Forest Outdoor Program Coordinator

STI; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STI in Nashville, TN is seeking a State Forest Outdoor Recreational Program Specialist to manage and coordinate outdoor recreation initiatives within the State Forest system.

The role involves collaborating with government agencies and non-profit organizations, developing permitting structures, and preparing strategic reports. GIS-based mapping and stakeholder education are key components of the position.

Qualifications

• Experience managing outdoor recreation programs.
• Ability to coordinate with state/federal/local agencies.
• Strong report writing and GIS mapping skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster collaboration across government and non-profit partners.
• Develop internal permitting structure for outdoor requests.
• Prepare detailed reports for executives and stakeholders.
• Create GIS-based maps showing State Forest uses.
• Engage stakeholders and educate on forestry mission.
• Develop an outdoor recreational strategic plan.

Skills

GIS mapping

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Report writing

Budget planning

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Location:440 Hogan Road Nashville, Tennessee 37220-0000

Description

The State Forest Unit consists of 16 state forests and 172,375 acres ranging from mountain coves in East Tennessee to bottomlands along the Mississippi River. State Forests are managed for multiple use to maintain healthy and productive forests and to provide a sustained yield of high-quality timber and other forest products. An important part of multiple use management revolves around outdoor recreation. The State Forest system has experienced a significant increase in outdoor recreation over the past few years and is looking for someone to manage this program both internally with state forest staff and externally with outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

STATE FOREST OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST

General Responsibilities Include

• Nurture the collaborative relationships between natural resource agencies including state, federal and local governments as well as outdoor recreation non-profit organizations.
• Develop and maintain an internal permitting structure for outdoor recreational requests on State Forests.
• Prepare detailed reports for state executives and other stakeholders that describe current and possible future projects/activities.
• Work with state forest staff to create GIS-based maps designating State Forest uses.
• Engage outdoor recreational stakeholders and educate them on the mission of the Division of Forestry and how outdoor recreation interacts with natural resource management on State Forests.
• Develop an outdoor recreational strategic plan for the State Forest system.
• Work with State Forest Unit Leader to determine appropriate funding for outdoor recreational management on the State Forest system.