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Restoration Program Coordinator Position Description and Application Instructions

Job Title: Restoration Program Coordinator

Reports to: Executive Director

At Will, Exempt Position

1.0 FTE – Grant funded

Starting Compensation: $20/hr to $24/hr depending on experience

Preferred Start Date: 4/1/2020

Benefits: Health Insurance (medical, vision, dental), 2 weeks paid vacation, 1 week paid sick, 8 paid holidays, short term disability insurance, retirement (IRA with 3% employer match)

About the Coquille Watershed Association

CoqWA is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was formed by a small group of local citizens who were concerned about the health of the watershed and its fish and wildlife resources. Since that humble beginning, CoqWA has established a restoration, monitoring, and educational programming that is valued and supported throughout the watershed. Our mission is to work collaboratively with landowners to develop and implement voluntary watershed restoration, enhancement, and engagement activities that promote healthy and resilient ecosystems and economies in the Coquille watershed. CoqWA is supported by a diverse volunteer Board of Directors representing landowners, business owners, and community members. The Board of Directors selects the members of the Executive Committee (a subset of the Board), which oversees the running of the Association. CoqWA is also advised local technical advisors housed in local, state, and federal natural resource agencies. The Board and technical advisors vet and approve each project initiated by the organization.

Here at CoqWA, we value our collaborative, supportive workplace culture that contributes to our success in accomplishing high value, high impact projects throughout the watershed. By applying to work with us you have the opportunity to join a small but mighty staff team working cohesively to enhance our organization and our watershed.

Position Summary

The CoqWA Restoration Program Coordinator will oversee the development and implementation of a diverse array of water quality and habitat restoration projects in the Coquille watershed and assist the Director and Board in implementing the organization’s goals and work toward the achievement of the Association’s mission and strategy. The position will expand CoqWA’s portfolio of projects in habitat restoration, and involves managing several restoration projects at one time as well as developing opportunities for new projects and funding. The Restoration Program Coordinator reports to the Director and works closely with other staff, Board members, volunteers, private landowners, agency partners, and others to accomplish projects.

The staff member must have a commitment to a collaborative, partnership-based work environment and a knowledge (or willingness to learn) of watershed councils and local, state, and federal natural resource agencies. The staff member must be able to work independently and as a team member with excellent interpersonal skills, and have the ability to interact diplomatically with landowners, watershed staff & volunteers, and state & federal employees. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective time management, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/deadlines is key to success in this position. Having a working knowledge of key watershed management issues, including stream, wetland and riparian restoration, fish habitat improvement and monitoring, plus the ability to articulate these to the public is ideal. The staff member must be able to work in a variety of outdoor conditions, sometimes in adverse weather and rugged terrain. Computer skills necessary to be successful include working knowledge of Word/Excel and ArcGIS software.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Development and oversight of project work plans/timelines, budgets, contracting, permitting, implementation, and deliverables for restoration projects.
• Coordination of work plans with project teams, including landowners, technical specialists, subcontractors, volunteers and agency partners.
  • Coordinate productive and efficient meetings with project partners and the Project Steering Committee on an as needed basis to ensure that work plans are accomplished.
  • Provide documents to project team for review (applications, maps, project summaries, etc.)
• Building of collaborative and diplomatic relationships with landowners, funding entities, local/state/federal agencies and other organizations to accomplish watershed restoration objectives.
  • Representing the Coquille Watershed Association to landowners, partners, public agencies and other parties
  • Providing presentations about watershed restoration and projects to partners, funders, and the public
• Grant writing and funding
  • Identifying funding sources and developing relationships with funding partners
  • Preparing grant applications and proposals
  • Grant reporting and budgeting
• Management of monitoring previously completed projects, including site visits and reporting requirements.
• Oversee Programs Technician or other seasonal crew staff when they are assisting on Restoration Program work. Coordinate with Executive Director to schedule the Programs Technician and seasonal crew.

Qualifications

Education

• At a minimum a Bachelor’s degree in related field (biology, natural resources, botany, education, etc.), Master’s degree preferred

Professional Experience

• Two years’ work experience in conservation planning and/or project development/coordination.
• Ability to manage complex projects with a variety of partners and to meet deadlines is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills to use with a wide range of individuals (e.g. other staff, conservation partners, private landowners and farmers, volunteers, and local community members).
• Demonstrated experience with grant writing, writing scientific reports or papers, and writing for a general, non-science audience.
• Strong project management skills, including but not limited to setting and implementing effective goals and objectives, problem-solving, time management, contract and grant management, creating and maintaining collaborations with other organizations, developing public awareness activities, preparing reports, etc.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort navigating contentious regulatory issues to seek common ground with diverse interests.
• Knowledge and appreciation of the people, values, and current conservation issues of the region. Ability to work with partners to identify win-win solutions and compromises for a restoration project.
• Experience working on field research or monitoring projects; work in an agricultural setting a plus.
• A working knowledge of ArcGIS and using a GPS unit.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• A positive attitude with a flexible approach to work and willingness to take on new projects or tasks as needed.
• Ability to engage in strenuous outdoor activity, carry field equipment and endure outdoor field conditions including cold and wet winter weather and extreme heat.

General Requirements

• Willingness to conduct in-state travel, occasional out-of-state travel and be comfortable with working evenings and weekends as job responsibilities demand.
• Valid driver’s license required and use of personal vehicle for travel. Mileage will be reimbursed at the state approved rate.