Company Description
The Forest Stewards Guild, a national organization of foresters and allied natural resource professionals, is dedicated to practicing and promoting responsible forestry as a means of sustaining the integrity of forest ecosystems and the people dependent upon them. The Guild has 700 members, over half of whom are professionals who manage over 42 million acres of forestland in the United States and Canada. The Guild has programs and staff offices in New Mexico, Vermont, New York, Minnesota, North Carolina, Virginia, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Job Description
Position Description
The successful candidate will have education and professional experience in forestry, ecology, restoration, climate adaptation, natural and cultural resource management, or a related field. This individual will have excellent organizational, communication, and written skills, and demonstrate a passion for advancing ecological forestry in the Northeast. They will possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Previous experience in all facets of project coordination and communications in forestry or other natural resource fields is highly desirable. The Guild has a strong membership and program base in the Northeast and the ideal candidate will display the drive to sustain and strengthen the Guild’s regional presence and impact.
The Region Coordinator will engage with project activities, communications, and deliverables in our current programmatic areas: 1) forest climate adaptation and ecosystem resiliency, 2) forest stewardship workforce development, and 3) woodland owner outreach. Key programs this position will engage with may include the Sustaining Ash Partners Network (SAP-Ne), National Park Service Resilient Landscapes Initiative, Forest Stewards Youth Corps, Women Owning Woodlands Network, Guild membership, and Guild communications. The Coordinator will work closely with our Northeast Program Manager, Eastern Deputy Director, and collaborate with other Guild staff across the region.
Primary duties for the Northeast Region Coordinator include, but are not limited to:
- Manage project workflows and collaborate with teams using software such as Asana, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
- Provide administrative and technical support to implement complex project objectives and deliverables.
- Develop communications and outreach materials related to Guild projects in print and digital formats.
- Track project budgets, metrics, and deliverables.
- Support grant writing, administration, and reporting to a variety of different funders, including private foundations and government grants.
- Maintain relationships with diverse partner organizations, agencies, and contractors across multiple states.
- Develop and facilitate outreach activities (i.e., workshops, webinars, field tours) for Guild members, private landowners, and natural resource professionals.
- Represent the Guild at collaborative meetings, events, and conferences.
- Assist with orientation and training for Guild field crews and youth corps participants.
- Conduct field work, as needed, to assist with monitoring and field inspections of forest restoration projects and visit Guild field crews and youth corps on difficult or hazardous terrain, and in other physically demanding environments.
- Be willing to travel from Maine through Virginia to oversee projects in the field.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience of Northeastern forest ecosystems and natural/social communities
- Bachelor’s degree in a natural resources or environmental science related field OR related experience
- Strong project coordination, organizational, verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with science communication and outreach across various media platforms
- Demonstrated success in project coordination, communications, and engagement with diverse partners
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Competency with Microsoft Office
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Valid driver’s license
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a natural resources, environmental science or related field
- Experience implementing, inspecting, and/or monitoring forest restoration projects
- Experience in outdoor leadership and/or education and coordinating geographically dispersed field crews
- Experience with forest restoration activities including herbicide application, planting, and deer protection
- Experience with website design and management
- Competency with Adobe Suite and Arc GIS
- Experience, interest, or qualifications in prescribed fire are appreciated, but not required.
Additional Information
Compensation And Benefits Package
- The position is a regular, full-time position.
- $26.40 - $27.59 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
- Up to 64 hours paid sick leave per year accrued from the first day of employment.
- Paid leave is accrued monthly from the first day of employment.
- 12 paid holidays per year.
- Employer-sponsored comprehensive health and dental care coverage available after 30 days of employment.
- Short and long-term disability policies paid by the Guild after 60 days of employment.
- Life insurance provided by the Guild after 60 days.
- Flexible compensation plan available after 60 days.
- Retirement plan with an employer match is available after 90 days.
- Family Leave after 12 months, including up to six weeks paid leave and six weeks unpaid leave.
- Compassionate leave after first day of employment
The Guild is dedicated to providing an open, transparent, and just organization and workplace. We strive for clear, open, and kind communication and are committed to recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and supporting staff from underrepresented communities. We are dedicated to building a work culture that recognizes the inherent value of our employees, supports a healthy work-life balance, and provides an environment that supports career, and personal, growth.
Location
This is a fully remote position for applicants living in the Northeast (ME, VT, NY, NJ, MA, RI, CT, NH, PA). Applicants living in ME or VT are preferred. Some travel will be required.
To apply
Interested applicants should via Smart Recruiters and click “I’m Interested” to submit a resume, one-page cover letter, writing sample, three professional references, and earliest available start date by November 10th in order to be considered.
Applications must be submitted by November 10th to be considered.
NOTE: After clicking “Next” on the initial application page, you will have an opportunity to upload the cover letter, writing sample, and reference documents.
For questions about this position, please reach out to Rachel Swanwick at rswanwick at forestguild.org.
