Senior Manager

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

📋 Description

• Develop and implement projects and partnerships with the USDA Forest Service in Montana.

• Collaborate effectively with staff from American Forests and the USDA Forest Service.

• Oversee program logistics and field operations.

• Assist in grant and agreement management, which includes invoicing, reporting, grant writing, budget reforecasting, payment requests, match documentation, and modifications.

• Manage field staff supported by agreements with the USFS.

• Promote regional reforestation initiatives and partnerships on National Forest System lands.

• Handle reforestation and forest resilience partnerships, including meetings, reporting, and budgeting.

• Create new forest restoration projects, plans, partnerships, and agreements.

• Supervise reforestation activities such as planning, unit layout, contract administration, field implementation, quality control, planting, release, monitoring, surveys, and inventory.

• Coordinate field data collection, analysis, and adaptive management processes.

• Ensure field and safety logistics are managed effectively and required safety training is provided.

• Organize field protocols, templates, and best practices.

• Maintain expertise in silviculture, reforestation, forestry, and natural resource management.

• Cultivate relationships with agencies and regional stakeholders.

• Supervise seasonal and full-time staff, including managing timesheets, leave approvals, performance evaluations, and administrative tasks.

• Lead recruitment, hiring, and training efforts as necessary.

• Provide on-site supervisory support to staff and field crews.

• Assist with contractor relationship management and oversight.

• Help organize meetings, conferences, and events.

• Deliver public presentations.

• Plan and conduct site visits and field tours.

• Report to the Director, Northern Rockies, and supervise or support up to five direct reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or natural resources and a minimum of three (3) years of experience; or a Master’s degree in forestry or natural resources with at least two (2) years of experience.

• Experience in field forestry and/or reforestation.

• Experience in planning and executing forest management actions on federal lands.

• Proven experience in conducting fieldwork and implementing field-based projects.

• Experience in supervising teams, ideally in field-based and remote settings.

• Proficiency in project and partnership management.

• Experience with USDA Forest Service partnerships or projects is preferred.

• Strong organizational, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• State forestry license and/or Society of American Foresters Certified Forester certification is preferred.

• Current First Aid certification or willingness to be sponsored for certification.

• Familiarity with GPS and GIS tools, including AGOL, Field Maps, and Survey123 for mapping and geospatial data analysis.

• Experience in contract oversight and administration is preferred.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• Ability to travel frequently to various work sites.

• Spanish language skills are preferred.

• Capability to lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs.

• Willingness and ability to work in diverse terrains, dense vegetation, and under varying weather conditions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• Vacation and Sick Leave.

• 401(k) plan with a 5% match.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid Holidays.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Disability Insurance.

• Parental Bonding Leave.

• Technology Stipend.

• Life and AD&D Insurance.

• Bereavement Leave.

• Pet Benefits.

• Military Leave.

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• Remote work position.

• Reasonable accommodations available.