Maine Forest Stewardship Leader

The Nature Conservancy; Maine; On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) with 8% match

Parental leave

PTO

Life insurance

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy’s Maine Chapter seeks a knowledgeable Forest Stewardship Manager to lead the Wolastoq - St. John River Forest. This field-based role oversees forest stewardship, ecological monitoring, and partnerships.

You will coordinate with staff and partners, manage budgets, ensure FSC and carbon project standards, and travel regularly to northern Maine. Residence near Baker Lake is recommended.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in natural resources or related field.
• 5+ years in natural resource management or related field.
• Experience with GPS and GIS for data collection and mapping.
• Experience managing complex projects, including budgets, timelines, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee forest stewardship to meet Conservancy goals and FSC standards.
• Coordinate ecological monitoring, forest inventory, and data management.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and field staff; ensure safety and timelines.
• Engage with partners, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders to advance conservation goals.

Skills

Forest management

Ecological inventory

GIS data

Project management

Communication

GPS data

Education

BA/BS in natural resources or related field

Tools

GPS

GIS software

Job description

The Nature Conservancy’s Maine Chapter seeks a knowledgeable Forest Stewardship Manager to lead the Wolastoq - St. John River Forest. This field-based role oversees forest stewardship, ecological monitoring, and partnerships.

You will coordinate with staff and partners, manage budgets, ensure FSC and carbon project standards, and travel regularly to northern Maine. Residence near Baker Lake is recommended.