Arizona Forestry Program Manager — Remote, Lead Restoration

Malaysianwildlife; Flagstaff (AZ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

35 days annual leave

403(b) retirement with 5% match

Professional development

Job summary

National Forest Foundation is seeking an Arizona Forestry Program Manager to oversee restoration programs and project pipelines across Northern and Southern Arizona, including forest fund initiatives and federal/state collaborations.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure project excellence from planning through closeout, while engaging funders and communities to expand restoration impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years in forestry or conservation project management with proven results.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with US Forest Service, funders, contractors and stakeholders.
• Lead forest restoration program development and project pipelines across Arizona.
• Oversee forest restoration project implementation including procurement, contracts, field oversight and QA.
• Serve as Timber Sale Administrator and Harvest Inspector for thinning projects.
• Manage budgets, contracts, reporting, timelines and compliance.
• Communicate project outcomes to funders, partners and leadership.
• Support fundraising and grant development for restoration work.
• Coordinate wood utilization and biomass removal opportunities and tribal programs.
• Supervise forestry staff and contractors; provide leadership and mentorship.
• Represent NFF as forestry subject matter expert in Arizona and Southwest.

Skills

Project management

US Forest Service policies

Arizona natural resources issues

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry or natural resources

Job description

National Forest Foundation is seeking an Arizona Forestry Program Manager to oversee restoration programs and project pipelines across Northern and Southern Arizona, including forest fund initiatives and federal/state collaborations.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure project excellence from planning through closeout, while engaging funders and communities to expand restoration impact.