Wallowa Canyonlands Partnership Manager

~ Wallowa Resources (WR) is a community-based 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, established in 1996 with leadership from Wallowa County Commissioners. ~

Since then, WR has worked to bring people together to empower rural communities to create strong economies and healthy landscapes through land stewardship, education, and job creation. We strive to balance rural economic well-being with the stewardship and conservation of its resources, preserving each rural area's heritage of making a living from the land. WR's Watershed Stewardship Program (WSP) coordinates and invests in the maintenance of public and private working lands to sustain and enhance local communities and watersheds.

The Wallowa Canyonlands Partnership (WCP) is a WR program that provides weed control management to reduce the impact of noxious weeds in Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington. Wallowa Resources is nationally recognized for its leadership and on-the-ground results in land stewardship, watershed restoration and education.

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Position Overview

Wallowa Resources is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Wallowa Canyonlands Partnership Manager. 

Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will be responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of integrated weed management strategies as well as broad landscape-scale restoration and management strategies.
• This involves coordination with numerous partners including public agencies, non-profit organizations, and private landowners to implement management across jurisdictional boundaries.
• The Manager will identify priorities for applied research and work to provide sound land management recommendations for local landowners and managers.
• The Manager will also ensure the program’s long-term financial viability.
• The Manager will report directly to the Wallowa Resources Watershed Stewardship Program Director and is ultimately responsible for program design, development and implementation, fundraising, budget management, contracts management and the success of the partnership.

Qualifications

The following are desired to successfully perform the Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource or related field or equivalent relevant experience, preferred.
• 3 years of experience of working in rural communities and engaged in natural resources stewardship, farming, ranching or other agricultural activity is preferred. Such experience should demonstrate success building and maintaining strong community, landowner and business partnerships.
• A valid Oregon Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record according to WR’s auto liability policy requirements.
• A valid Oregon ATV safety card.
• Maintain the organization’s Operators license and a Pesticide Applicator’s license through the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
• Working knowledge of GPS and GIS, ArcMap and Collector preferred.
• Working knowledge of standard Windows applications.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check.
• Must consistently demonstrate teamwork and positive day-to-day work relationships and interactions with staff, board members, members of the public, and community stakeholders.

Compensation

• Salary & Benefits:  $50,000 to $58,000 annually dependent on experience. Wallowa Resources offers excellent benefits and flexible work policies.
• Location: This is a full-time position in Enterprise, Oregon.

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to upload your cover letter expressing interest and identifying relevant competencies and experiences, together with a resume, and a list of at least three references by 4:00 p.m., November 23, 2018.