Forest Conservation & Operations Lead (Hybrid)

The Foundation for Sustainable Forests; Spartansburg (Crawford County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foundation for Sustainable Forests seeks a Conservation & Operations Coordinator who is committed to conservation and community engagement. As one of two full-time staff, you will support land conservation projects, grants, donor relations, events, and communications, balancing office tasks with periodic fieldwork across northwestern Pennsylvania.

You will work closely with the Executive Director to advance conservation, stewardship, and outreach initiatives, contributing to the protection

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Conservation, Nonprofit Management, Communications or related field.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• Experience with database management and data organization.
• Experience using CRM systems.
• Experience with ESRI ArcMap or similar GIS applications.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate land conservation projects.
• Support fundraising, including grant-writing and annual appeals.
• Maintain accurate project, donor, and organizational records.
• Coordinate with Executive Director on community engagement, communications and marketing.
• Participate in site visits, forest tours, and stewardship activities.
• Coordinate Foundation-sponsored events and volunteers.

Skills

Effective communicator

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Database management

CRM systems

GIS (ESRI ArcMap)

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Forestry/Natural Resources/Environmental Science/Conservation/Nonprofit Management/Communications

Tools

ArcMap / ESRI GIS

Job description

The Foundation for Sustainable Forests seeks a Conservation & Operations Coordinator who is committed to conservation and community engagement. As one of two full-time staff, you will support land conservation projects, grants, donor relations, events, and communications, balancing office tasks with periodic fieldwork across northwestern Pennsylvania.

You will work closely with the Executive Director to advance conservation, stewardship, and outreach initiatives, contributing to the protection