Monitoring Program Coordinator

Application Deadline: The job announcement will remain open until filled. Applications received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2nd will be evaluated for the first round of interviews.

Estimated Start Date: June 2025

Curry Watersheds Partnership (CWP) is a group of non-regulatory organizations working together to help local landowners and communities keep our shared lands and rivers healthy and sustainable. The Curry Watersheds Partnership includes the Curry Soil and Water jobshiringnearme.org District, the South Coast and Lower Rogue Watershed Councils, and the Curry Watersheds Nonprofit. We offer reliable information, technical expertise, and on-the-ground assistance to:

• Support landowners and public agencies to care for their land in ways that sustain clean rivers and streams,foster abundant fish and wildlife, and keep local farms, ranches, and forest lands productive.
• Create opportunities for local students and community members to learn about healthy rivers, streams, andforests, and about sustainable local agriculture.
• Monitor the health of our watersheds and share information with leaders and local communities.
• Bring public and private funding from outside our county.

Find out more about us at www.currywatersheds.org

About the Monitoring Program

The CWP’s Monitoring Program exists to support our watershed restoration work by developing and implementing projects that (1) identify resource concerns and establish baseline conditions; (2) contribute to the development and justification of restoration projects; and (3) determine the effectiveness of the CWP’s projects. Proper study design and data analysis methods are of the utmost importance to this work; ensuring such details are in order is a key responsibility of the Coordinator. The Program has been active for over 20 years, and has implemented a large variety of project types including: estuary and fresh water quality sampling, stream habitat surveys, spawning surveys, seasonal hoop trap surveys, wetland surveys, forest road surveys, macroinvertebrate surveys, and others. The Program is currently in an evolving state as we work to enhance and improve the ways it provides support to our restoration work, and overseeing that evolution will be a priority responsibility of the Coordinator in the short-term.

Position Details

Status: At-will, hourly, non-exempt, 1.0 FTE (~38 hrs/week) through December 2026. Funding beyond this time is dependent on securing additional grants. Additional grant applications are currently in development, and the Monitoring Program Coordinator is expected to sustain the position over time through grant writing and other forms of fundraising.

Wage Range: $29.12 – $30.95/hour, DOE

About this Position:  This position oversees the Monitoring Program for the CWP. The Monitoring Program Coordinator functions as a vital part of our small, hard-working team. Initiative and a positive attitude are essential. The ability to interact with staff and outside partners in an often fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient is also crucial to this role. Strong written and verbal communication skills are equally important. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring that the work of the Monitoring Program aligns with the priorities and principles of the Curry Watersheds Partnership and supports the work carried out by staff and partners
• Coordinating monitoring projects from project identification through completion, including:
  • Working with internal staff, landowners, and local partners
  • Determining proper standardized sampling protocols and methods, or designing unique sampling protocols depending on the needs of the project
  • Preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs)
  • Procuring and administering contracts with technical consultants
  • Collecting and analyzing data, coordinating project implementation, and reporting and presenting on project results to a variety of different audiences
• Securing and managing grants and other sources of funding for the program, including:
  • Writing and submitting grant applications
  • Managing budgets and processing of invoices
  • Procurement of goods and services
  • Writing and submitting required reports
• Serving as point-of-contact and steward of CWP’s monitoring data
• Laboratory management and safety inspections
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with agencies and other organizations and groups that conduct or support monitoring efforts
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in a Natural Resource field – preferably with an emphasis on environmental science (e.g., chemistry, biology, hydrology, geology, etc.)
• A minimum of 3 years’ professional work experience in a natural resources related field with experience in at least 2 of the following (graduate degree in a relevant discipline can substitute for 2 years of professional work experience):
  • Study design
  • Data collection
  • Data analysis
  • Writing technical reports
• Experience writing for/communicating with a variety of audiences (grantors, agencies, general public)
• Project management experience including but not limited to setting and implementing goals and objectives, time and task management, establishing and managing collaborations with partners, preparing reports and presentations, etc.
• Experience in a role that involves problem-solving,decision making, and strong attention to detail

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Grant writing, contract, and budget management experience
• Coding experience and proficiency in statistical programs (R, Python, Matlab)
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS software, with preference to those with advanced GIS experience
• Knowledge of salmonid life histories and habitat needs, watershed processes, water quality issues, and native and introduced vegetation
• Experience facilitating/leading meetings and committees
• Experience coordinating and supervising crews of staff and/or volunteers
• Experience working in the watersheds of Curry County or similar coastal systems
• Experience working with private landowners and community partners with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with state and federal agency monitoring protocols and programs
• Lab management experience

Additional Requirements:

• Successfully pass a criminal and sex offender background check: federal and state
• Valid driver’s license recognized by Oregon
• Access to a reliable personal vehicle for transportation to and from the office, and capable of traversing on unimproved roads and/or off road to field sites
• Supplemental questions
• Example of technical writing

People who thrive in our organization have the ability to effectively function both independently and as a member of a diverse team in a collaborative work environment, and are self-directed, organized, detail oriented and motivated to proactively spend time effectively to meet multiple, often overlapping deadlines.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The position includes both office and field-based activities. The ability to flex around a work schedule involving long field days (seasonally) and/or attendance at evening meetings and occasional weekend events is essential.

Office work will take place at the CWP offices located at 29286 Ellensburg Avenue, Gold Beach. Occasional remote work access is also available. Field assignments will occur primarily on private lands throughout Curry County and southern coastal Coos County. Work will take place in all types of weather on mountainous terrain, within stream corridors, and on ranchland. The Coordinator must have the ability and willingness to conduct data collection activities in all types of weather conditions. Field assignments may include, but are not limited to, bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, lifting up to 40 pounds, digging, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, stooping, walking in rough terrain, wading and/or paddling in water bodies, and occasionally contending with adverse weather conditions requiring special clothing and safety precautions. Travel (>100 miles per month), mostly local, is often required.

The CWP is committed to creating a workplace culture that understands and appreciates differences among people and is welcoming and inclusive to all. By fostering fairness and equity in its work culture, the District strives to improve services for our constituents. We recognize that not all people have equitable opportunities or experiences and education, and value all of the professional and lived experiences shared with us. The CWP welcomes the unique contributions that you bring in terms of your education, cultural background, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, Veteran’s status, and beliefs. Individuals of underrepresented and marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please contact us if accommodations are needed during the application or interview process.