Senior Forester: Landowner Outreach & Stewardship

Forest Stewards Guild; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maine Department of Agriculture and Conservation Forestry in Augusta seeks a Senior Planner Landowner Outreach Forester to implement Maine’s Be Woods Wise program, supporting wildlife habitat, recreation, water quality, and timber values on family woodland ownerships.

The role plans and runs landowner assistance programs, creates outreach materials, coordinates with district foresters and partners, and oversees grant administration with budget and reporting; frequent statewide travel and

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement landowner assistance programs.
• Develop outreach materials and coordinate with MFS District Foresters and partners.
• Manage grants including proposal, budget, and reporting; conduct on-site monitoring and evaluation.
• Frequent statewide travel and possible overnight trips, along with evening and weekend work.

Job description

The Maine Department of Agriculture and Conservation Forestry in Augusta seeks a Senior Planner Landowner Outreach Forester to implement Maine’s Be Woods Wise program, supporting wildlife habitat, recreation, water quality, and timber values on family woodland ownerships.

The role plans and runs landowner assistance programs, creates outreach materials, coordinates with district foresters and partners, and oversees grant administration with budget and reporting; frequent statewide travel and