Utah Water Program Manager
The Nature Conservancy, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
What We Can Achieve Together
The Utah Water Program Manager provides technical leadership and support to the Utah Business Unit as well as the Colorado River Program and the Western US and Canada Division by planning, directing, and implementing scalable and transferrable strategies focused on water scarcity. This role addresses critical threats to watersheds, fosters cross‑site learning across matrixed programs, and supplies conservation planning teams with watershed‑level information relevant to the planning process. The Utah Water Program Manager will develop and implement water conservation strategies and secure public and private support for TNC conservation priorities. They coordinate community support and work in partnership with water management districts, canal companies, individual landowners, and a variety of state and federal partners. This role will work within larger teams to track, monitor, and adapt water conservation strategies as programs evolve.
We’re Looking For You
The Utah Water Program Manager works with the Utah water team to develop, manage, and advance water scarcity strategies focused on the Great Salt Lake and Colorado River Basins.
What You’ll Bring
BA/BS degree in natural resource conservation, science, water policy, or related field and 5 years’ experience in natural resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience negotiating complex agreements.
Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.
Experience with principles of water markets, water leasing, and water valuation.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with Western water policy and law.
Experience in partnership development with water users, water managers, agricultural producers, non‑profit partners, community groups, and government agencies.
Demonstrated political awareness.
Experience with environmental water markets.
Experience working with tribal nations.
Ability to explain conservation practices to technical and non‑technical audiences.
Knowledge of current trends and practices in water conservation.
Completing tasks independently with respect to timelines.
Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
Preferred location for this role is the Salt Lake City area. Considerations will be made for those outside of Salt Lake City but still within the Greater Salt Lake Watershed.
Driver’s License
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy‑owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered high risk drivers. To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee’s motor vehicle record.
Salary Information
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $64,080 - 75,650. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with request for accommodation in the subject line.
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The Utah Water Program Manager provides technical leadership and support to the Utah Business Unit as well as the Colorado River Program and the Western US and Canada Division by planning, directing, and implementing scalable and transferrable strategies focused on water scarcity. This role addresses critical threats to watersheds, fosters cross‑site learning across matrixed programs, and supplies conservation planning teams with watershed‑level information relevant to the planning process. The Utah Water Program Manager will develop and implement water conservation strategies and secure public and private support for TNC conservation priorities. They coordinate community support and work in partnership with water management districts, canal companies, individual landowners, and a variety of state and federal partners. This role will work within larger teams to track, monitor, and adapt water conservation strategies as programs evolve.
We’re Looking For You
The Utah Water Program Manager works with the Utah water team to develop, manage, and advance water scarcity strategies focused on the Great Salt Lake and Colorado River Basins.
What You’ll Bring
BA/BS degree in natural resource conservation, science, water policy, or related field and 5 years’ experience in natural resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience negotiating complex agreements.
Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.
Experience with principles of water markets, water leasing, and water valuation.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with Western water policy and law.
Experience in partnership development with water users, water managers, agricultural producers, non‑profit partners, community groups, and government agencies.
Demonstrated political awareness.
Experience with environmental water markets.
Experience working with tribal nations.
Ability to explain conservation practices to technical and non‑technical audiences.
Knowledge of current trends and practices in water conservation.
Completing tasks independently with respect to timelines.
Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
Preferred location for this role is the Salt Lake City area. Considerations will be made for those outside of Salt Lake City but still within the Greater Salt Lake Watershed.
Driver’s License
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy‑owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered high risk drivers. To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee’s motor vehicle record.
Salary Information
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $64,080 - 75,650. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with request for accommodation in the subject line.
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