Bat Conservation International (BCI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending bat extinctions worldwide, seeks a full-time USFWS (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) Project Manager to support Abandoned Mine Land (AML) safeguarding projects on Kofa National Wildlife Refuge and other National Wildlife Refuges across the region. The USFWS Project Manager will coordinate all aspects of abandoned mine safeguarding, including AML inventory, biological and cultural resource surveys, NEPA compliance, construction contracting, and field oversight. This position will work within BCI’s Subterranean Team and collaborate closely with the Geospatial, Compliance, and Restoration Teams under the Habitat Protection & Restoration Program.

Position Overview:

The USFWS Project Manager will perform a variety of conservation activities that benefit bats and other wildlife dependent on subterranean habitats and requires an organized, self-motivated individual capable of managing complex conservation projects involving multiple partners and regulatory processes. While not primarily a field position, the USFWS Project Manager will regularly participate in fieldwork and site visits to support project planning and implementation. The ideal candidate will be based within reasonable travel distance of Kofa National Wildlife Refuge and have experience managing complex conservation projects involving multi-agency coordination and environmental compliance.

This position serves as the key liaison between U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) agreement managers and refuge managers and BCI’s internal teams, including the Subterranean, Restoration, Cultural Resources, NEPA/Compliance, and Geospatial teams. The role is responsible for directing and tracking project activities to ensure coordination between teams, hiring and supervising seasonal field crews, developing project deliverables, awarding and managing subcontracts, and assisting with agreement management. Trainings specific to this role will be provided. This position reports to the Assistant Subterranean Team Lead and works closely with the Subterranean Team Lead, Compliance Team Lead, and Cultural Resource Coordinator to ensure the effective implementation of projects.

This position is expected to be funded through the end of the Cooperative Agreement between BCI and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2031 but is contingent upon continued federal funding. Funding and agreement timelines are subject to change with little notice.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position that includes a mix of field and office duties. Regular travel is required and will typically consist of 1 week per month living and working on-site in field locations. Field projects are typically five weekdays in length, including travel days, though some projects may require longer deployments and may include working weekends. Field weeks may consist of travel and field days ranging in length from 8 hours to