Forest Restoration Project Lead – Hybrid, NM

The Nature Conservancy (All); Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Forest Restoration Project Coordinator to develop, manage, and advance forest restoration projects across New Mexico. You will oversee contracts, engage landowners and contractors, and share progress with partners, funders, and the public.

This full-time, grant-funded role offers hybrid/remote work with one in-office day per week, and opportunities to apply science-based forest management to protect watersheds and rural communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years' experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, e.g., government officials, contractors, and landowners.
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English.
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, and web browsers.
• Demonstrated experience with project and/or contract management, ideally for natural resource conservation and restoration.
• Must have valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide project and contract support, including contract development, monitoring, and reporting.
• Serve as an internal point of contact for project landowners and contractors, including contract foresters.
• Talk about restoration project activities in public forums and with partners, landowners, and contractors.
• Make sure the program meets internal policies and external requirements.
• Work with minimal supervision and make independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
• Help with forest restoration project planning, fundraising, and internal communications as needed.

Skills

Relationship building

Independent work

English communication

Word/Excel

Project/contract management

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resource management or related field

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Forest Restoration Project Coordinator to develop, manage, and advance forest restoration projects across New Mexico. You will oversee contracts, engage landowners and contractors, and share progress with partners, funders, and the public.

This full-time, grant-funded role offers hybrid/remote work with one in-office day per week, and opportunities to apply science-based forest management to protect watersheds and rural communities.