Employer: The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Location: Asheville, North Carolina Application deadline: Thursday, July 18, Before midnight Full position description and application instructions Position Description: The Forest Ecologist provides climate-informed forest science and technical leadership to Southern Appalachians program and the North Carolina chapter. They work collaboratively with both public and private partners to further TNC’s ecological goals at a landscape scale. The Forest Ecologist represents TNC in collaborative groups and appropriate regional professional organizations (like Society of American Foresters). They analyze existing forest restoration data, synthesize results, and share with appropriate networks. They use GIS and remote sensing to evaluate the effects of restoration practices using both silviculture and controlled fire in forested systems. The Forest Ecologist will:

• Perform fieldwork including ecosystem assessment and field monitoring.
• Engage strategically within existing collaborative efforts to advise on forest restoration projects.
• Have timely completion of responsibilities and deliverables, including oversight and management of public and/or private awards.
• Perform tasks with minimal supervision and make independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context.
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Employer:  Maine Woodland Owners Location:  Augusta, Maine Application deadline:  Until filled Full position description and application instructions  Summary: We are now seeking a dedicated individual, with a natural resources background (forestry preferred), to assist woodland owners and foresters with the implementation of practices to enhance their forestland. This new position is a three-year shared position with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (“NRCS”).  There is a possibility of a two-year extension.  Supervision, daily direction, training, and support will be provided by Maine Woodland Owners and NRCS staff.  The position will be located at Maine Woodland Owners’ office in Augusta, Maine with occasional time spent at NRCS offices. Responsibilities: - Be familiar with all cost share programs available to woodland owners. - Work closely with woodland owners to explain, encourage the use of, and qualify them for forestry cost share programs. - Promote forestry and land improvements through one-on-one interactions with woodland owners, as well as through in-person and on-line group interactions. - Provide feedback to NRCS on ways to improve delivery of their technical assistance programs. - Support and assist existing NRCS approved Technical Service Providers (“TSPs”) with problem solving and qualifying their clients for programs. - Actively encourage more individuals to become TSPs, and assist with their training.

Employer: Baskahegan Company Location: Brookton/Hybrid Application deadline: Until filled Full position description and application instructions Summary: Baskahegan is a 100-year-old (5th generation) family company that owns 150,000 acres of sustainably managed timberland in eastern Maine. Baskahegan Company is seeking a part-time Forest Resource Manager, for roughly two to three days per week (16-24 hours per week). This position will focus on system and database management, reporting, forest inventory cruising, post-harvest assessment, assist the Vice President with consulting forestry tasks, material orders, as well as general office management, website maintenance and administrative support. This position will report to the VP & Woodlands Manager and is based in Brookton, Maine with the ability to work remotely as agreed upon by the Vice President.

Employer: The Ember Alliance Location: Colorado or Montana, can work remotely Application deadline: Open until filled Full position description and application instructions  Summary: The Ember Alliance is hiring a permanent, full time position in Colorado or Montana! The Project Manager position will provide integral project guidance and support to The Ember Alliance’s Resilient Communities and Ecosystems Team. This position primarily focuses on Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) development. The position is office-based but has a minimal field component including but not limited to performing field assessments across a multi-state region and facilitating in-person community and partner meetings. Candidates should have a passion for collaborative and equitable planning to prepare communities for wildfire. Duties:

• Manage, support, and/or lead Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) planning process and document generation and other similar projects, adhering to contract timelines, deadlines, and budgets.
• Coordinate with other Ember Alliance personnel and external CWPP project partners and clients to ensure planning and personnel needs are met throughout a project.
• Maintain and report to Director and Assistant Director of RCE on project budgets to track progress, keep project on budget, and coordinate with accounting team to invoice clients.
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