Reports To: Executive Director
Supervises: N/A
Ideal Start Date: As soon as a qualified candidate is available
ABOUT CLEAN RIVER PARTNERS
Clean River Partners is an environmental non-profit based in Northfield, MN. We envision a community that
collaboratively creates and protects a watershed with healthy soils; drinkable groundwater; and clean, fishable, and swimmable rivers, lakes, and streams. We partner with people and organizations to value, protect, and improve the Cannon River Watershed’s land and water. Our core values of building resilience, acting equitably, engaging intentionally, and inspiring hope guide all of our work. CRP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including women, candidates of color, Indigenous candidates, LGBTQIA2S+, or candidates with non-traditional work or experience backgrounds.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This position will manage Clean River Partners’ conservation work that increases sustainable and resilient habitat by assisting landowners to permanently protect land, support restoration efforts, and coordinate habitat corridors. This position is for someone with knowledge of natural lands management and in-stream habitat management who is passionate about protecting and restoring natural systems while connecting people to these places and inspiring others to take action. This position will work closely with the Executive Director, partners, and area landowners to foster a sustainable and resilient land ethic amongst community members.
This is an exempt, full-time position with benefits including 403(b) matching, paid vacation and sick leave, 15 paid holidays, and a paid office closure from December 24-January 1. The salary role for this range is
$50,000-$65,000. CRP offers a flexible workplace and most staff choose to have a hybrid work schedule, with all staff in the office on Tuesdays.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain relationships with diverse landowners, natural resource organizations (such as Great River Greening and the Trust for Public Land), federal, state, and local government agencies (such as S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and city and county governments), and college and university partners (such as Carleton College, St. Olaf College, and the University of Minnesota) to increase protected and restored habitat in southeast Minnesota.
- Develop relationships with groups underrecognized in CRP’s current collaborators, membership, and audience, including communities of color, Indigenous communities, Spanish-speaking communities, disabled communities, LGBTQIA2S+ communities, and
- Coordinate and conduct outreach to landowners and community members that inspires habitat restoration and permanent protection of lands within the Cannon River
- Facilitate partnerships that build habitat corridors and provide for their ongoing restoration and
- Maintain, track, and report on key data related to indicators of success identified in Clean River Partners’s strategic
- Evaluate program activities and make recommendations to improve impacts and/or develop new programming
- Prepare grants and other written communications or public or small-group presentations that describe program objectives, activities, and
- Track deadlines, requirements, and deliverables for grants and contracts in this program
- Prepare contracts, invoices, and reports and maintain additional records as necessary to track resource use during project
- Participate in annual budgeting process and monitor program and project
- Participate in team meetings and represent CRP on
- As needed, take on additional duties to enhance the work of the team, including, but not limited to, developing documentation or enhancing the systems and tools used by the team
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Required
- Interest in and commitment to the mission and values of Clean River Partners
- Commitment to equity, justice, and fostering belonging
- A proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and collaborations with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, including those that may have diverse missions, goals, and backgrounds (e.g. local landowners, other nonprofits, and government professionals)
- A degree in ecology, natural resource management, conservation biology, or a closely related field or comparable professional experience
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and coordinate with stakeholders to meet goals
- Experience with grant and project management including timeline development, reporting, and budget management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
- Proficiency with shared drives, such as Google Drive
- Flexible and motivated with a positive attitude
- Minimum three years of relevant experience
- A valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle to be utilized for travel to events and transporting materials and supplies to
- Must be able to travel within the Cannon River Watershed and other locations, especially in southeast Minnesota, and provide in-person programming and meetings when
Preferred
- Knowledge/experience with Cannon River Watershed region and communities
- Experience in a nonprofit
- Experience working with diverse populations and communities
- Experience working with rural landowners
- Knowledge of mechanisms to permanently or temporarily conserve land including making public lands, land trusts, and conservation easements
- Geospatial computer skills
- Advocacy or policy experience
- Systems change experience
- Grant-writing experience
- Grant management/administration experience
- Proficiency in one or more non-English languages, especially Spanish, Dakota, Somali, and/or Hmong
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily sedentary, although there is some moving, travel, and carrying of heavier items such as bins of activity supplies.
Clean River Partners’ normal business hours are 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday-Friday. CRP’s office is in an office building and in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled, ADA-compliant space. Most staff choose to work a hybrid schedule; we are all in office on Tuesdays. This person will share an office space with coworkers but will have a dedicated workspace and computer. This position requires meeting in various community spaces, including outdoor spaces, for relationship-building, planning, and event delivery. Outdoor spaces will sometimes have rough terrain, steep grades, or inclement weather conditions.
Occasional travel as well as occasional evening and weekend meetings and events will be part of the job.
TO APPLY
Send a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Jennifer Tonko at jobs@cleanriverpartners.org. Review of applicants will begin August 12, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.