Forest Conservation Manager

~ American Forests has been protecting and restoring forests for more than 140 years. ~

And, while we may be the nation’s oldest conservation organization, our work today is more important than ever. Since 1990 alone, we have planted more than 50 million trees, helping to restore forests in all 50 states and nearly 50 countries.

This year, we will plant millions more in dozens of forest conservation projects. Together, these projects recover hundreds of thousands of acres of wildlife habitat, safeguard vital watersheds, absorb millions of tons of greenhouse gases and protect some of the most stunning landscapes in America.

American Forests is also a leading advocate for using trees and greenspace to make our cities more sustainable, beautiful and livable.

But, we need you in order to continue and expand our efforts. It’s time to get involved.

Position Overview

The Forest Conservation Manager will support American Forests’ efforts to conserve key forest landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as American Forests’ project expert.
• Provide technical assistance to partners and forest conservation community on how to develop successful landscape scale restoration projects using concepts from silviculture, forest ecology, conservation biology, and climate science.
• Use robust set of models to estimate benefits of forest conservation. Metrics to include carbon sequestration, water quantity, water quality, air quality and habitat.
• Develop follow-up protocols to document progress, successes and challenges over time and validate benefits.
• Conduct site visits to assess results of restoration projects build local partnerships.
• Develop methods for current and past projects to inform broader restoration strategies.
• Use Forest Inventory and Analysis, forest industry, conservation and other datasets to inform project strategies and outcomes.
• Serve as GIS team leader—developing map products and overseeing mapping projects.
• Build relationships with restoration partners and forest conservation community.
• Assist in developing program strategies.
• Administer American ReLeaf program.
• Manage the American ReLeaf grant solicitation, payment, and award process.
• Maintain internal project database to track project outcomes.
• Coordinate closely with Development and Finance Departments to collect information and maintain records on restoration projects.
• Support Development and Communications teams by providing information on project outcomes, story lines and costs.
• Periodically, write blogs and other communication pieces.

Qualifications

Requisite Education Or Certifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, natural resources, or forest management.

Required Experience:

• American Forests is focused on generating measurable, on-the-ground results that improve forest health.
• Most importantly, we are looking for smart people that can get things done.
• We constantly look for new ways to do conservation, so an ability to learn and adapt quickly is also important.
• Experience in policy, project, or program activity related to environmental, forest, or natural resource issues is required.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered in determining relative candidate qualifications.

Working Conditions:

• Most work will be in a general office environment, with some local meetings outside of the office.
• American Forests is located in downtown Washington, D.C., within walking distance of Metro stations on all lines, multiple bus lines, and Capital Bikeshare. Some travel (<10%) will be required outside of the Washington, D.C. area to engage with partners and assess projects.

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to upload your cover letter and resume to Eric Sprague, Director of Forest Conservation.  The position will remain open until filled.