Forester

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

📋 Description

• Oversee timberland assets in New Hampshire, with a focus on northern hardwood forests as well as spruce, fir, and mixed cover types.

• Work closely with the Area Manager while providing support for the same client portfolio of natural asset investments.

• Cultivate service-oriented relationships with MIMT and MIMFM personnel while upholding client fiduciary responsibilities.

• Adhere to stewardship practices concerning water quality, soil health, invasive species, and compliance with SFI/FSC certification standards.

• Supervise and enforce safety protocols for personnel, contractors, and property assets.

• Contribute to area operations management, which includes planning, budgeting, GIS updates, and quarterly property reports.

• Manage harvesting operations, encompassing harvest planning, field inspections, timber cruising, timber merchandising, scheduling, bid analysis, contracting, and security inspections.

• Aid in the marketing of wood products and the exploration of new market opportunities.

• Assist with the oversight of road construction and maintenance.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations and conservation easements.

• Support the development of annual operating plans and year-end stakeholder reporting.

• Participate in stakeholder meetings regarding conservation easements.

• Assist with agreements related to recreational trail usage.

• Manage harvest volumes and silvicultural prescriptions while ensuring compliance with conservation easements and carbon projects.

• Help resolve issues related to trespassing, encroachment, illegal activities, and environmental concerns.

• Utilize and supervise consultants for field-related tasks.

• Explore non-timber income opportunities and assist in managing the cabin license program.

• Support the fulfillment of wood flow and wood delivery agreements.

• Report on operational status, market conditions, stewardship efforts, risks, safety, budgets, and any casualty losses.

• Assist in the planning and leading of property tours.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in forestry or equivalent experience is required.

• At least 1 year of relevant career experience.

• Experience in organizational and team supervision is preferred.

• Proficient in the management of Northern Hardwood, Spruce, Fir, and mixed cover type forests.

• Understanding of management costs and return expectations.

• Familiarity with discounted cash flow analysis.

• Experience in harvest administration.

• Background in timber marketing is essential.

• Proficient in leadership principles within a team-oriented work environment.

• Knowledge of forest stewardship principles.

• Awareness of safety protocols related to timberland operations.

• Understanding of employee, client, community, and industry relations, including communication and employee safety.

• Proficient with timberland accounting, inventory/GIS systems, and general forestry operations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment that promotes well-being and inclusion.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance availability.

• Mental health support services.

• Vision insurance options.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Life and AD&D insurance benefits.

• Adoption and surrogacy benefits.

• Wellness programs.

• Employee and family assistance plans.

• Pension and 401(k) savings plans.

• Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions.

• Financial education and counseling resources.

• Up to 11 paid holidays each year.

• 3 personal days off annually.

• 150 hours of vacation time per year.

• 40 hours of sick leave each year, or more as required by law.

• Statutory leaves of absence.

• Incentive compensation linked to business and individual performance.

• Support for learning and career growth opportunities.