Senior Forester

Forest Stewards Guild•Santa Fe, NM

8h•$36 - $40•Remote

About The Position

The Forest Stewards Guild (the Guild) is hiring a full-time position in Maine! Candidates should have a deep understanding of Northeastern forests, education and experience in forestry or a related natural resource field and bring strong project management and supervisory skills. This individual will have excellent organizational, communication, and writing 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. The Senior Forester will make an immediate positive impact through active projects with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Penobscot Nation, and others. The Senior Forester will work in partnership with Guild staff and our partners to develop forest resilience plans and prescriptions, manage contracts and agreements with local forestry businesses, and help guide the next generation of forest stewards. This position is intentionally designed to be flexible and responsive to organizational needs. Initially, this position will primarily support projects with the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, National Park Service’s Resilient Forests Initiative, and Forest Stewards Apprenticeship. However, this role is structured to evolve over time based on emerging priorities, funding opportunities, and the Senior Forester's strengths and interests.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience of Northeastern forest ecosystems
Bachelor’s degree and 5 to 10 years experience in a natural resources or environmental science related field
Experience with the following items:
Developing forestry prescriptions
Overseeing forest restoration projects and/or timber sales
Contract management
Writing forest management or other ecological management plans
Conducting ecological monitoring, timber cruising, or other ecological data collection
Implementing forest management projects using a chainsaw, brush saw, herbicide, or other methods
ArcGIS
Microsoft Office
Experience leading teams and mentoring and supervising staff
Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills
Valid driver’s license
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure as a forester in Maine is preferred, but not required
Experience with wildland fire or prescribed fire. Qualified as NWCG FFT2 or higher.
Outdoor leadership and/or education and coordinating geographically dispersed field crews
Experience working in the non-profit and/or government sector
Experience working with Sovereign Tribal nations
Experience applying for funding opportunities or submitting bids for forestry contracts
Hold a current chainsaw safety certification such as Certified Logging Professional, S-212, Game of Logging, or Developing the Thinking Sawyer

Responsibilities

Manage project workflows and collaborate with teams using software such as Mural, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
Provide administrative and technical support to implement complex project objectives and deliverables.
Manage contracts and agreements per the Guild’s procurement policies.
Track project budgets, metrics, and deliverables.
Supervise seasonal and year-round staff.
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.
Represent the Guild at collaborative meetings, events, and conferences.
Assist with the training and management of the Guild’s Forest Stewards Apprenticeship and Forest Stewards Youth Corps programs.
Conduct field work, as needed, to assist with monitoring and field inspections of forest resilience projects and visit Guild field crews on difficult or hazardous terrain, and in other physically demanding environments.