Green Careers

Restoration Manager

Position Overview

In partnership with the Greening Urban Watersheds Program Manager, the Restoration Manager sees to the critical restoration of natural landscapes that mimic natural watershed processes which direct urban runoff to vegetated green infrastructure systems to reduce, filter or slow stormwater runoff. The Restoration Manager is responsible for the design, installation, and stewardship of native and drought-tolerant landscaping in rain gardens, bioswales and habitat gardens, as well as overseeing the urban forestry program.

This highly visible position requires strong internal collaboration with other TWP program staff, as well as collaborative external relationships with project partners, including municipal representatives, community groups and the general public.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Restoration Project Management (60%)

• Overseeing TWP landscapes and fostering stewardship of completed projects.
• Implementing, consulting and leading an urban forestry program, which includes a comprehensive tree care program for successful establishment of planted trees.
• Identifying and coordinating appropriate restoration projects with input from other staff.
• Developing planting plans and plant lists for projects.
• Ordering and maintaining plants for restoration or construction projects.
• Preparing the scope of work for and facilitating field workdays.
• Training and supervising staff and/or volunteer work crews in landscape and tree planting tasks.
• Transporting tools, supplies and plants, including trees, to planting sites.

Outreach and Communications (25%)

• Explaining the ecological benefits and functions of various habitats in our project areas to the public.
• Developing relationships with municipal partners and community groups.
• Attending and participating in targeted community meetings as needed.
• Preparing and leading training presentations on maintaining native vegetation landscapes and trees for the general public, agency maintenance staff, and TWP staff.
• Supporting and establishing programs/activities for large community events such as MLK Day, Earth Day, and Coastal Cleanup Day.

Coordination and Reporting (15%)

• Managing urban forestry inventory spreadsheet.
• Writing project schedules and reports.
• Tracking progress of projects, including budget expenditures.
• Providing subject matter expertise to non-restoration TWP staff as it relates to their projects (e.g. consulting on appropriate trees, plants for project needs, identifying invasive plant species, etc.).

Desired Qualifications

Qualified candidates must demonstrate:

• Passion for outdoor field work and public education/interpretation.
• Experience with native plant landscaping and gardening work, tree planting, and tree care.
• Familiarity with native California and drought tolerant flora.
• Experience leading work groups (especially volunteers).
• The ability to work effectively independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, dependability, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess some of the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Interest in watershed health and ecology.
• Experience with project management and tracking expenditures.
• Degree and/or certification in a related field (botany, horticulture, landscape management etc.) preferred.
• Familiarity with or ability to learn computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

Physical Requirements

• A valid California Driver’s License, clean DMV record, and access to a vehicle is required.
• Work involves walking on uneven or muddy terrain. Work requires squatting and kneeling.
• Frequently lifts, carries and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment and Values

Work is performed in an outdoor and office setting. Office location is at the Richmond Field Station in Richmond, CA, with field sites primarily in West Contra Costa County and Oakland.

TWP is an equal opportunity employer that strives to recruit a diverse workforce and provide an equitable and inclusive workplace for all. We strongly encourage people with a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences to apply and thrive within our growing team. We seek qualified and passionate individuals regardless of age, ancestry, color, creed, cultural background, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, marital status, military obligations, national origin, parental status, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or veteran status.

Compensation: This is a salaried part-time (50-60%, or 20-24 hours per week) position at a full-time equivalent (FTE) salary of $50,000-$53,000 per year. Employees who work 60% FTE or more are eligible for benefits. The Watershed Project offers excellent benefits, including:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid vacation time (10 days per year) and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Flexible work schedule
• Friendly, dedicated, and supportive coworkers

To Apply: Please email a resume and cover letter, detailing your interest and experience relevant to this position, to jobs@thewatershedproject.org and include “Restoration Manager” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we will keep the position open until filled. We anticipate conducting interviews in December, and hope our new team member will start in January, but this timeline is flexible based on mutual availability. Please visit TheWatershedProject.org/Green-Careers for up-to-date information.

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Position Overview

The Watershed Project’s Green Collar Corps (GCC) program provides paid job training and part-time employment for youth and young adults (17-24 years old) in Richmond, San Pablo, and Oakland. The program’s goal is to support personal and professional growth for local young people, especially those who are underrepresented in the environmental field (such as Black, Indigenous, and other youth of color) and who cannot afford to take an unpaid internship opportunity. Created in 2009, our GCC program now employs 5-7 young adults annually, giving them the skills and experience they need to pursue environmental or other careers. Members work across all TWP’s program areas with introductions to diverse environmental careers and hands-on experiences, in addition to educational trainings, professional development, and team-building activities.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Leading outdoor field trips and in-class lessons with K-12th grade students.
• Installing green schoolyard features such as rainwater cisterns, trees, plants, and artwork on elementary school campuses in Oakland.
• Stewardship of community green spaces, including weeding, planting, watering, and spreading mulch.
• Participating in creek and shoreline trash cleanup events.
• Conducting water quality monitoring in creeks throughout Contra Costa County.
• Community outreach and participation in community events.
• Website and social media communications, writing articles for the email newsletter.
• Support evaluation of K-12th grade education programs and community events.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess some of the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Interest and/or experience working with K-12th grade students.
• Enjoy physical outdoor field work such as gardening.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a big plus.

• Flexibility, enthusiasm, dependability, and the ability to work effectively with many different types of people.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team and to take individual responsibility.
• Familiarity with or ability to learn computer applications such as Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Suite.

In order to adhere to our grant requirements and work toward our goal of increasing equitable access to employment in the environmental field, GCC members must meet at least one of the requirements listed below:

• Come from a low-income community (based on median household income, as defined by the Outdoor Equity Program Tool or the Disadvantaged Communities Mapping Tool)
• Identify as a person of color, LGBTQIA, or person with a disability

Physical Requirements

• Fingerprinting, TB test, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination required after hire.
• A reliable method of transportation to TWP’s office and field sites in West Contra Costa County and Oakland.
• Work involves walking on uneven or muddy terrain. Work requires squatting and kneeling.
• Frequently lifts, carries and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment and Values

Work is performed in an outdoor and office setting. Office location is at the Richmond Field Station in Richmond, CA, with field sites primarily in West Contra Costa County and Oakland. Some tasks may be performed remotely.

TWP is an equal opportunity employer that strives to recruit a diverse workforce and provide an equitable and inclusive workplace for all. We strongly encourage people with a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences to apply and thrive within our growing team. We seek qualified and passionate individuals regardless of age, ancestry, color, creed, cultural background, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, marital status, military obligations, national origin, parental status, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or veteran status.

Compensation

This is a part-time hourly position with a salary of $17 per hour. GCC members are generally expected to work ~12-16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule designed to accommodate college courses. GCC members commit to spending at least one full academic year with TWP, and have the option of staying longer to gain more in-depth experience and leadership opportunities. 

To Apply

Visit the Google Form at tinyurl.com/GCC-App-2022 or scan the QR code below to complete the GCC application. If you have any questions please reach out to the Internship Manager, Pinkie Young, at pinkie@thewatershedproject.org or (510) 730-1551.

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Click here to view and download a flyer about the GCC program.