Project Manager Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Williston, Vermont
Time Period: 24 hours per week starting in May.
Hours: Flexible
Pay: Starting at $14 an hour

Summary of Position:
The Project Manager works under the direct supervision of the District Manager (DM) and is responsible to the District Board of Supervisors.  The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of project management including making and maintaining contact with local landowners, coordinating with partner agencies and organizations, implementing sound conservation practices, managing volunteers and contracted labor, and project administration including budgeting, invoicing, and reporting.  A heavy focus is placed on agricultural and watershed stewardship projects. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technical

  • Coordinate and implement effective watershed stewardship and agriculture assistance programs and projects in the Winooski District, primarily in Upper and Mid-Winooski watershed and in the Browns River watershed, with partner agencies, towns, non-profit groups, and other individuals
  • Develop new projects and programs based on local conservation needs, in coordination with DM, statewide technical staff, Board of Supervisors, and partners
  • Provide outreach and technical support to the agricultural community by developing outreach materials, coordinating and hosting educational workshops, and publicizing District activities and programs
  • Coordinate established District conservation programs such as annual tree sale and conservation farm and forest tours in partnership with DM
  • Develop partnerships with other conservation organizations with similar missions that can provide support and assistance to the District and our mission

     Administrative

  • Assist with  District fundraising activities and help build District capacity
  • Research, develop, and assist in the administration of funding (grants, foundation support, partner match) for conservation projects as well as continuation of the Project Manager position
  • Assist the DM as needed with biannual newsletter, annual meetings, Web site updates, intern and volunteer management, annual work plan, and other organizational tasks
  • Develop an understanding of Winooski NRCD’s annual and long term priorities and explore new program possibilities in order to help the District meet the local natural resources needs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Degree in Agricultural of Environmental Science preferred
• Experience managing complex projects
• Experience working for a non-profit organization
• Spatial analysis proficiency
  
• Genuine interest in watershed land use management
  
• Willingness to participate in fieldwork, outdoor activities, and in-office computer work
  
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to communicate effectively and prepare electronic documents
  
• Must provide own transportation and ability to commute to field locations and between District offices
  
• Ability to be both consistent and flexible as circumstances warrant