STRAW Restoration Project Manager (South Bay) at Point Blue Conservation Science
Location: Will report to STRAW South Bay headquarters in Saratoga/Campbell area and drive work trucks to various field sites. Project field sites are located in Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and Hollister, with occasional work in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Anticipated Duration: Start date is negotiable.
Deadline to Apply: Position is open until filled.
Compensation and Benefits: $67,833 - $76,324 annually. Salary is based upon qualifications and internal equity. Point Blue provides a comprehensive benefit package including employer paid medical and dental for staff and 75% for dependents. Other benefits include life insurance, long-term care, long- and short-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and retirement plans as well as time off benefits.
About Point Blue:
Point Blue Conservation Science is a growing and internationally renowned non-profit with over 160 staff and scientists based in Petaluma, California. Founded in 1965 as Point Reyes Bird Observatory, our mission and programs have evolved over time to include a broad range of conservation activity, from restoration to environmental education to innovative work in the field of regenerative agriculture. We have a proven track record of scientific excellence.
We recognize that increasing racial, gender, cultural, and other diversity, equity, and inclusion factors at Point Blue and in our partnerships is essential for the success of our mission, vision, and strategy. We are actively engaging in a process to create lasting organizational change, and we seek applicants from all backgrounds to join our teams. We strongly encourage applications from people with backgrounds that are under-represented in the conservation community.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an enthusiastic team member to assist in managing habitat restoration projects with Point Blue’s Students and Teachers Restoring A Watershed (STRAW) program. The STRAW Project Manager plans and implements restoration projects with partners and schools, creates new procedures, if needed, establishes and communicates expectations and quality controls. In collaboration with project partners, incumbent leads volunteers (primarily students, parents, teachers, community members), apprentices, and seasonal staff in performance of project responsibilities.