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Operations Manager

Company

Magnolia is a conservation banking company. We earn environmental credits by restoring and protecting critical habitats and natural resources across the United States. Our clients use these credits to offset their environmental impacts, a process known as environmental mitigation. We’re fortunate to include among our partners all the largest renewable energy developers in the US, many state departments of transportation, and the US Department of Agriculture. This is a new model for conservation—one that doesn’t rely on public grants or private philanthropy and that marries the needs for economic development with environmental stewardship. We’ve conserved over 12,000 acres over the past five years alone. Learn more at our website: www.mitigation.org.

Location

The Operations Manager will be based out of our Chicago office. This position will also require frequent travel to project sites. We offer flexible office hours to counterbalance irregular travel intervals, especially during growing season months.

About the Role

Magnolia is seeking a new team member to help manage our growing ecological restoration project portfolio across the country. The primary role will be to help facilitate ecological restoration projects throughout the construction, maintenance, and monitoring phases. This role has extensive growth potential and allows the opportunity to manage some of the most impactful habitats across the United States. The ideal candidate will have experience working with private and public landowners and managing ecological restoration projects from start to finish. The Operations Manager will report to the Director of Operations.

Magnolia is a place where your professional growth is both encouraged and valued. Team members are empowered to explore new areas of expertise and expand their skill sets in emerging market opportunities. As an Operations Manager, you'll play a role in shaping new market strategies, bringing your operational insights to help drive impactful initiatives. Opportunities for growth may include acoustic and bird surveys, implementing remote monitoring techniques, or developing protocols for species-specific restoration. We welcome team members to leverage their unique experiences and perspectives to unlock new possibilities and contribute meaningfully to our evolving landscape.

Magnolia offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution from day one, continuing education, flexible hours, unlimited PTO, medical and vision coverage, 401(k) match, and remote work.

Job Specific Requirements

Magnolia’s Operations Manager will support the operations team in their efforts to produce high quality habitat restoration projects across the county. Below are some possible responsibilities of this role:

Management of conservation projects
Traveling to sites to evaluate ecological viability of projects
Coordinating and conducting active project site visits
Assisting with contractor oversight and quality control
Completing monitoring reports
Assisting in developing project site restoration plans
Communicating internally with Regulatory, Growth, and Land teams
Performing occasional habitat restoration work
Coordinating with state/federal environmental regulatory agencies

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field
Habitat management experience (at least 3 years)
Midwest flora and fauna identification experience
Comfortable with frequent travel
Ability to hike on uneven terrain for several hours
Valid driver’s license
Quick learner
Ability to work on many projects simultaneously
Detail-oriented and organized
Demonstrate time management capabilities

Desired Qualifications

More than five years ecological restoration experience
Natural area habitat assessment report writing experience
Ecological restoration experience across many habitat types
GIS proficiency
Previous project management experience
Site construction oversight experience
Mitigation experience

Salary

Minimum annual salary $60,000; commensurate with experience

Magnolia is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How to Apply

Please send resumes to hiring@mitigation.org with the subject line: "Operations Manager Position - [YOUR NAME]”

Vision

Magnolia’s mission is to expand private conservation across the United States. We believe firmly that empowering our employees to pursue environmental projects of personal interest, regardless of their role, is critical to our growth. We encourage applicants with bold ideas and wide-ranging backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Culture

At Magnolia, we are committed to cultivating a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and supportive work environment. We work closely together on a daily basis, and encourage team members to freely share ideas and take initiative on important projects. At the same time, we emphasize the importance of enjoying the time we spend working together and ensuring our employees are happy and healthy outside of the office.

Benefits

Magnolia offers the opportunity to wear many hats and make a meaningful contribution from day one. Benefits include continuing education, unlimited PTO, medical and vision coverage, 401(k) match with profit-sharing, and the potential for remote work.

Magnolia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.