Program Manager, Klamath River Restoration Fund

Humboldt Area Foundation

Posted: Feb. 2, 2024

Location/Job Title:

Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation

Location: Bayside

Job Title: Program Manager, Klamath River Restoration Fund

About the Klamath River Restoration Fund (The Klamath Fund)

The Klamath Fund is a new affiliate program of HAF+WRCF, deepening our commitment to our vision and four goal areas with a focus on community-led climate resilience and restorative justice. The Klamath Fund will invest in and amplify restoration and revitalization efforts in the entire Klamath basin for 10 years following dam removal in 2023 and 2024. The Klamath dam removal is the largest dam removal project and largest river restoration project in U.S. history, having immense and monumental impacts for river and ecosystem health, economic and workforce development, revitalization of Tribal and rural communities, and restorative justice to Tribes and Indigenous people who have lived along the river since time immemorial.

Job Description Summary:

As a member of the Programs & Community Solutions team, The Klamath River Restoration Fund Program Manager manages, supports and monitors the work of the Klamath Fund program including the work plans, budgets, projects and other operational activities, ensuring these tasks are completed to foundation standards. The Program Manager is a liaison between teams, facilitating communication and coordinating inter-team processes. Manages or provides input on at least one program budget, responsible for grantee or government reporting. The role is in service to restoration work within the Klamath River Basin, and making positive impacts to river and ecosystem health, economic and workforce development, revitalization of Tribal and rural communities, and restorative justice to Tribes and Indigenous people. It aims to empower people, tribes, organizations, institutions, and businesses to achieve healthy, equitable, and just outcomes to help our region thrive. The Klamath Fund team braids HAF+WRCF organizational resources—from grant making to community engagement, to technical assistance—to ensure the greatest impact and progress toward the Klamath Fund and HAF+WRCF goals. 

Please visit www.hafoundation.org/jobs for application procedures and the complete job announcement, including all desired qualifications. For questions, email jobs@hafoundation.org.

Wage Range: $23.75 - $26.75/hour, depending on experience, plus health benefits, retirement benefits, paid holidays and sick time; $29.75/hour expected at 1 year of tenure.

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to those who apply by 8am on February 19, 2024.