Thank you for your interest in employment at Watershed Conservation Resource Center.

The WCRC is seeking qualified, enthusiastic, applicants for the following positions.

Mid-Level Watershed Engineer/Scientist 

Grants/Contract and Finance Coordinator 

See job descriptions below

Mid-Level Watershed Engineer/Scientist

The Watershed Engineer/Scientist will work under the supervision of a Professional Engineer to assist the WCRC to achieve its mission of protecting, conserving and restoring natural resources using a watershed approach.

Job Duties

The Watershed Engineer/Scientist will assist with ongoing watershed and stream restoration projects at the WCRC. Primary responsibilities of this position will be:

• Assist with the collection and analysis of a variety of data types related to stream, riparian, and watershed assessment and restoration projects.
• Assist with surveying and other hydrologic and geomorphologic data collection; hydrologic, hydraulic, geomorphologic, and geospatial analyses
• Preparation of stream and watershed maps
• Development of construction plans, permit applications, and floodplain modeling
• Report writing and outreach activities.

This position will require the employee to participate in outdoor field activities and occasional out-of-town travel.

 Qualifications

• Candidates for this position must have a minimum of 4 years of experience and education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in: environmental, agricultural, biological, chemical, or civil engineering with an emphasis on the environment; environmental, soil or watershed science; geology, hydrology, geography or other physical science with an emphasis on the environment; ecological restoration; wildlife or fisheries biology.
• Training in applied river morphology and river restoration design equivalent to the Level IV course offered by Wildland Hydrology is preferred.
• Experience relating to stream restoration, watershed assessment and watershed planning is required.
• Experience using software products including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Autodesk AutoCAD/Civil3D, ESRI ArcGIS/ArcMap, and Rivermorph is preferred.
• Candidates with a background and knowledge in one or more of the following areas will be given preference: stream restoration practices utilizing natural channel design approach and Rosgen stream classification system; fluvial geomorphology; GIS analysis of natural resources data and map production.

 Compensation

The wage for this Engineer/Scientist position will depend on the qualifications and experience of the applicant.  The WCRC provides a competitive benefits package.

Benefits include: – Generous paid vacation and sick leave – Paid employee health, dental, vision, and disability insurance – Matching retirement contributions – Dynamic work environment and support for professional development

 Closing Date

The WCRC will accept applications until the position is filled. Please complete the in house application using this link

Grants/Contract and Finance Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities

Grant Financial Oversight

• Administer and reconcile project budgets across a range of funding sources (federal, state, municipal, and private).
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely reimbursement requests and financial reports for funders.
• Maintain comprehensive, auditable financial records for each grant, including in-kind and match contributions.
• Track expenditures and coordinate with project teams to ensure alignment with scopes of work and timelines.

Compliance and Procurement

• Ensure compliance with procurement and financial regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) and specific requirements of grantors.
• Develop bid documents & execute compliant procurement for acquiring goods and services.
• Oversee contracts and vendor acquisition for grant-funded activities.
• Maintain thorough documentation of procurement activities and contractor performance.

Grant Administration and Reporting

• Coordinate internal timelines to ensure timely submission of narrative and financial progress reports.
• Assist in the preparation of new grant and contract proposals, including budget development and review.
• Monitor and document deliverables, timelines, and cash and in-kind match contributions, and outreach requirements to support successful project execution.
• Be responsible for the timely development and submittal of reporting and any other grant administration activities associated with 10 CPRG grants recently awarded to the WCRC
• Preparation of project progress and accomplishment reports for other grants

Other Responsibilities

• Support general fiscal operations, including invoice coding, expense tracking, and reconciliation.
• Represent WCRC at public meetings or community events as needed.
• Provide assistance to executive staff on internal policy development
• Assist with employee hiring including advertisement development, dissemination, scheduling interview, and offer letter preparation
• Prepare and distribute meeting notifications, scheduling meetings, agenda development, prepare meeting minutes, and meeting follow-up.
• Perform other duties aligned with WCRC’s programmatic and operational goals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, natural resources management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in grant administration, nonprofit finance, program management, procurement, or related roles.
• Familiarity with federal grant regulations, especially 2 CFR Part 200.
• Experience managing grant budgets, preparing reimbursement requests, and submitting financial reports.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel & Word, and project tracking tools (e.g., MS Project or MS Teams, Trello, AirTable, Asana, EnABLE).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public or business administration, finance, or a related field.
• Over five years of progressively responsible experience in grant administration, program management, nonprofit finance, procurement, or related roles.
• Experience with funding from federal agencies such as EPA or USDA NRCS.
• Knowledge of municipal and private grant compliance requirements.
• Experience with procurement documentation, bidding processes, and contractor oversight.
• Familiarity with audit preparation and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Enthusiasm for environmental conservation and ecological restoration.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $64,000 – $82,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This range reflects the complexity of duties, financial responsibilities, and cost of living in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Benefits include: – Generous paid vacation and sick leave – Paid employee health, dental, vision, and disability insurance – Matching retirement contributions – Dynamic work environment and support for professional development

To apply, please complete our in-house application (Click Here) 

An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans