North Olympic Salmon Coalition

Project Manager

Preferred Start Date: September 8, 2025

Status and Pay: Full-time (32–40 hrs/week), hourly, non-exempt, $36–$38.00 per hour

Benefits: Health insurance, retirement, sick/vacation/holiday leave, EAP

Location: Home office-based with fieldwork in east Jefferson and Clallam counties

Schedule: Weekdays, occasional evenings/weekends; overtime during summer construction season

 

Position Description

 

To Apply: Please email a cover letter, resume and 3 references with phone and email as a single PDF to Carolyn@full-circlehr.com with “NOSC Project Manager Position” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

 

 

NOSC is dedicated to restoring wild salmon populations and healthy watersheds across the North Olympic Peninsula of Washington. We lead science-based habitat restoration projects in partnership with tribes, landowners, and local, state, and federal agencies. As one of 14 Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups in Washington, we work collaboratively statewide and benefit from a network of peer support, training, and resources. Our team is small but mighty – known for our integrity, quality work, and deep commitment to salmon recovery.

We are hiring a multi-talented Project Manager to lead salmon habitat restoration projects across the Olympic Peninsula. This is a dynamic role for someone with experience managing engineers and contractors, securing and administering grants, and collaborating with tribal, nonprofit, and agency partners. You’ll be part of a highly capable team working in a flexible and supportive environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Development: Identify and design restoration opportunities; conduct fieldwork and GIS

mapping

  • Coalition Building: Facilitate a regional restoration coalition and training programs
  • Partnership Management: Build strong relationships with partners, landowners, and funders
  • Project Implementation: Oversee project design, permitting, contracting, and construction

compliance

  • Grant Writing & Budgeting: Develop proposals and manage grants, budgets, and deliverables
  • Internal Collaboration: Communicate project updates; support education, outreach, and

riparian teams

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a related field
  • 5+ years managing habitat restoration projects involving engineering and construction
  • Grant writing and budget management experience (state/federal, salmon recovery preferred)
  • Proficient with MS Office and GIS tools (ArcGIS Pro, Collector, )
  • Skilled at reading design plans, writing technical documents, and managing contracts
  • Knowledge of Pacific NW salmon habitat and restoration science
  • Effective communicator and team collaborator
  • Able to manage deadlines and project complexity with high attention to detail
  • Access to and ability to drive a personal vehicle and a clean driving record

Preferred Skills

  • Permitting and procurement experience (JARPA, WSDOT specs)
  • Construction oversight (daily logs, change orders, inspections)
  • Facilitation and public speaking experience
  • Familiarity with PRISM, StoryMaps, and culvert databases
  • CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)