Job Posting: Great Redwood Trail Project Manager
“Love Northern California and the environment? Enjoy developing trails and working with local communities? Excited about The Great Redwood Trail? This might be the job for you!”
The Conservancy works with local partners on multi-benefit projects located along the coast of California, within coastal watersheds, and/or within the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area to acquire and protect natural and agricultural lands, restore, and enhance habitats and ecosystems, design and build trails and other recreational facilities, plan and implement climate adaptation projects, fund outdoor education programs, and improve public access for historically undeserved communities. Tasks will include soliciting and reviewing grant applications, assisting with project development, writing, and presenting staff recommendations for Conservancy Board approval, de
veloping grant agreements in cooperation with legal staff, ensuring that the project purpose and all conditions of the grant agreement are met, reviewing invoices, monitoring the progress of projects, conducting outreach to California Native American tribes, and public outreach and engagement. The new staff member will be part of the North Coast work group at SCC and will serve as trail planning staff to the Great Redwood Trail Agency. The work involves collaboration with public agencies, nonprofit organizations, regional collaborative, tribes, and community groups. The new staff member will work closely with the Great Redwood Trail Agency (GRTA), developing and managing projects to plan and construct segments of the Great Redwood Trail (GRT), assisting with resource documents and policies for the GRTA and the GRT, and coordinating closely with the GRTA Executive Director and other staff.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Find out more and apply on the CalCareers page here.
Monthly salary band:
$7,603.00 – $9,514.00 per month.
Final Filing Date: 7/12/2025
Steps to apply:
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- Review the Duty Statement.
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- If any, answer questions/prompts on the CA STD 678 and upload all required documents before submitting the application:
- State Application STD 678 – make sure to fill out all sections (resume will not be reviewed/considered)
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- A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
- Verify that the CA STD 678 and other required documents have been “Submitted” in your CalCareer account.
- Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency.
Other resources for applying for a job with the State:
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