Operations Forester

Appalachian Mountain Club; Greenville (ME); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

AMC membership

Discounts

Job summary

The Appalachian Mountain Club seeks an Operations Forester based in Greenville, ME to oversee daily operations on AMC’s Maine Woods Initiative lands. You will coordinate road maintenance, supervise timber harvests with contractors, and collaborate with the Land Department to advance multi-year forestry projects.

Ideal candidates have a forestry degree, Maine licensure or eligibility, 3–5 years of field experience, and GIS proficiency for planning and mapping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or related natural-resource field.
• Licensed forester in Maine or ability to obtain licensure.
• 3–5 years of operational forest experience.
• Experience overseeing forest road maintenance and project design.
• Familiarity with GIS for mapping and planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate road projects and maintenance on AMC’s 400+ mile road network following BMPs.
• Oversee timber harvests with contractors to meet silvicultural objectives.
• Support multi-year timber harvest planning and road/bridge project planning.
• Collaborate with local partners on road maintenance, construction, and crossings.
• Assist with layout for commercial and pre-commercial forestry projects.
• Develop and manage road and bridge/structure inventories.
• File and data manage MWI infrastructure project records.
• Oversee road construction contract administration and inspections.

Skills

GIS experience

Forest operations

Independent worker

Backcountry travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Greenville Office - Greenville, ME 04441

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $54,364.00 - $73,353.00

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Maine

The AMC seeks an Operations Forester to join our team and help oversee daily operations on AMC’s ownership in Piscataquis County. This position will report to the Forest Manager while closely collaborating with the entire Land Department and other departments managing the Maine Woods Initiative (MWI). The ideal candidate would be based in Greenville, Maine and focus on day-to-day operations on the MWI land base with occasional travel to other AMC managed properties.

What you’ll be doing at AMC

• Coordinate road projects and maintenance on AMC’s 400+ mile road network while adhering to Maine’s best management practices (BMP) and AMC’s land management objectives.
• Work closely with contractors on timber harvests to oversee that silvicultural objectives are being met and BMPs are being adhered to.
• Assist AMC’s resource management team (Huber Resources Corporation) and Land Department team with multi-year timber harvest planning and operational project planning (road construction and maintenance and bridge crossings).
• Work with local contractors and external partners to implement a variety of infrastructure related projects including road maintenance, road construction, crossing construction, and timber harvesting.
• Assist with layout for both commercial and pre-commercial forestry projects.
• Developing, managing, and overseeing road and bridge/structure inventory.
• File and data management for all MWI infrastructure projects.
• Road construction contract administration and inspections with contractors.
• Road winterization oversight on MWI property.
• Road layout and design on MWI property.
• Property line layout and marking of AMC owned properties.
• Work with AMC volunteers on AMC land and trail projects as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or other natural-resource related field with a focus on forest management.
• Licensed forester in the State of Maine or the ability to become a licensed forester.
• 3-5 years of experience working in the forest sector in an operational capacity.
• Professional experience with overseeing forest road maintenance, construction, and project design.
• Familiarity and professional experience with GIS software to create maps and utilize the software for planning and management.
• Experience managing harvest crews to meet the silvicultural objectives of the landowner.
• Knowledge of silvicultural harvest operations and harvest systems.
• Ability to work independently to achieve department goals and objectives as part of a high functioning team.
• Must be comfortable and able to work alone in a backcountry setting traveling by truck, snowmobile, ATV, snowshoe, and hiking.
• Ability to relocate to Piscataquis County, ME or within a commutable distance to AMC’s property.

What AMC Can Offer You

Salary range: 54364.00 - 73353.00

We are committed to fair compensation practices, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply. The initial salary represents our starting point, and our compensation philosophy is designed to reward and recognize the contributions of our employees as they grow within the organization. External candidates typically begin their journey with us at the starting point of the salary range. The final compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills and geographic differential relevant to the position, and will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits

• Health Plan: Generous employer contributions with optional vision and dental.
• Other Insurance: 100% employer paid life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability.
• Career Progression: The potential to have annual compensation reviews commensurate with performance and effort.
• Retirement: Voluntary 403(b) with 4% matching employer contributions and a vesting schedule.
• Paid Time Off: up to 4 weeks of paid earned time and up to 11 paid company holidays.
• Other Team Member Perks:
  • 30% discount on AMC Merchandise
  • Free Annual AMC Membership
  • 10 Free nights at AMC locations
  • Educational Assistance
  • Prodeals discounts on equipment & gear and more!

AMC’s commitment to working at the intersection of people and the outdoors extends to our hiring process. Every application is reviewed by real people and our team does not use AI to screen candidates or replace human judgment.

As we review your resume and setup interviews, our goal is to get to know you as an individual. While AI may be a helpful preparation tool, it is important to know that our priority is to understand your unique voice, experience, and perspective. If your application includes a writing prompt, please be prepared to discuss your reasoning and approach.

AMC encourages all interested candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. If you have a passion for the outdoors and believe your skills and experiences align with this role, we welcome your application.

The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility that serves children, disabled persons, or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.