Great Lakes Project Coordinator

Since 2016, our Northern Wisconsin Great Lakes Team has worked with partners to restore and reconnect over 200 miles of coldwater habitat for native and wild trout. The impact of our work expands to human communities by promoting flood and climate resiliency through smart infrastructure and restored stream function. As our program has grown an emerging need to protect and restore high quality coldwater habitat and promote flood and climate resiliency in the Lake Superior basin has emerged. The Great Lakes Project Coordinator position will fill a vital need in our program to provide funding and technical assistance for coldwater conservation projects in the Lake Superior basin.

The Great Lakes Project Coordinator will work with the Great Lakes Stream Restoration Manager engaging with partners to advance coldwater conservation in accordance with TU’s Strategic Plan and Priority Waters in Northwest Wisconsin’s Lake Superior Watershed. This will include completing road-stream crossing aquatic organism passage (AOP) inventories, collecting survey data for in-stream restoration and habitat reconnection projects, engaging and facilitating partnerships, and carrying-out monitoring requirements at project sites in northern Wisconsin. The Coordinator will also assist the Great Lakes Stream Restoration Manager and Stream Restoration Specialist with similar project responsibilities in Northeast Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan watersheds. Other responsibilities include overseeing seasonal interns, assisting with fish and habitat surveys, assisting with planning habitat restoration projects, assisting with grant writing and management, assisting with budget tracking and administration, helping to compile project reports, meeting with local, state, and federal agency representatives, coordinating efforts with projects partners, and serving as a liaison to stakeholders and the community at large. The position will be based in northwest Wisconsin with the exact location being negotiable.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter through the application portal.

Requirements

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Conduct road-stream-crossing inventories using the Great Lakes Road Stream Crossing Inventory Method. This includes stream geomorphic assessment, hydrologic and hydraulic measurements, fish passage analysis, and infrastructure evaluation. 

· Lead post-construction monitoring field work.

· Coordinate field efforts with partners.

· Assist with permitting.

· Work with the Great Lakes Stream Restoration Manager and Specialist to identify priority projects, develop project plans, and fund implementation.

· Assist with geomorphic surveys to collect data required for road-stream crossing replacement and habitat restoration projects.

· Assist with restoration design.

· Plan, update, and track seasonal intern work plans.

· Assist with writing technical and financial reports. 

· Identify grant opportunities and draft proposals.

· Outreach to project partners, stakeholders, and the general public.

· Assist with other coldwater and fisheries related survey and restoration work led by the US Forest Service, Wisconsin DNR, TU, and other partners. 

· Participate in regional partnerships like the Lake Superior Collaborative.

· Work with TU chapters and the Wisconsin Council to organize volunteer days connected with our projects.

· This position is a non-supervisory position.

This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS

· A B.S. in a field related to fisheries management, aquatic ecology, watershed management, environmental science, geomorphology, hydrology, engineering, or geology and earth sciences is required. 

· A working knowledge of principles and practices of fisheries, aquatic resource management, geomorphology, or restoration design and engineering. 

· Experience with road-stream crossing or stream habitat assessment methods is preferred.

· Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills. 

· Experience using survey equipment, like total stations and survey rods, is preferred.

· Demonstrated ability to work effectively as both a team player and independently. 

· Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.  

· Experience with ArcGIS, Arc Collector, and Survey 123 is preferred.

· Self-motivated with the ability to problem solve and think critically and creatively to achieve a conservation mission.

· Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

· Willingness to travel (frequently overnight) and capable of hiking and carrying equipment in difficult terrain and working in inclement conditions and remote locations.  

· Experience and comfort with backcountry camping.

· Valid driver’s license.

· Passion for protecting and restoring trout populations and their watersheds. 

· Self-motivated and highly energetic, with excellent time-management skills.

Salary and Benefits

Staff and leadership at TU understand that life outside of work is important to personal health, and we strive to create a healthy and family-friendly atmosphere. This is a full-time position with a generous benefits package. This is an entry level position and starting salary is expected to begin at $47,000. 

Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

This position is a temporary position with two-years funding secured, but the position may become permanent through future project development and successful fundraising and grant writing by the successful applicant.

At TU, we value a diverse representation of staff, and we actively seek candidates for this position who come from communities that have been historically under-represented in conservation and those who have been most impacted by degraded rivers and streams. We are committed to building space for all people to participate in our work to care for trout and salmon and clean our shared waters. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome you to read more about TU’s equity practice and values.