Reforestation Coordinator

American Forests

66d•$27

About The Position

The Northern California Reforestation Coordinator(s) will support American Forests’ post-fire restoration efforts on the Eldorado National Forest (ENF), and specifically within the 2021 Caldor Fire footprint. We anticipate hiring two Coordinator positions for 2026, who will collaborate with other American Forests staff, affiliates, and ENF staff to implement reforestation-related treatments on priority acres. Restoration activities will include: Inspecting and monitoring post-fire restoration treatments, including planting and herbicide Conducting natural regeneration surveys to assess future reforestation needs Supporting volunteer events Supporting ongoing reforestation projects in the Caldor Fire footprint Collecting seed from native conifers across Eldorado National Forest This position is a unique entry-level opportunity to be part of a high-level reforestation project and contribute directly to the needs of California’s forest ecosystems, including post-fire recovery. It is a great chance to build a career in forestry and/or natural resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or other related field with at least one (1) year of experience in forest health monitoring and assessment, conservation planning, project management, natural resource-based fieldwork, and environmental analysis and research.
Ability to work both independently and in small teams to complete assigned tasks.
Clean driving record and Standard Class C California Driver’s License.
Confidence driving 4-WD or AWD vehicles on variably maintained Forest Service roads, in remote places.
Reforestation project experience including planting, herbicide use or experience working with contractors.
Ability to think creatively and solve problems, with a willingness to find innovative solutions.
Strong desire to work in a forest health-related career, ideally in the Sierra Nevada region.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish desired.

Responsibilities

Support contract administration and conduct inspections for various reforestation treatments such as planting and chemical release and site preparation (~March-June, with the potential of a brief contract in ~October)
Preparing for outyear planting activities, including unit recon and layout
Reforestation monitoring (may include flying drone) (~June-November)
Cone surveying, monitoring, and collection(~June-September)
GIS-based planning, and related data organization and analysis
Support a community science volunteer program with an active volunteer base (~October-November)
Coordinate one-time volunteer events such as volunteer plantings, cone surveying training, and/or educational/tabling events
Support management of programmatic budgets in coordination with other AF staff
May include collaboration with American Forests’ Reforestation Pipeline Partnership, including event attendance
Opportunity to attend relevant and approved trainings in the region as available