Full Time Position: starting at $79,000 - annually, non-exempt.

Position Hours: 40 hours/week, flexible hybrid schedule available, includes some weekends. Benefits: Full medical (100% paid for employee, Kaiser 1000/20 plan), dental, retirement match account (3% match), 12.5 holidays and 22.5 paid days off to start. Annual performance reviews and ongoing feedback to support professional development.

Reports to: Executive Director. Supported by Management Team and Restoration Fellow.

JOB SUMMARY

Friends of Tryon Creek seeks a passionate individual to manage land-based programs and grant funded projects at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. This position will require a combination of program leadership, partner collaboration, and the ability to build and maintain capacity to support multiple efforts. Project roles include: foundation and government grant-writing, grant reporting, project leadership, and oversight. The Grants Program Manager is responsible for operational support of the Cultural Restoration Program to benefit the community, culture, and ecology of the urban forest landscape.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

1. GRANT/ORANGIZATION MANAGEMENT

• Grant writing and reporting to private foundations and government entities. • Track and report multiple grants in CRM database (NEON)

• Providing communication and supportive oversight of Restoration team member position.

• Program evaluation and effectiveness.

• Work with the Management Team to promote overall organization sustainability.

2. PROGRAM LEADERSHIP

• Support planning and logistics of land based cultural restoration program.

• Manage relationships and communicate with contractors and partner organizations.

• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources.

• Provide operational and administrative support to ensure grant project success.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of experience in non-profit management or land-based work (College degree(s) and/ or coursework can substitute as years of experience).

• Demonstrated verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively communicate about environmental programming concepts. Position will require strong research and writing skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, communicate, and provide mentorship to team members in a collaborative way.

• Attention to administrative detail, ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and achieve organizational goals.

• Knowledge of Pacific Northwest plant species and land management techniques including Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge.

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

The Friends of Tryon Creek State Park (FOTC) is a nonprofit organization located in Tryon Creek State Natural Area, a 670-acre green space in southwest Portland. Our mission is to inspire every community to identify, cultivate, or reclaim their relationship with nature in this cherished urban forest. FOTC is an equal opportunity employer. We anticipate a diverse application pool and encourage all BIPOC, immigrants/refugees, marginalized communities, and folks from various socioeconomic backgrounds to apply. Studies have shown that transgender, non-binary people, BIPOC, and women are less likely to apply for positions unless they feel they meet all desired attributes. FOTC seeks the best candidate for this position, and those who most align with the role will be invited to continue in the application process.

Supplemental Question:

1. Tell us about your experiences managing non-profit programs or ecological projects from start – implementation and completion?

To apply, please send Resume (highlighting skills relevant to position), Cover Letter (stating interests and qualifications) and response to supplemental question to: gabe@tryonfriends.org

The application period will close on Wednesday, March 25th at 11pm. We will immediately begin the interview process and make a hiring decision in April 2026. Please have three references available upon advancement in the hiring process.