Forest Health Program Manager

About the role

Syrcl is seeking a Forest Health Program Manager to lead forest restoration and health initiatives across the Yuba River watershed. The role combines strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and project oversight to improve forest resiliency and support watershed restoration.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall program oversight and management for SYRCL’s forest health work.
• Facilitate and lead the North Yuba Forest Partnership (NYFP) Steering Committee.
• Coordinate meetings and project planning for the Yuba Forest Network.
• Develop and execute fundraising strategies, including grant writing and collaborative funding requests.
• Engage diverse stakeholders and manage partnerships throughout the watershed.
• Supervise staff and contractors involved in forest health and restoration projects.

Required profile

• Experience planning and implementing forest restoration projects.
• Proven ability to facilitate large‑scale collaborative partnerships.
• Strong organizational and self‑direction skills, able to work independently and in teams.
• Willingness to work standard business hours with occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

Required skills

• Knowledge of forest and wildfire ecology.
• Fundraising and grant‑writing experience.
• Contractor and partnership management.