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Bat Conservation International

Santa Fe Agreement Assistant Project Manager

Status: Full-Time, Salaried

Location: Santa Fe

Reports to: Northern New Mexico Project Manager

Supervises: Seasonal or part-time field crews

Key Relationships: Restoration Specialists, Geo-spatial team

Salary: Full-time: $55,000-$65,000 annually + benefits

Anticipated Start Date: Aug 2026.

BCI and our Mission

Bat Conservation International (BCI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending bat extinctions worldwide, seeks a Santa Fe Assistant Project Manager to join BCI’s HP&R Program. The Santa Fe Assistant Project Manager must be highly collaborative and enjoy working within an environment that is mission and results-driven, where they can bring their knowledge and passion to work and contribute to the mission of BCI.

BCI is a distributed organization with staff across the United States. The Santa Fe Assistant Project Manager will support restoration efforts in the 2022 Hermit Peak-Calf Canyon (HPCC) fire scar located within the Santa Fe National Forest. Their work will focus on post-fire recovery efforts within the 342,000-acre HPCC scar and adjacent impacted areas of Santa Fe National Forest. This position is remote/work from home and will require travel to field sites and partner meetings. Remote work requires reliable internet access. Work may require overnight camping in front and backcountry settings, potentially for extended periods.

Primary Responsibilities and Expectations

The Santa Fe Assistant Project Manager reports to the Northern New Mexico Project Manager and will work closely with other members of the Habitat Protection and Restoration program to support planning, development, and implementation of HPCC range infrastructure and recovery projects.

This position is grant funded until August 2029. Additional project funds may extend the position well beyond 2029, but applicants should not assume this is a permanent position.

This position is ideal for a restoration practitioner, biologist, hydrologist, range management specialist, or conservationist with interest and experience in planning and/or implementing natural resource improvement and watershed restoration projects.

Position Description:

The Assistant Project Manager will:

• Work with the Northern New Mexico Project Manager to assess, plan, and implement range infrastructure (spring development, range fencing, and corral construction) projects within the HPCC burn scar.
• Perform contractor oversight and inspection of range fencing projects.
• Conduct ongoing communication internally and with partners on the status of project planning, implementation, and project successes.
• Provide logistical and supervisory support for field crews.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Experience

• Undergraduate degree in natural resource management, wildlife biology, biology, forestry, botany, hydrology, engineering or related field or four (4) years of relevant work experience in conservation, ecological restoration or natural resources.
• A minimum of one (1) year of professional experience with proven results in project management, planning, or oversight related to construction, range management, watershed restoration, wildlife habitat, or related disciplines.
• Knowledge of and experience in Federal land management policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to work, communicate, and ask for support effectively with all levels of staff, government agencies, industry, landowners, and other partners.
• Ability to work and hike in remote post-fire landscapes with accompanying gear. Applicants should be comfortable hiking up to 12 miles in a post-fire landscape with personal gear and equipment that may weigh up to 50 pounds.

Required Abilities and Skills

• Ability to work independently, perform fieldwork, and manage projects with minimal oversight.
• Ability to effectively lead and be led.
• A strong attention to detail, and skill working in a timely and well-organized fashion.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills.
• A valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Preferred Knowledge/Experience

• Proficiency with GIS and managing geospatial data, including shapefiles, geodatabases, and KML/KMZ.
• Experience with apps such as Survey 123, Field Maps, Avenza, and OnX for collecting data and/or navigation.
• Experience writing contracts and specifications.
• Knowledge and use of heavy equipment/machinery
• Knowledge of bat biology and ecology, rangeland management, and conservation and wildlife management principles.
• Experience with planning or implementing LTPBR projects.
• Current WFR certification.

Work Characteristics and Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills, approachability, and creative problem-solving.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and self-starter.
• Comfortable in challenging situations and has high emotional awareness.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptive.
• Contributes to a healthy workplace and organization.

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI)

BCI is deeply committed to JEDI and embeds JEDI-centered practices in the conservation work and organizational culture. BCI is determined to be an employer of choice and believes that the best organizational performance will come from a safe, diverse, and inclusive work environment.

To Apply:

If you have 70% or more of the desired qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Individuals interested in applying should upload their resume and cover letter to the application portal. In the cover letter, please explain how your work and lived experiences have prepared you to be successful in this position, what you find compelling about this job, and how you (and your career) will benefit from this position.

Applications are due on June 20, 2026. Interviews will be held mid-July, with a tentative start date in August.

Compensation and Benefits (Full-time)

• $55,000-$65,000 annually, full-time salaried. Paid biweekly electronically or via check.
• Compensation package includes generous paid vacation and sick time; 401(k) plan with employer match; health, dental, and vision insurance plan.
• Organizational culture that supports staff well-being and professional development.

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