• Job Description

  Req#: 205
  Employer Industry: Environmental Conservation
  
  Why consider this job opportunity:
  - Salary range: $73,200 - $89,400 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
  - Comprehensive Total Rewards package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  - Four weeks of paid leave, eleven paid holidays, and additional floating holidays
  - Opportunities for professional growth and development, including a home office stipend and sabbatical leave
  - Supportive and inclusive workplace culture prioritizing employee well-being and work-life balance
  
  What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
  - Lead initiatives to expand the practice of dam removal and aquatic connectivity partnerships in the Great Lakes Region
  - Identify and develop new dam removal projects while managing high-priority initiatives
  - Collaborate with the National Dam Removal Program to grow the number of practitioners through training and shared resources
  - Manage grants and contracts, including oversight of consultants and tracking expenditures
  - Represent the employer at technical meetings and events, providing high-quality written communications
  
  What is Required (Qualifications):
  - Five or more years of professional experience in conservation, specifically related to river restoration and dam removal
  - Strong understanding of effective river restoration approaches and demonstrated interest in advancing dam removal
  - Experience in securing funding from government grants, foundations, or major donors
  - Proven project management skills with strong verbal and written communication abilities
  - Willingness and ability to travel as needed, including overnight trips
  
  How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
  - Experience in fisheries habitat, geomorphology, hydrology, or engineering
  - Creative problem-solving skills with a continual drive to improve program operations
  - Strong personal organization and time management skills
  - Transferable skills and experiences beyond the conservation sector
  
  #EnvironmentalConservation #RiverRestoration #DamRemoval #CareerOpportunity #ProfessionalDevelopment
  
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• About the company

  American Rivers combines national advocacy with field work in key river basins to deliver the greatest impact.

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