Senior Manager, Watersheds Partnerships

Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) is an entrepreneurial nonprofit working on environmental solutions at the intersection of renewable energy and freshwater. Partnerships are key to our success. We build long-term relationships with our education, corporate, utility and philanthropic partners by first understanding their goals and needs and providing solutions that achieve those goals while achieving real, measurable environmental benefits.

Who are we looking for?

We are actively seeking a passionate, collaborative team member leader to join our integrated floodplain and watershed management programs The successful candidate will join the BEF Watersheds team, building relationships and working with communities that are leading and supporting ambitious floodplain and watershed resilience initiatives. This role involves coordinating high-visibility partner and legislative engagements, site visits, and outreach events; expansion of networks to strategic new allies; facilitating learning and information sharing events; creating and contributing to technical materials; and tracking and managing grant reporting and budgets.

Qualifications:

Education Bachelors, in policy, planning, natural resources, public administration, or related degree
Demonstrated experience with Washington State legislative or regulatory processes; existing relationships with Tribal nations, state agencies, or local governments in Washington; experience with FEMA floodplain management programs or NFIP; background in collaborative governance, facilitation, or community engagement
Minimum 8-10 years experience, with 5+ years experience convening and facilitating collaborative discussions among diverse stakeholders, such as government agencies, Tribes, community organizations, and private sector partners
Technical knowledge and existing or potential relationships with one or more sectors with synergies in integrated floodplain management and resilience, including but not limited to: food security, real estate, insurance, affordable housing, energy security

Identify, vet and operationalize policy reforms, capacity building opportunities and
Topical expertise in one or more pertinent areas such as WA Growth Management Act, voluntary acquisition and buyouts, floodplain permitting improvements, energy and utility nexus

Desirable:

MA/MS in environmental policy, natural resources, urban planning, public policy, climate resilience, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

What’s in it for you:

Salary Range: $94,000-$108,000 per year DOE.
100% Employer paid Medical, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Life insurance for employees; 75% subsidized for family/dependents.
Retirement plan with 5% employer matching contribution.
Generous PTO and Vacation Policy including alternative care and self-care leave.
Four Week paid sabbatical after first 6 years, then every 5 years thereafter
Opportunity to grow through training and development including a generous paid professional development budget.
Hybrid work schedule.

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