<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail-gE gmail-iv gmail-gt" style="font-size:0.875rem;padding:20px 0px 0px;font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">Good afternoon,</span></div><div class="gmail-" style="font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:medium"><div id="gmail-:13k" class="gmail-ii gmail-gt" style="direction:ltr;margin:8px 0px 0px;padding:0px;font-size:0.875rem;overflow-x:hidden"><div id="gmail-:12v" class="gmail-a3s gmail-aiL" style="direction:ltr;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:small;line-height:1.5;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;overflow:auto hidden"><div id="gmail-avWBGd-1337"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif"><p>I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out to share that Sunrise Ecologic is hiring a <strong>part-time Coastal Resilience Project Manager</strong> to support our expanding work with Maine municipalities on climate adaptation, hazard mitigation, and ecological restoration.</p><p>This is a two-year, 15–20 hour/week position with <strong>strong potential to grow into full-time within the first year</strong> as we build out our capacity to support coastal resilience. The ideal candidate has experience with project management, field assessments (culverts, tidal crossings, salt marsh), permitting, municipal coordination, and nature-based climate solutions. The hourly rate is <strong>$32–$35/hour</strong>, DOE, with mileage reimbursement and a flexible, remote-friendly schedule.</p><p>If this role aligns with someone in your network, I would be deeply grateful if you could pass along the job description or share it within your professional circles, listservs, or social media networks.<br><strong>Job announcement attached.</strong></p><p>Thank you so much for helping us find the right person to grow this important work. Please feel free to email any questions or send referrals my way. Apologies for cross posting if you receive this more than once!</p><p>Warm regards,<br><strong>Shri</strong></p><p><strong>.......................</strong></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><b>Coastal Resilience Project Manager</b><b></b></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><b>Organization:</b> Sunrise Ecologic<br>
<b>Type:</b> Part-time (15–20 hrs/week; 2-year project with strong potential to grow into full-time within one year)<br>
<b>Location:</b> Remote with fieldwork and meetings across coastal Maine. Headquarters in Boothbay.<br>
<b>Compensation:</b>$32-$35/hour, DOE, plus mileage reimbursement.<br>
<b>Reports to:</b> Principal Consultant</p><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""> </p><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><b>About Sunrise Ecologic</b><b></b></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="margin:0px;text-align:justify;font:13px "Helvetica Neue"">Sunrise Ecologic partners with Maine municipalities and coastal communities to plan and implement climate adaptation, hazard mitigation, and ecological restoration projects. We integrate science, policy, technical expertise, and community engagement to strengthen local resilience.</p><p class="gmail-p2" style="margin:0px;text-align:justify;font:13px "Helvetica Neue"">We are expanding our coastal resilience work and seeking a Project Manager to support project delivery and help grow a new service area focused on <b>culvert and tidal crossing assessments, nature-based solutions, and salt marsh restoration.</b><b></b></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""> </p><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><b>Position Summary<br>
</b>The Project Manager manages a portfolio of small and medium-sized climate adaptation and coastal resilience projects, often supporting several clients and workstreams in the same week. Core responsibilities include coordinating timelines, deliverables, fieldwork, permitting, technical documentation, and partnering with the Senior Outreach Specialist on municipal engagement.</p><p class="gmail-p2" style="margin:0px;text-align:justify;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""> </p><p class="gmail-p2" style="margin:0px;text-align:justify;font:13px "Helvetica Neue"">The role also supports development of a coastal resilience division focused on tidal crossings, <b>Stream Smart</b> and <b>CoastWise </b>culvert replacement, salt marsh restoration, and nature-based infrastructure.</p><p class="gmail-p2" style="margin:0px;text-align:justify;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""> </p><p class="gmail-p2" style="margin:0px;text-align:justify;font:13px "Helvetica Neue"">Statewide fieldwork for culvert and tidal-crossing assessments is required. Ideal candidates are proactive, organized, physically fit, and able to manage technical and regulatory work with minimal supervision. The position is structured to expand into full-time as new contracts are secured.</p><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""> </p><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><b>Key Responsibilities</b><b></b></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><b>Project Management & Coordination</b><b></b></p><ul class="gmail-ul1" style="list-style-type:disc">
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Track timelines, deliverables, and grant/contract compliance.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Maintain organized project files and documentation.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Plan and facilitate meetings; prepare agendas and high-quality notes.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Support development of nature-based and living shoreline concepts (AutoCAD, QGIS).</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Lead or support permitting (NRPA, NEPA, Section 7, municipal/state/federal).</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Use PM tools (ActiveCollab, Toggl, Calendly, Doodle).</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Lead or support grant writing and proposal development.</li>
</ul><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><b>Fieldwork & Technical Assessments</b><b></b></p><ul class="gmail-ul1" style="list-style-type:disc">
