Remote-Friendly Forest Projects Coordinator (Field & Grants)

Feminist Majority Foundation; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement fund

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Vacation

Sick leave

Holiday and other leave

Job summary

The Feminist Majority Foundation seeks a Forests Projects Coordinator to manage fieldwork, landowner coordination, and volunteer training in the Lancaster, PA area. This role emphasizes coordination with contractors, grant activities, and outreach efforts within the Forests Program.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, both in the office and on-site, with travel within the Chesapeake Bay watershed as needed and a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends during planting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, wildlife biology, natural resources management, biology, environmental science, or a relevant field.
• Master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• 2+ years relevant professional experience (including internships) related to this position.
• Experience in project coordination and administration.
• Technical knowledge of tree ecology, species identification, forest health assessment, and reforestation practices.

Responsibilities

• 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 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, including grant proposals and 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 outreach efforts, including presentations, events, and similar activities.

Skills

Project coordination

Administration

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry, wildlife biology, natural resources management, biology, environmental science, or related field

Job description

The Feminist Majority Foundation seeks a Forests Projects Coordinator to manage fieldwork, landowner coordination, and volunteer training in the Lancaster, PA area. This role emphasizes coordination with contractors, grant activities, and outreach efforts within the Forests Program.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, both in the office and on-site, with travel within the Chesapeake Bay watershed as needed and a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends during planting