Regional Manager — North Coast Conservation Program

Job overview

The Regional Manager — North Coast Conservation Program role combines office and field work, with the office in Arcata, CA and regular visits to restoration and construction sites. Compensation is $95,000–$105,000 per year. The role supports California Trout’s North Coast program and its conservation work focused on salmon and steelhead recovery. The manager leads regional strategy, program delivery, staff supervision, partnerships, budgets, compliance, and evaluation. The role advances restoration projects and sustainable programs by coordinating staff, consultants, Tribal Nations, agencies, landowners, and communities across priority watersheds.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement North Coast conservation strategies
• prioritize restoration projects
• lead or oversee project planning, design, permitting, construction, and monitoring
• manage budgets, grants, contracts, contractors, timelines, and reporting
• supervise and mentor regional staff
• build partnerships with Tribal Nations, landowners, agencies, and communities
• represent CalTrout at regional meetings and public events, including occasional travel and weekend work
• ensure regulatory and funding compliance
• establish monitoring and evaluation frameworks
• communicate results and support outreach and advocacy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

regional manager

conservation

watershed restoration

salmon recovery

steelhead

program management

staff leadership

arcata ca

california trout

$95k–$105k/year

field work

occasional travel

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• retirement plan with matching
• generous holidays
• paid time off
• and sabbatical leave.

Why this role

The role includes office and field work, regular site visits, occasional travel, days away from home, and weekend work. Requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resource management, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.

About the employer

California Trout is hiring for this role. Industry: Civic and Social Organizations. Sector: 81.