and recognize project volunteers
• Work with the Community Engagement Manager (CEM) to incorporate educational elements within projects where appropriate
• Work with the team to work to write and secure necessary grant funding and federal funding agreements to move projects forward
• Work with the CEM, DWR, and Development Director to promote restoration work and cleanup efforts
• Support management of the Eagle River Community Water Plan Advisory Council
• Represent ERC on community groups, boards and committees related to projects as assigned
• Provide support as needed to the Board of Directors and staff/consultants
• Share in the responsibility of maintaining the office/workplace
• Take on other duties as assigned

Send a cover letter and resume to jobs. Fill out the online application form on our website. Applications must be received no later than March 25th. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. For more information about Eagle River Coalition, please visit eagleriverco.org