Employer: New Mexico Enrgy, Minrls & Ntrl Rsrcs Dept

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Application deadline: March 28, 2025

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Summary: 

This position will play a key role in coordinating the New Mexico Reforestation Center (NMRC) and implementing the Reforestation Strategy of the 2020 Forest Action Plan.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing partnerships and securing funding
• Overseeing tree seed collection, nursery coordination, and planting projects
• Working with landowners, land managers, and agencies to develop reforestation initiatives
• Facilitating training programs and engaging with scientific and practitioner networks
• Supporting cross-boundary restoration efforts and wildfire recovery initiatives

This is a critical role in expanding reforestation capacity in New Mexico and restoring wildfire-impacted landscapes.