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. 

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The Forest Stewards Guild (the Guild) is hiring a full-time position in the Southeast! The Southeast Region Coordinator will support the growth of the Guild’s presence in the Southern Appalachian Mountains through member engagement, print and social media outreach, hosting webinars and in-person workshops, and collaborative event planning.

Position Description

A key focus for The Southeast Region Coordinator will be to support education and outreach efforts in print and digital formats; community, partner, and member engagement; and supporting Guild projects and programs that may include some field work. Key programs this position will engage with may include the Women Owning Woodlands Network, Seeing the Forest for the Queers community network for LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals, Guild membership, and Guild communications. This position will work closely with the Deputy Director, Communications Manager, and other program coordinators and managers in the east.  Primary duties for the Southeast Region Coordinator include, but are not limited to:

• Developing outreach and education materials related to ecological forestry in print and digital formats.
• Engage and serve current members while attracting new members through field trips, conference calls, meetings, and virtual events.
• Assist with training for Guild field crews and youth corps participants.
• Coordinating events and leading workshops and field trips.
• Convene and facilitate collaborative and community meetings.
• Representing the Guild at collaborative partnership meetings, events, and conferences
• Some field work may be required, as needed, to assist with ecological monitoring and field inspections of forest restoration projects and to visit Guild field crews and youth corps crews on difficult or hazardous terrain, and in other physically demanding environments.
• Manage project workflow and collaborate with a team using software such as Asana, Slack, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• Maintain relationships with diverse project partners across the region.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in eastern forest ecosystems and communities
• Bachelor’s degree in a natural resources or environmental science related field OR related experience
• Experience with graphic design and producing print and digital media content
• Experience planning and facilitating workshops and other meetings or trainings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and with a team
• Competency with Microsoft Office software
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite design software
• Valid driver’s license
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• The drive to strengthen and expand forest stewardship
• A positive attitude
• Competency with using Adobe design software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a natural resources, environmental science or related field 
• Experience implementing, inspecting, and/or monitoring forest restoration projects
• Competency with using Esri ArcGIS
• Experience, interest, or qualifications in prescribed fire are appreciated, but not required
• Experience with website design and management
• Experience with membership recruitment and engagement

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