Community Forest Catalyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alaska.

📋 Description

• Act as a regional catalyst for the Sustainable Southeast Partnership.

• Participate in regional events, collaborate within the network, and link partners to wider TNC networks.

• Facilitate relationships between the SSP and TNC’s Emerald Edge Network.

• Provide technical assistance and project coordination to support community forest partnerships in Hoonah, Kake, and Klawock.

• Cultivate relationships and foster cooperation with partner organizations, Tribal governments, agencies, and community groups.

• Assist communities in linking economic opportunities related to non-old-growth forest products with sustainable forest stewardship.

• Create grant proposals, funding agreements, budgets, reports, and funding timelines.

• Deliver and facilitate field instruction, workforce development support, and training sessions.

• Coordinate regional collaborations among Tribes, Alaska Native corporations, nonprofits, agencies, and TNC personnel.

• Maintain shared metrics, project data, maps, and reporting systems for partnerships.

• Ensure adherence to TNC policies, funder requirements, and partnership reporting responsibilities.

• Engage with youth through stewardship and partnership programs as necessary.

• Travel frequently by small aircraft and boat throughout Southeast Alaska.

⛳️ Requirements

• A BA/BS in forestry, natural resources, or a related field, along with 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proven experience in coordinating partnerships or collaborative projects among multiple organizations.

• Proficient in grant writing and managing awarded funds and reporting.

• Experience in organizing training events or collaborating with field crews.

• Familiarity with traveling by small aircraft or boat to rural communities, including multi-day stays in remote areas.

• Competence with common office software (Microsoft Office, Teams, Box, web browsers).

• Experience working directly with Tribes, Alaska Native organizations, or other Indigenous communities.

• Ability to work effectively in rural, remote, or Indigenous-led communities.

• Knowledge of Southeast Alaska landowner contexts, including the Tongass National Forest, Alaska Native corporations, State and municipal lands, and Tribal stewardship interests.

• Experience with USDA Forest Service processes and partnership pathways, including NEPA, agreements, stewardship contracting, and Good Neighbor Authority.

• Background in forest restoration, young-growth management, fish passage, or watershed restoration.

• Proven ability to facilitate or convene organizations without formal obligations to each other.

• GIS, spatial analysis, or data management skills, including proficiency in ArcGIS Online.

• Experience supervising or training field crews.

• Specialized field training certifications, such as chainsaw, first aid, CPR, or wilderness first aid.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Experience working autonomously, managing multiple project timelines, and exercising sound judgment away from the office.

• Valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.

• Successful completion of TNC’s background screening process.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match.

• Parental leave.

• Accrued paid time off.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Disability insurance.

• Employee assistance program.

• Additional life and work well-being benefits.

• Flexible work environment.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Flexible scheduling options.