Forests Projects Coordinator

Feminist Majority Foundation; Atlantic City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Life insurance

Professional development

Vacation

Sick leave

Holiday leave

Job summary

The Forests Projects Coordinator position is based at the Alliance for the Bay in Lancaster, PA, with remote work permitted when possible and most work in person. The role requires residing within an hour’s drive of the Lancaster office, and may involve travel within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Successful applicants will work onTree planting projects, coordinate with landowners/contractors, train volunteers, and assist in grant proposals and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, wildlife biology, natural resources management, biology, environmental science; Master’s may substitute for 1 year experience.
• 2+ years relevant professional experience.
• Experience in project coordination and administration.
• Technical knowledge of tree ecology, species identification, forest health assessment, and reforestation practices.
• Ability to work outside, in harsh conditions, long days; occasional weekend work; lift 50 pounds.
• Strong communications and time management skills; problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field tree planting projects: landowner contact, plan writing, planting, maintenance, monitoring, and administration.
• Coordinate project implementation with contractors and assist contracting process.
• Train volunteers on sites; supervise seasonal employees and interns as delegated.
• Assist in pursuing funding via grant proposals and related program funding efforts.
• Assist with grant budgets, reporting, payments, invoices, procurement, and reimbursements.
• Participate in outreach efforts: presentations and events; work with partners.

Skills

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field

Master’s degree substituted for 1 year experience

Job description

https://www.allianceforthebay.org/job/forests-projects-coordinator-apply-by-november-15/

This position will work on the Alliance’s Forest Team on a wide range of reforestation, restoration and outreach projects in Pennsylvania. The position requires strong organizational and time management skills, careful attention to detail, administrative and project coordination experience, and the ability to form strong relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of audiences. This position will involve fieldwork and outreach including training volunteers, meeting with landowners, and implementing, monitoring, and maintaining tree planting projects. It will also entail extensive administrative duties and grant coordination. Candidates can expect a fast-paced work environment in both the office and field, with opportunity to grow and help shape future projects.

Specific Duties of this Position

• Coordinate tree planting projects in the field, including landowner contact, plan writing, planting, maintenance, monitoring, and administration.
• Coordinate project implementation directly with contractors, including communication and assisting throughout the contracting process.
• Coordinate and train volunteers (in large groups and individually) on project sites, may provide on-site direction to seasonal employees and interns as delegated.
• Assist in pursuing funding that enables the Alliance to meet its Strategic Goals through the Forests Program. Includes leading and/or collaborating in multiple, varied, successful grant proposals and similar programmatic funding efforts.
• Assist with components of grant budgets and reporting, including payments, invoices, procurement and contracting, reimbursements, and other similar tasks.
• Participate in and lead various outreach efforts, including presentations, events, and similar activities.
• Participate in workgroups, collaboratives, and partnerships with other conservation organizations.
• Participate in Alliance strategic planning efforts, internal committee, and problem-solving oriented teams as assigned. Contribute to the Alliance’s various Forests Program team efforts.
• Support external communications and partnership development.
• Other Forests Program related tasks, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, wildlife biology, natural resources management, biology, environmental science, or a relevant field. A Master’s degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Candidates with alternative education, but with extensive relevant professional experience, will also be considered.
• 2+ years relevant professional experience (including any internships) related to this position.
• Experience in project coordination and administration
• Technical knowledge of tree ecology, species identification, forest health assessment, and reforestation practices.
• Ability to work outside, sometimes in harsh conditions and long days, and occasional weekend work. Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds of weight.
• Strong communications skills, internally as part of a team and also with external audiences.
• Great time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
• Problem-solver, objective decision maker.

Supervision

The Forests Projects Coordinator reports directly to the Forests Program Manager.

Hours and Location

The Forests Projects Coordinator is based at the Alliance’s Lancaster, Pennsylvania office. Successful applicants will be required to reside within a one hour drive of the Lancaster, PA office. Much of the work will be in person, but the Alliance has a flexible work environment and remote work is permitted when possible. Some evening and weekend work may be required, especially during spring and fall planting seasons. Travel throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed is needed at times with most travel consisting between 30 minutes – 2 hours from the office. The position advertised is exempt, full-time (40 hours per week).

Wages and Benefits

$50,000 – $56,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits include: health, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement fund, life insurance, professional development opportunities, vacation, sick, and holiday and other leave, and more.