Shiawassee River Program Manager JOB TITLE: Program Manager JOB FAMILY: Conservation - Field JOB NUMBER: 8023 FLSA STATUS: Exempt RELATED POSITION TITLES: Field Representative, Project Manager
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for implementation of a comprehensive program to protect aquatic communities and species and address critical threats to aquatic systems in the Shiawassee River watershed in Michigan. Responsibilities will include contacting and negotiating with property owners to apply a full range of conservation tools, developing community partnerships, raising funds, supervising monitoring activities, and various types of conservation planning. The Program Manager will work collaboratively with other conservation staff, chapter leadership, landowners, corporations, donors and government agencies and coordinate implementation of conservation practices. Will supervise administrative and project staff, interns, or volunteers. The Program Manager is supervised by the East Michigan Conservation Director and supervises a Field Representative and Project Coordinator. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: 1. Bachelors degree in aquatic/stream ecology, agriculture, hydrology, land use planning, natural resources management or related field and three years related work experience. 2. Negotiation skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities and work under pressure with flexibility. 3. Ability to develop timeframes and then complete tasks within timeframes. Proven organizational skills. 4. Experience supervising others in the completion of tasks, setting objectives and managing performance. 5. Demonstrated experience in MS Office, Word, and Excel. May require database management skills with ability to produce reports. Ability to use advanced computer functions including navigating the Internet and geographic information systems (ArcView). Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data. 6. Knowledge of current trends in conservation practices, aquatic monitoring, and an understanding of the interactions between land use, local hydrology, and the health of aquatic systems is particularly desirable. 7. Familiarity with production agriculture would be an asset. COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING: 1. Resolve problems independently as delegated, consulting with supervisor to resolve unusual or complex problems. 2. Act as a resource to others to solve problems. 3. Interpret guidelines and analyze factual information to adapt or modify processes in response to changing circumstances. 4. Ability to prioritize tasks and develop timelines for project completion. Strong organizational skills. DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING: 1. Duties are performed under minimal supervision. Consults with manager in event of any unusual circumstance, problem or question that falls outside of project parameters. 2. Exercise independent judgement. Work affords opportunities to act independently and make decisions within tight timeframes and under pressure. 3. Work independently in an entrepreneurial environment; comfortable with ambiguity. 4. Make sound decisions based on analysis, experience and judgement. RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT FINANCIAL & SUPERVISORY: 1. Will supervise administrative and conservation staff, interns, and volunteers, with responsibility for setting performance objectives, training and managing performance. 2. Financial responsibility will include working within a budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors, assisting with budget development, and meeting fundraising targets. COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: 1. Communication and presentation skills; ability to persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups including landowners, donors, board members, the public and others. 2. Work and communicate with a wide range of people from various backgrounds, including landowners with perspectives that may vary widely. 3. Ability to function productively as a member or leader of a team. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: 1. Ability to work in variable weather conditions, remote locations and often in physically demanding circumstances. 2. Valid drivers license, safe driving record, current insurance and reliable personal vehicle available for work use. 3. Ability to work an irregular schedule including weekends and unpredicted schedule changes. 4. Work requires occasional physical exertion and/or muscular strain. Work involves several disagreeable elements and/or exposure to job hazards where there is some possibility of injury. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer TO APPLY: Mail or email a letter of interest and resume to: Stacey Molenda The Nature Conservancy in Michigan 101 E. Grand River Avenue Lansing, MI 48906 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Application Deadline 05/15/06
