Program Manager-Tennessee

Forest Stewards Guild; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 35,817 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards in Johnson City, TN is seeking a TN Field Coordinator to support a six-person field crew and Trail Specialists in remote and front-country trail work, volunteer events, and data collection. The role focuses on administrative duties and coordination with USFS and partners.

The position is permanent, full-time and based in Johnson City, TN with nonremote work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Performs administrative duties to support field staff.
• Coordinates with USFS staff and partner organizations to provide project lists and planning.
• Supports field crew and volunteers in data collection and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties to support field staff and coordinate with partners.
• Coordinate project lists and planning with USFS and partners.
• Assist field crew and volunteers with data collection and logistical needs.

Skills

Administrative support

Coordination

Field operations support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Based out of Johnson City, TN (Nonremote position)

Posted on Friday, July 24th, 2025

Employer: Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards

Location: Based out of Johnson City, TN (Nonremote position)

Status: Permanent, full-time

Compensation: $26-$27 per hr.; Health, dental, vision insurance (Health: SAWS pays 100% of monthly premium, 50% of premium for dependents.

The TN Field Coordinator on the Cherokee National Forest will be based out of the SAWS office in Johnson City, TN. The position will focus on supporting a six-person field crew as they complete remote, large-scale trail work and three Trail Specialists (and potentially three in KY) as they complete remote and front-country, smaller-scale trail work, including volunteer events and data collection.

The Field Coordinator performs administrative duties to support field staff and coordinates with USFS staff and partner organizations to provide project lists and planning for both the Trail Crew and Trail Specialists.

We envision forest stewardship as a nationwide imperative.