Deputy Western Regional Director

River Partners is a private, nonprofit corporation located in Chico, California.  River Partners' mission is to create wildlife habitat for the benefit of people and the environment.

Position Overview:                       

Deputy Western Director will support company executive staff to develop, fund and implement successful riparian habitat projects in watersheds throughout River Partners operating area.

Responsibilities:                         

• Working with River Partners senior management to develop, secure, negotiate, manage and administer grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and budgets
• Work in concert with a multi-disciplinary team, including but not limited to restoration ecology staff, field operation managers, accounting department and development department to meet River Partners' annual objectives
• Coordinate with agency staff and conservation partners in the successful implementation of River Partners projects
• Represent River Partners before the general public, elected officials, agencies, stakeholders, and non-profits to generate support for River Partners programs
• Identify and secure public and private funding
• (+/-) 20% travel or as needed to meet organizational objectives
• Work long hours and/or weekends during peak seasons
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years experience in habitat restoration, conservation, agriculture management or related fields
• The ability to self-start and work with teams and/or independently on a wide variety of site assessments, proposals and project management tasks
• Demonstrated competency in public and private fundraising including grant and contract writing experience
• Ability to represent River Partners to a broad spectrum of NGO, advocacy, community groups, governmental institutions, and elected officials
• Experience and aptitude to manage a diverse team of science and business professionals
• Significant experience in project development including state and federal permitting and regulatory compliance
• Experience in conservation land deals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled team leader & manager
• Commitment and enthusiasm to carry out River Partners' mission

Education: JD, MBA, MPA or MS in related field.

Term: This is a full-time position beginning immediately.
Location: California, Arizona, and Nevada
Reports To: Regional Director

To Apply:

Please email or mail resumes.

Attn: Mona Cross 
580 Vallombrosa Avenue
Chico, CA 95926