Pacific Forest Trust · 3 hours ago
Project Manager, Oregon Fuels, Forests, & Funding
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $150K/yrPacific Forest Trust (PFT) is dedicated to landscape-scale private forest conservation and innovative incentives for forest management. They are seeking an experienced project leader to manage a financing initiative focused on restoring fire-resilient landscapes impacted by utility operations in Oregon.
CharityForestryNon ProfitSustainabilityWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Help develop and lead the full implementation strategy in collaboration with CPSC
Work with the CPSC to identify, cultivate, and engage key stakeholder and community leaders, build and manage the broader Stakeholder Engagement Committee in order to improve the proposal, and build understanding and support for the initiative. This stakeholder group includes but is not limited to: utilities, the forest industry and landowners; conservation and environmental groups; tribes, state and federal agencies; the insurance industry
Engage and manage a multidisciplinary consulting team supporting policy development, forest and fuels management objectives, communications
Build and manage relationships with relevant utility partners
Lead and/or participate in discussions with state legislators, regulatory agencies, and other governmental stakeholders
Participate in fundraising activities related to the initiative
Drive the development of revenue bond financing in coordination with all relevant public, private, and financial partners
Coordinate and support the Stakeholder Engagement Committee
Serve as a spokesperson with the media, overseeing and directing media strategy and exposure
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives involving infrastructure financing, public policy, or equivalent large-scale implementation efforts
Substantial experience with revenue bond financing and the associated policy development and legislative processes required to secure bond authorization
Direct experience with, or strong working knowledge of, fire management, forest and fuels management, and forest ecosystem function, or a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply technical subject matter within natural resources management
Proven success in Oregon-based stakeholder and community engagement, including work with utilities, landowners, conservation organizations, industry partners, and state and federal agencies
Experience managing and coordinating multidisciplinary consulting teams supporting policy development, technical analysis, and communications
Demonstrated ability to navigate and help resolve complex, high-stakes challenges involving competing interests and high emotional content
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience serving as a spokesperson or representing initiatives in public, policy, or media settings
Systematic, results-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
Passion for, and commitment to, PFT's mission, vision, and values
Preferred
Familiarity with Joint Powers Agreements (JPAs) and/or Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
Benefits
Excellent benefits package
Company
Pacific Forest Trust
Pacific Forest Trust is a charitable organization that ensures the safety, sustainability, and conservation of forests.
Founded in 1992
11-50 employees
Funding
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