Forest Partnerships Catalyst – Southeast Alaska

The Nature Conservancy; Alaska; On-site; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Alaska is seeking a Regional Community Forest Catalyst to support community forest partnerships across Southeast Alaska. You will provide technical leadership, coordination, and capacity-building to local partnerships operating in Hoonah, Kake, and Klawock, with frequent travel within the region.

Reporting to the Southeast Alaska Program Director, you will help align priorities, advance habitat restoration, and develop funding opportunities while working with Tribes,

Qualifications

• BA/BS in forestry, natural resources, or related field.
• At least 5 years’ related experience coordinating partnerships or collaborative projects.
• 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.
• Specialized field trainings such as chainsaw, first aid, CPR, or wilderness first aid certifications.
• Experience explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences, with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and represents the Sustainable Southeast Partnership as a regional catalyst.
• Facilitates broader connection between the SSP and TNC’s Emerald Edge Network.
• Supports community forest partnerships through technical assistance and project coordination.
• Develops grant proposals, funding agreements, budgets, reports, and funding calendars.
• Provides and facilitate field instruction, workforce development support, and training opportunities.
• Maintains shared partnership metrics, project data, maps, and reporting systems.
• Ensures compliance with TNC policies, funder requirements, and partnership reporting obligations.

Education

BA/BS in forestry, natural resources, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Online

Microsoft Office

Teams

Box

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Alaska is seeking a Regional Community Forest Catalyst to support community forest partnerships across Southeast Alaska. You will provide technical leadership, coordination, and capacity-building to local partnerships operating in Hoonah, Kake, and Klawock, with frequent travel within the region.

Reporting to the Southeast Alaska Program Director, you will help align priorities, advance habitat restoration, and develop funding opportunities while working with Tribes,