Senior Manager

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

📋 Description

• Assist American Forests in collaborating with the USDA Forest Service in Montana by developing and executing projects and partnerships.

• Collaborate with the Region Director to promote regional reforestation efforts and partnerships on National Forest System lands.

• Manage partnerships related to reforestation and forest resilience, including organizing partner meetings, reporting, and budgeting.

• Propel initiatives for forest restoration projects, plans, partnerships, and agreements.

• Supervise the implementation of reforestation, which includes planning, unit layout, contract administration, field execution, quality control, and monitoring.

• Coordinate the collection and analysis of field data, adaptive management, protocols, templates, and best practices.

• Oversee logistics for field operations and ensure compliance with safety training and practices.

• Stay informed about developments in silviculture, reforestation, forestry, and natural resource management.

• Foster and maintain relationships with agencies and regional stakeholders.

• Supervise both seasonal and full-time staff, handling timesheets, leave approvals, performance evaluations, recruitment, hiring, and training.

• Provide on-site supervisory support for employees, field crews, and additional field support personnel.

• Manage grants and agreements, including budgets, invoices, payment requests, match documentation, and modifications.

• Aid in managing contractor relationships and oversight.

• Assist in organizing meetings, conferences, events, presentations, site visits, and field tours.

• Report to the Director of Northern Rockies and may oversee up to five direct reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or natural resources with 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.

• Field experience in forestry and/or reforestation.

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

• Experience in conducting fieldwork and implementing field-based projects.

• Demonstrated experience in supervising teams, preferably in field-based and remote settings.

• Working knowledge and experience in managing projects and partnerships.

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

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

• Current First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it with sponsorship.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Willingness to travel frequently to work sites.

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

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

• Preferred experience in contract oversight and administration.

• Ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 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.

• Reasonable accommodations.

• Remote work arrangements.