Employer: Forest Stewardship Council US Location: Remote Application deadline: November 24, 2024 Full position description and application instructions Summary: The Southeast Regional Manager will focus on achieving certification growth and maintenance targets while prioritizing the needs of certificate holders in the Southeast. Certificate holder site visits, events, and collaborative engagements with the Science and Certification team will be key components of the role, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships, driving certificate holder loyalty, and acquisition of new certificate holders. This position will also be tasked with prospecting and acquiring new certificate holders, with the support of the Senior Manager, Certification, and Business Development.

Employer: Forest Stewardship Council US Location: Remote Application deadline: November 24, 2024 Full position description and application instructions Summary: The Pacific Northwest Regional Manager will focus on achieving certification growth and maintenance targets while prioritizing the needs of certificate holders in the Pacific Northwest. Certificate holder site visits, events, and collaborative engagements with the Science and Certification team will be key components of the role, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships, driving certificate holder loyalty, and acquisition of new certificate holders. This position will also be tasked with prospecting and acquiring new certificate holders, with the support of the Senior Manager, Certification, and Business Development. Key Responsibilities:

• Build Relationships in the Pacific Northwest Region
• Build Value for certificate Holders in the Pacific Northwest
• Business Development
• And more...

Employer: Northwest Natural Resource Group (NNRG) Location: Hybrid/ Seattle, Washington Application deadline: Open until filled. Full position description and application instructions Summary: With this team, the Program Coordinator is responsible for planning and coordinating educational events for forest owners, wood buyers, and the general public in Washington and Oregon.  In addition, there will be research, writing, and managing the public and private grants that support these activities as well as conveying NNRG’s voice and values through outreach materials.  This full-time position averages 40 hours per week. Responsibilities include:

• Project and Program Management
• Communications
• Fundraising
• and more...

 

Employer: New England Forestry Foundation Location: Remote/New England Application deadline: December 1, 2024 Full position description and application instructions Summary: The New England Forestry Foundation is offering a two-year contract to a qualified applicant to be an integral part of the team designing a self-sustaining institution to fund climate-smart forestry in Maine. This will involve researching similar efforts around the country and the world, conducting sophisticated forest growth and economic optimization modeling and determining the mix of practices that can maximize carbon storage in the forest and products while maintaining harvest levels in the state. All this information will be combined with creative ideas on financing and institutional arrangements to design a program to pay the financial incentives needed to implement climate-smart management in the Acadian Forests of Maine for as long as such incentives are needed.

Employer: Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance Location: Lake County, CA Application deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis Full position description and application instructions Summary: The Stewardship Manager is an organized project manager who thrives in carrying a stewardship project from planning to completion. They will work closely and collaboratively with the Executive Director (ED), TERA stewardship crew, program team, and partner organizations, to plan, implement, and oversee the implementation of ecocultural stewardship projects and associated grants from conception to completion. The position is estimated to be approximately 80% administrative work in the office, and 20% field work. Key Responsibilities:

• Grant Management
• Stewardship Project Management
• Teamwork and Supervision

Employer: Maine TREE Foundation Location: Hybrid - Remote/Maine's working Forests/Offices in Agusta and Arrowsic, Maine. Application deadline: November 17, 2024, 11:59 p.m. Full position description and application instructions Summary: Maine TREE seeks a dynamic professional to serve as the Certified Logging Professional (CLP) Program Director to direct logging professional safety and skill training, continuing education, and site evaluations. Key Responsibilities:

•  Update curriculum and stay current with regulatory bodies to ensure continuous improvement and relevance to program participants
• Deliver and coordinate initial and recertification CLP trainings
• Coordinate and conduct site visits to new and existing CLPs, which requires extensive travel through remote locations in Maine’s working forest
• Aid in the maintenance of the CLP database
• Organize quarterly CLP Advisory Committee meetings
• Provide technical support to program participants as requested
• Develop relationships with program participants, industry collaborators, business owners, etc.
• Assist with program communications, including program updates, featured stories, media development, and outreach, focusing on growing and sustaining membership
• Represent Maine TREE and CLP at events and presentations. Be the ambassador of the CLP program
• Other tasks as assigned include collaborating with Maine TREE’s education team and being involved with forest workforce development initiatives

 

Employer: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Employer: Redwood Forest Foundation, Inc. (RFFI) Location: Fort Bragg, California Application deadline: Open until filled. Interviewing by or before November. Full position description and application instructions Summary: In 2007, RFFI purchased the Usal Redwood Forest, 50,000 acres of working timberland, and since then has worked to improve long-term forest health, restore aquatic and wildlife habitat, and develop a community governance structure that focuses on long-term benefits to the planet and the people. This is an opportunity for a non-profit or private sector executive with a passion for forests, a commitment to climate change mitigation and a vision for active community engagement. RFFI's Executive Director is supported by an experienced forestry team, program and development staff, and a board that has demonstrated a long-term commitment to the organization. Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic plans
• Oversee development and integration of RFFI and Usal Redwood Forest Company (a wholly owned subsidiary) annual budgets
• Increase overall fundraising outcomes
• With consultant support, coordinate the carbon credit sales program
• Assure compliance with loan covenants and reporting
• Facilitate Native American collaboration in forestland management
• Liaise with the Redwood Forest Council, RFFI's community advisory group
• Develop programs related to current and future land acquisitions
• Develop, maintain, and present performance metrics to measure impact

Employer: The Nature Conservancy Location: Many locations Application deadline: Varies Full position descriptions and application instructions Summary: The Nature Conservancy currently has many job openings across several states for Burn Crew Managers and other prescribed fire roles. Check out their careers page and type in "burn crew" to the search bar to filter results.

Employer: Intermountain West Joint Venture (IWJV) Location: Missoula, Montana preferred (within Intermountain West negotiable) Application deadline: November 17, 2024 (midnight Mountain Time) Full position description and application instructions Summary: The Western Forests Conservation Coordinator will play a significant role in visioning and developing strategies and projects related to dry, frequent fire forests and pinyon-juniper woodlands. Work is guided by the IWJV’s Strategic Plan, Implementation Plan, and Annual Operational Plans. The areas of emphasis, geographies, and partners may shift over time, requiring high adaptability and interest in various conservation issues and approaches. The position is expected to integrate with all IWJV habitat efforts as part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary team. This position is hosted by the Wildlife Management Institute (WMI) and supervised by the IWJV Conservation Programs and Operations Coordinator. This position requires periodic travel within the Intermountain West (25-40 nights per year). The Western Forests Conservation Coordinator will not have supervisory responsibility initially, but staff supervision is possible over time. Duties: The fundamental focus of this position is to develop and coordinate the IWJV’s new Western Forests efforts. This position will support our broad array of partners with conservation capacity building, science, and communications. Primary duties include:

● Provide strategic oversight to the IWJV’s Western Forests Program. ● Expand and foster IWJV’s network of partners, including NGOs, tribal nations, private landowners, and state and federal agencies engaged in western forest management and conservation. ● Serve as a technical lead for the IWJV staff and Management Board on forest management science, policy, and partnerships. ● Serve as the staff lead for the IWJV Management Board Western Forests Committee. ● Develop and coordinate the delivery of IWJV’s annual work plan related to western forests.