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Project Manager

  • Pisgah Forest, NC

About the Opportunity: 
 Project Manager (Full-time)
Based from FIND HQ in Pisgah Forest, NC 

As a Project Manager with FIND Outdoors, you will support the team in managing contractors, capital projects, and volunteer groups for The Cradle of Forestry in America and other locations. This is a role for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and time management skills. We are seeking a dynamic and goal-oriented individual who thrives on the opportunity to work on new projects throughout the year. This position will report to the Chief Executive Officer. Please note this is not a work from home position. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Become an expert in grants and agreements that fund important capital projects on public lands; 
  • Help manage building and infrastructure projects at FIND-managed sites in partnership with public land managers such as the United States Forest Service; 
  • Assist in documentation and communication surrounding permits, operating plans, and associated budgets that define FIND’s relationship with public land managers; 
  • Conduct research and evaluate/recommend opportunities to solve a variety of business challenges; 
  • Represent FIND in relationships with contractors, vendors, partners and other constituencies; 
  • Help benchmark and report key performance indicators/metrics associated with capital projects; 
  • Work in collaboration across departments to help FIND achieve strategic goals; 
  • Other duties as assigned. 

 
SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Strong sense of urgency and ability to be a self-starter who manages multiple timelines and projects at once.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to use software programs (Slack, Google Suite, etc) to organize multiple tasks.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Working knowledge of basic trade skills such that the candidate would be able to understand various scopes of work.
  • Knowledge, experience or demonstrated interest in outdoor recreation and public lands management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
  • Excellent organizational abilities with a proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting established deadlines.
  • Physical ability to walk up to four miles daily and lift up to 20 pounds. 
  • Professional and friendly interaction with the public, ensuring a positive image for FIND Outdoors.
Schedule & Compensation:
This position will work a minimum of 40 hours a week between the hours of 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday. The salary for this position is $50,000/annually.


FIND Outdoors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.