Senior Reforestation Program Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Lead the National Reforestation Program initiatives for NFF.

• Drive innovation and manage complex funding sources.

• Oversee program staff and manage comprehensive reforestation efforts from nursery production to post-planting monitoring throughout the U.S.

• Establish best practices and enhance expertise in all reforestation-related activities.

• Provide guidance and assistance to NFF Field Teams.

• Identify new programmatic opportunities and broaden nationwide scopes of work.

• Lead the creation of national and regional resources for reforestation.

• Integrate Reforestation, Field, and other NFF programs effectively.

• Develop, negotiate, manage, and implement scopes of work for reforestation projects at national, regional, and local levels.

• Remotely oversee strategic project portfolios throughout their entire life cycle, including contract and budget management.

• Collaborate with the U.S. Forest Service, conservation NGOs, private-sector partners, federal and state agencies, local governments, tribal partners, and nonprofit organizations.

• Facilitate engagement with Forest Service leaders who influence reforestation practices and funding.

• Manage multiple grant program budgets and fulfill reporting requirements.

• Support private and public sector funding through project assistance for corporate partners and donors.

• Assist in strategy formulation, launch, and quantitative projections for programmatic campaigns and objectives.

• Ensure high-quality impact measurement and monitoring activities.

• Provide supervision, coaching, and mentorship to direct reports.

• Stay informed on trends, emerging issues, policy interventions, and innovations in conservation programming related to reforestation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree preferred in Forestry, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• At least five (5) years of professional experience in forestry, ecological restoration, reforestation, or project planning.

• Familiarity with forest ecosystems, native tree species, and basic silvicultural practices.

• Understanding of federal land management practices, particularly U.S. Forest Service procedures and reforestation practices.

• Proficient in GIS, GPS, and data management systems.

• Strong organizational and communication abilities.

• Experience in supervising and managing remote-based project-level staff.

• Capability to work in remote environments and willingness to travel.

• Commitment to NFF's mission and understanding of the U.S. Forest Service's purpose and management of National Forest lands.

• Must possess authorization to work in the United States.

• Eagerness for continuous learning and improvement.

• Ability to clearly articulate and comprehend forest restoration projects.

• Competence in collaborating with diverse individuals holding differing and sometimes conflicting opinions while maintaining neutrality.

• Willingness to travel regularly, work outdoors, and maintain a flexible work schedule, including participation in weekend and evening events.

• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment and demonstrate flexibility.

• Excellent analytical capabilities with a keen attention to detail.

• Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

• Frequent travel to remote work sites is mandatory.

• Reliable internet access and a dedicated workspace are required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance covered at 75% by the organization for employees and their dependents.

• Vision insurance provided at 50% by the organization for employees and their dependents.

• Health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions ranging from $1,878-$3,750 per year.

• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care.

• Employee assistance program (EAP) offered at no cost.

• 403(b) retirement plan featuring a 5% employer match after one (1) year of service.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance provided at no cost.

• Basic life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with options for voluntary life insurance.

• Discounted whole life insurance available.

• Employees begin with 35 days of annual leave, including sick leave, personal leave, and holidays.

• Annual leave accrual rates increase with length of service.

• Family & medical leave available for up to sixteen (16) weeks, with up to four (4) weeks paid.

• Access to Training & Development Programs.

• Professional development reimbursement up to $1,000 per year.

• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission and work in stunning locations.