New Hampshire Restoration Project Manager

Deadline to apply: January 2, 2026
Start Date: Flexible  
Office Location: Fully remote, preferably based in New Hampshire

position description

The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) restores and advocates for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities to support a diverse and thriving watershed. Through collaborative partnerships in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, CRC leads and supports science-based efforts for natural and life-filled rivers from source to sea.

The primary focus of this role is to provide project management and technical expertise to develop and complete stream restoration projects in New Hampshire under CRC’s 5-year funding program through USDA NRCS (with other projects likely as grant funding becomes available). Restoration projects can include streambank bio-stabilizations, dam removals, floodplain restorations, riparian buffer plantings, aquatic habitat improvements, and culvert/road crossing upgrades. This position will be responsible for maintaining a portfolio of grants to support their restoration work in New Hampshire. This position will report to the Stream Restoration Specialist (based in New Hampshire), and work with the CRC Restoration Program team, the Director of Programs, and the Grants Strategist. This position is remote with travel as required for CRC staff meetings throughout the watershed, as well as site visits, project implementation and overnights in NH.

Restoration Activities

• Oversee the development, design, permitting, implementation, contracting, and funding for restoration projects, with a focus on projects in NH under the NRCS RCPP 3446 award. Can manage other non-RCPP projects as time and funding allows.
• Project management duties include, but not limited to, working with NRCS NH to plan and implement restoration projects according to NRCS standards, contracting engineering firms and subcontractors, reviewing permits, managing grant budgets, coordinating with project partners (including agencies like NHDES, NHFGD, USFWS, and NRCS), assisting with annual reporting, and maintaining internal and external project databases.
• Act as a landowner liaison for potential and on-going restoration projects.
• Be on-site and conduct daily construction oversight activities during the construction phase of your projects.
• Participate in regular CRC Restoration Program meetings to review current projects, strategize about potential new projects, and coordinate field season needs and staff coverage.
• Assist with annual grant reporting and maintaining online platform(s), as needed.

Outreach Activities

• Conduct outreach with local advisory committees, conservation commissions, town, state, and federal officials, and other NGO partners to share information on CRC restoration efforts and the RCPP funded work.
• Use outreach outcomes to develop a list of priority restoration projects.
• Work with the CRC communications team to share the story and impact of our restoration work.

Direct Reports:

No direct reports. However, this position will be overseeing external consultants.

Qualifications

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We understand that many folks who may be impacted by biased hiring standards, such as women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC applicants, may only apply if they meet every requirement listed in a job posting. If you are interested in this opportunity and believe you meet most of the job requirements, we encourage you to apply.

• Postgraduate or Bachelor’s degree in the natural resources field (ecology, biology, geology, hydrology, environmental engineering, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience working effectively both as part of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to be on a project site Monday-Friday for multiple weeks in a row for construction oversight, including being outside during summer months.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and organizational skills.
• Passion for ecological restoration.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Previous experience managing restoration projects, including contracting, permitting, engineering design review, construction oversight and public outreach.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse group of partners, stakeholders, funders, and members of the public.
• Experience with grants, including writing, managing, and final reporting.
• Ability to do work in-stream, including navigating pools, ledges and rocky areas
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.