Director – Ecosystem Services Markets

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

📋 Description

• Effectively overseeing consulting projects with peer organizations and professional firms from initiation to completion, with a focus on developing methodologies and tools to measure the water and other benefits derived from reforestation and forest health initiatives.

• Identifying and establishing a business case for new innovative areas within American Forests, particularly regarding funding and financing strategies that support resilient forest ecosystems.

• Conducting evaluations of impactful policy interventions at both state and municipal levels that promote increased financial support for reforestation and forest health.

• Analyzing and sharing insights from external datasets pertaining to relevant corporate partners.

• Successfully creating and delivering presentations to teams throughout American Forests on emerging trends, new tools, and various topics.

• The Director for Emerging Ecosystem Services Markets will act as a pivotal thought leader for American Forests on innovative ecosystem services markets and financing mechanisms in the U.S., including water and resilience markets.

• Manage daily interactions with expert consultants concerning water benefit accounting from reforestation and other restoration efforts.

• Collaborate with the science team on developing impact measurement tools and methodologies.

• Research, Data Analysis, and Thought Leadership: Actively monitor and communicate trends related to ecosystem services markets to the American Forests teams.

• Oversee the administration of consulting projects, including monitoring project progress, documenting outcomes, and preparing final grant reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or a related discipline is required.

• A master's degree in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering is highly preferred.

• At least seven (7) years of experience in project management related to hydrology, civil engineering, forestry, natural resources, or ecological restoration with demonstrated success.

• Experience in water benefit accounting and corporate water stewardship.

• Proficient in creating and editing financial models using Excel.

• Experience in a consulting firm or other project-based, professional services-oriented role.

• Familiarity and comfort with software platforms and technical tools for project tracking and data management.

• Proficiency with Airtable, ArcGIS, Excel, and other geospatial or project management software is preferred.

• Strong analytical skills, creativity, curiosity, openness to feedback, and the ability to effectively engage with individuals at all organizational levels.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical data to non-technical audiences.

• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• A systems thinking approach to problem-solving.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental coverage

• Vision coverage

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible spending accounts

• Disability insurance

• Life insurance

• AD&D insurance

• Vacation and sick leave

• Paid holidays

• Parental bonding leave

• Bereavement leave

• Military leave

• 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match

• Technology stipend

• Pet benefits