Forest Restoration Project Coordinator

The Nature Conservancy•Santa Fe, NM

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Forest Restoration Project Coordinator helps develop, manage, and advance forest restoration projects in priority landscapes across New Mexico. Under the direction of the New Mexico Forest Strategy Director, the coordinator manages projects and contracts for forest and watershed restoration and communicates the work to partners, funders, and the public. The role provides project and contract support, serves as an internal point of contact for project landowners and contractors, communicates project activities in public forums and with partners, and helps ensure the program meets internal policies and external requirements. The coordinator works with minimal supervision and makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context. Support for restoration planning, fundraising, and internal communications is also provided as needed. The work is mostly desk-based, with occasional field visits for project monitoring and partner engagement. Fieldwork may involve variable weather, remote locations, and difficult or hazardous terrain under physically demanding conditions. This is a full-time, grant-funded, fixed-term position of 35 hours per week, based in New Mexico, with an anticipated end date of August 31, 2029. The role is hybrid/remote and based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with one day per week required in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in natural resource management or a similar field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Relationship-building experience working closely with a variety of partners, such as government officials, contractors, and landowners.
Experience completing tasks independently while meeting timelines.
Experience communicating in English through written, spoken, and graphical means.
Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, and web browsers.
Demonstrated experience with project and/or contract management; natural resource conservation and restoration experience is ideal.
Valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employment is contingent upon completing a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.
Successful completion of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of experience in natural resource management, a similar field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide project activities.
Knowledge of ecological land management principles, especially those relating to forest resources and watershed health.
Knowledge of current trends and practices in forest and watershed conservation and restoration in the Western United States.
Experience or training in public speaking, community relations, or a related area.
Multilingual skills and multicultural or cross-cultural experience.
Familiarity with rural community context, ideally in New Mexico.

Responsibilities

Provide project and contract support, including contract development, monitoring, and reporting.
Serve as an internal point of contact for project landowners and contractors, including contract foresters.
Communicate restoration project activities in public forums and with partners, landowners, and contractors.
Ensure the program meets internal policies and external requirements.
Work with minimal supervision and make independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
Assist with forest restoration project planning, fundraising, and internal communications as needed.
Conduct occasional field visits for project monitoring and partner engagement.