The community focused coastal resilience Project Manager will provide support and leadership for Coastal Quest’s work to achieve our two goals- 1) build multi-benefit solutions for healthy and resilient coasts and 2) increase coastal resiliency for vulnerable communities and economies.
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Coastal Quest is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to accelerate solutions, building resilient coastal communities for people, nature, and the climate. We work collaboratively with communities to build a more resilient coast by increasing inclusive, science-based planning, governance, financing, and project implementation for a just, prosperous, and sustainable future. Coastal Quest works around the world, from white water to blue water, on lakes and shorelines, and at the land-water connection. We provide project management, science and technical expertise, connect partners with financial and human resources, contract management, grantmaking, facilitation of public-private partnerships, and fiscal sponsorship services for mission aligned projects. We are purposefully nimble, designed to solve multifaceted and complex coastal issues. We are here to achieve resilience goals, reduce threats, and implement solutions.
Primary Responsibilities:
The community focused coastal resilience Project Manager will provide support and leadership for Coastal Quest’s work to achieve our two goals- 1) build multi-benefit solutions for healthy and resilient coasts and 2) increase coastal resiliency for vulnerable communities and economies. The Manager will support, lead, and deliver on work – in coordination with the Coastal Quest team and partners – to strengthen capacity and enhance coastal management for people, nature, and climate. The Manager will support the Organization as we grow and build innovative programs that tell compelling stories and enhance our impact in the coastal and climate space. This role involves implementing existing projects and working with the Coastal Quest team and partners to grow additional programmatic areas. The role involves being an on-the-ground representative for Coastal Quest. The Manager will work on a wide range of projects and programs for the organization and will need excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Although this position works on cross-cutting coastal community issues, expertise in sea level rise adaptation, funding and sustainable financing, economics and policy is appreciated. The Project Manager will support efforts in the Bay Area and across California working with local jurisdictions and communities to accelerate solutions and help get resources on the ground. The Project Manager will support the Ocean Protection Council SB 1 TA program, our Climate Smart Communities Initiative projects, and fiscally sponsored projects, amongst other efforts. At least 60% time will be supporting grant writing for Coastal Quest and partners. The main duties of the Project Manager will be, but are not limited to:
- Support the development and implementation of Coastal Quest’s two goals (listed above) and implement projects independently, with the Coastal Quest team, and partners.
- Grant, proposal, report writing, and support, as well as editing and review of similar documents for Coastal Quest.
- Provide fundraising, program, and administrative technical assistance for wide range of partners and fiscally sponsored projects.
- Support developing virtual and in-person conferences and workshops from start to finish, including marketing material, contact management and outreach, conference logistics, virtual and in-person support.
- Work with partners to collaboratively design, assess, and test solutions for coastal resilience and sustainability for people, nature, and climate, including budgeting, contract management, project management, research and monitoring, data, and technical needs.
- Partner with and support equitable coastal multi-benefit solutions, specifically working with community-based organizations, government agencies, and Tribal nations.
- Support multiple projects with the ability to work independently, set deadlines, and ensure personal accountability.