Director, American Tree Farm System

Published on: November 3, 2014

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American Forest Foundation Published: November 3, 2014
Location
Washington , D.C.
Skill Level
Senior Level, Senior Level
Job Type
Full-time
Categories
Natural Resources/ Restoration / Outreach / Advocacy / Program Management
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The
American Forest Foundation
(AFF) works on the ground with families,
teachers, and elected officials to promote stewardship and protect our nation’s
forest heritage. ~

A commitment to the
next generation unites a nationwide network of forest owners and teachers
working to keep our forests healthy and our children well prepared for the
future they will inherit.  

The Foundation
is committed to creating a future where forests are owned and sustained by the
public, and that the public understands the social, economic, and environmental
benefits forests provide to our communities, our nation, and the world. AFF
seeks a Director, American Tree Farm Systems (ATFS) Network to join the
dedicated and committed AFF team. 

Position Overview 

Reporting to the
Executive Vice President, ATFS, Woodlands, and Policy, the ATFS Network director,
in conjunction with the volunteer corps, develops and implements a strategy to
build capacity, spur innovation and continuous improvement, strengthen performance,
and grow the system’s impact on the ground with and through the volunteer
network. 

Responsibilities  

  • Responsible for the daily operations of the volunteer network, the
    ATFS Network Director oversees all communications to the ATFS Committee
    Leadership and ensures the requests and concerns of State Committees are
    addressed. 
  • The new Director will demonstrate a clear passion for the AFF mission by actively engaging and interacting with a variety of constituents-volunteers, coworkers, business and community leaders, donors, board members, policymakers, and the general public. 
  • Finally,
    to drive impact and performance, the Director creates a culture of continuous
    improvement, learning and knowledge management within the ATFS network. 

Qualifications 

  • The ideal
    candidate is able to develop and execute a vision and strategy for the ATFS
    volunteer network, with a proven ability to engage and nurture volunteers,
    think critically and analytically, and clearly translate his/her ideas into
    meaningful and effective actions.
  • The successful candidate has a proven ability
    to engage volunteers and is eager to assist them in reaching both committee
    level and organizational level objectives to strengthen and expand the
    on-the-ground impact of ATFS. 

Note: Please
see full position profile here

To Apply 

  • All
    interested candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • To be considered, please click below: "Apply Here!" to submit
    a carefully crafted cover letter and resume.
  • Cover letters should be addressed to Ed Rogan.
  • Screening interviews will begin in
    late September.

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