Alaska Regional Forest Partnerships Catalyst

The Nature Conservancy; Hydaburg (AK); On-site; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Alaska seeks a Regional Community Forest Catalyst to advance Southeast Alaska community forest partnerships, including Hoonah, Kake and Klawock. You will provide technical leadership, grant-writing support, and coordination to align local priorities with regional conservation goals.

Travel by small aircraft or boat to remote communities, build capacity, and work with Tribes, Alaska Native corporations, and local agencies to sustain forest stewardship and climate

Qualifications

• BA/BS in forestry, natural resources, or a related field; 5 years’ experience or equivalent.
• 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 remote areas.
• Experience with common office software (Microsoft Office, Teams, Box, web browsers).

Responsibilities

• Participates in and represents SSP and TNC regionally; connects partners to broader networks.
• Supports community forest partnerships in Hoonah, Kake, and Klawock with technical assistance.
• Builds relationships with Tribal governments, agencies, and community groups.
• Develops grant proposals, funding calendars, budgets and reports.
• Provides field instruction and workforce development support.
• Coordinates regional collaboration among Tribes, Alaska Native corporations, nonprofits, agencies, and staff.
• Maintains partnership data, maps, and reporting systems.
• Ensures compliance with policies and funder requirements.
• Occasional travel by air/boat; work in remote, challenging environments.

Skills

Grant writing

Partnership coordination

Training & capacity building

Field crew supervision

Travel to rural communities

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS in forestry, natural resources

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Box

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Alaska seeks a Regional Community Forest Catalyst to advance Southeast Alaska community forest partnerships, including Hoonah, Kake and Klawock. You will provide technical leadership, grant-writing support, and coordination to align local priorities with regional conservation goals.

Travel by small aircraft or boat to remote communities, build capacity, and work with Tribes, Alaska Native corporations, and local agencies to sustain forest stewardship and climate