Director of Research

~ At AMC, connecting you to the freedom and exhilaration of the outdoors is our calling. ~

We invite and help people of all ages and abilities to explore and develop a deep appreciation of the natural world. AMC helps you get outdoors on your own, with family and friends, and through activities close to home and beyond. With chapters from Maine to Washington, D.C., including groups in Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia, you can enjoy activities like hiking, paddling, cycling, and skiing, and learn new outdoor skills.

We offer advice, guidebooks, maps, and unique lodges and huts to inspire your next outing. You will also have the opportunity to support our conservation advocacy and research, youth programming, and work maintaining 1,800 miles of trails. We invite you to join us in the outdoors.

Position Overview

The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) seeks an experienced, visionary, and hands-on ecologist to lead AMC’s Research Department. AMC’s research and science-based policy analyses support the organization’s mission to promote the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of America's Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

The Director of Research will conduct applied research relevant to AMC’s mission, direct the department’s engagement in a broad range of on-going analyses and public policy issues, and provide vision in developing new research approaches in response to emerging issues, including but not limited to the interrelated issues of climate change, energy infrastructure, and open space conservation.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field of environmental sciences, or MS with a minimum of 8 years post-graduate employment in environmental/ecological sciences.
• Managerial experience of a team with a variety of disciplines across the environmental and conservation fields.
• Proven success in developing and implementing grant-fundable research projects.
• Ability to make scientific concepts and information understandable to non-experts.
• Interest in and ability to apply expertise to a wide range of natural resource policy and land management issues.
• Stature, experience, and desire to represent AMC in public policy debates, technical working groups, and other multi-stakeholder forums.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends, as well as a willingness to travel as needed.
• Ability to travel safely in the backcountry.

~ The AMC is an EOE and values diversity in the workplace. ~