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Conduct <b>statewide culvert and tidal crossing assessments</b>, including measurements, GPS, hydrologic observations, and photo documentation.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Evaluate crossings for Stream Smart and MaineDOT CoastWise standards.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Collect coastal habitat, salt marsh, and tidal wetland data.</li>
</ul><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><b>Budgeting & Reporting</b><b></b></p><ul class="gmail-ul1" style="list-style-type:disc">
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Monitor expenses and alert team to financial or scope issues.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Assist with progress reports, deliverables, and invoicing.</li>
</ul><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><b>Communications & Outreach</b><b></b></p><ul class="gmail-ul1" style="list-style-type:disc">
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Serve as liaison among Sunrise Ecologic, municipal leadership, municipal committees, sub-contractors, regulatory agencies, and project partners. </li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Support the Senior Outreach Specialist to coordinate community engagement and public outreach.</li>
</ul><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><b>Business Development & Program Growth</b><b></b></p><ul class="gmail-ul1" style="list-style-type:disc">
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Identify project opportunities with municipalities and partners.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Contribute to scopes of work, budgets, and proposal packages.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Build relationships with towns and regional partners to expand Sunrise Ecologic’s service footprint.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Help develop workflows, templates, and guidance materials for additional coastal resilience staff.</li>
</ul><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><b>Team Support</b><b></b></p><ul class="gmail-ul1" style="list-style-type:disc">
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Coordinate closely with the Principal Consultant.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Assist with hiring, onboarding, or supervising interns/junior staff.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Support collaborative leadership practices across project areas.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Perform additional duties as assigned.</li>
</ul><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""> </p><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><b>Qualifications</b><b></b></p><ul class="gmail-ul1" style="list-style-type:disc">
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Bachelor’s in biology, environmental science, planning, geology, engineering, or related field with <b>5+ years project or program management</b> in environmental, municipal, or nonprofit settings. MS degree a plus!</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Demonstrated experience with technical field data collection (GPS, culvert/stream surveys, hydrology, wetland assessments).</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Demonstrated experience with <b>NRPA, NEPA, ACOE, and DEP permitting.</b><b></b></li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Strong facilitation, note-taking, organization, and time-management skills.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Demonstrated experience developing scopes, timelines, budgets, and writing grants/reports.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Demonstrated experience with salt marsh or culvert replacement surveying.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Ability to work independently and manage complex projects.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat, ActiveCollab or other Gannt Chart software.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span><b>Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, statewide travel required.</b><b></b></li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Ability to lift 50 lbs and work safely outdoors.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Experience supervising, mentoring, and or training interns or junior staff.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>PWS, CERP, Stream Smart, or CoastWise training. Will provide training & professional development for the right candidate.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Familiarity with coastal resilience, hazard mitigation, and ecological restoration.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Demonstrated experience identifying project opportunities and supporting proposal development.</li>
</ul><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""> </p><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><b>Compensation & Work Environment</b><b></b></p><ul class="gmail-ul1" style="list-style-type:disc">
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Flexible schedule; remote/hybrid work.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Regular travel across Maine for field assessments.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Significant opportunities for professional and role growth.</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><span class="gmail-s1" style="font:9px Menlo"></span>Position is intended to evolve into full-time with expansion of the coastal resilience division.</li>
</ul><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""> </p><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue""><b>How to Apply</b><b></b></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue"">Submit a <b>single PDF</b> to <a href="mailto:Shri@sunriseecologic.com"><span class="gmail-s2" style="text-decoration:underline"><i>Shri@sunriseecologic.com</i></span></a> with the subject line:<br>
<b>Coastal Resilience Project Manager Application_[Your Name]</b><b></b></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue"">Include:</p><ol class="gmail-ol1" style="list-style-type:decimal">
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue"">Cover letter and résumé</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue"">Sample of project management or communication work (e.g., meeting notes, outreach materials, permitting excerpt, or awarded grant section)</li>
<li class="gmail-li1" style="margin:0px;font:13px "Helvetica Neue"">Three references will be requested from candidates selected to advance to the interview stage.</li>
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