Colorado River Basin Senior Manager

• Lead water and energy utility engagement to align risk reduction and infrastructure protection with forest and nature-based solutions project benefits.
• Oversee business case development and support structuring of funding agreements, repayment mechanisms, and performance-based contracts.
• Manage the portfolio with Blue Forest and other partners, including developing workplans, tracking progress, and co-leading reporting.
• Support fundraising through proposal development, pitch materials, and financial narratives for funders and investors.

This role advances nature-based solutions and green-gray infrastructure in the Colorado River Basin, enhancing water security, wildfire risk reduction, and community resilience while catalyzing conservation finance to protect and restore ecosystems.

• Master's degree in forestry, hydrology, environmental science, business, economics, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in NBS, forestry, climate resilience, water, or sustainable finance.
• Background in utility and beneficiary engagement related to conservation, water, and/or disaster risk reduction.
• Experience or familiarity with the Colorado River Basin and key stakeholders.

Salary range: $116,000 - $146,000 USD. Benefits include access to WRI's global network, generous leave days, hybrid work model, and US-based medical, dental, vision coverage, and retirement plan with employer contribution.

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent research organization that works to improve people’s lives, protect and restore nature, and stabilize the climate by leveraging data, expertise, and global reach to influence policy and catalyze change across food, land, water, energy, and cities systems.