Alaska Regional Forest Partnerships Catalyst

USA The Nature Conservancy; Alaska; Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Alaska seeks a Regional Community Forest Catalyst to grow community forest partnerships across Southeast Alaska. You will lead technical assistance, grant writing, and workforce development, coordinating with Tribes, Alaska Native corporations, and agencies to advance forest stewardship and climate resilience.

You will work closely with the Southeast Alaska Program Director, travel frequently by air or boat, and help guide regional collaboration while prioritizing

Qualifications

• BA/BS in forestry or natural resources and 5 years related experience.
• Experience coordinating partnerships or collaborative projects among multiple organizations.
• Experience writing grants and managing awarded funds and reporting.
• Experience organizing training events or working with field crews.
• Experience traveling by small aircraft or boat to rural communities and/or multi-day stays in remote areas.
• Experience with common office software (Microsoft Office, Teams, Box, web browsers).
• GIS, spatial analysis, or data management skills, including ArcGIS Online.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and represents the SSP as a regional catalyst.
• Facilitates broader connection between the SSP and TNC’s Emerald Edge Network.
• Supports community forest partnerships in Hoonah, Kake, and Klawock through technical assistance and project coordination.
• Builds relationships with partner organizations, Tribal governments, agencies, and community groups to accomplish shared goals.
• Develops grant proposals, funding agreements, budgets, reports, and funding calendars.
• Provides and facilitates field instruction, workforce development support, and training opportunities.
• Coordinates regional collaboration among Tribes, Alaska Native corporations, nonprofits, agencies, and TNC staff.
• Maintains shared partnership metrics, project data, maps, and reporting systems.

Skills

Grant writing

Partnership coordination

Workforce development

Project coordination

Education

BA/BS in forestry or natural resources

5 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Box

ArcGIS Online

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Alaska seeks a Regional Community Forest Catalyst to grow community forest partnerships across Southeast Alaska. You will lead technical assistance, grant writing, and workforce development, coordinating with Tribes, Alaska Native corporations, and agencies to advance forest stewardship and climate resilience.

You will work closely with the Southeast Alaska Program Director, travel frequently by air or boat, and help guide regional collaboration while prioritizing