Northern California Program Manager

~ Chartered by Congress, the National Forest Foundation was created in 1993 with a simple mission: bring people together to restore and enhance our National Forests and Grasslands. ~

As the nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service, we work with the agency and thousands of Americans each year to promote the health and public enjoyment of our 193-million-acre National Forest System. We believe that communities should play a leading role in determining the future of our National Forests and Grasslands, so we focus our efforts on connecting these communities, and the people who comprise them, to the tools, knowledge, and funding to become active and devoted stewards of this incredible public estate.

Position Overview

National conservation organization seeks a regular, full-time Northern California Program Manager. Position to be located in Northern California.

Responsibilities

• Position oversees and facilitates Lake Tahoe West stakeholder interagency meetings with the U.S. Forest Service, local communities, state agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners to support National Forest Foundation strategic plan and long-term goals in California;
• Develops and oversees contents for administrative and communication materials;
• Serves as contact for agency, public audiences, press and media;
• Manages grants and multiple sub-contracts and prepares reports; and
• Raises funds for California Programmatic work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (but prefer graduate level) in conservation, forestry, planning, environmental science or related field; and
• 5 years' in related field. 

Compensation: Excellent compensation package.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to email a résumé and cover letter. 
• No phone inquiries.
• Application Deadline: Friday July 21, 2017.

~ The National Forest Foundation is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a policy of nondiscrimination in all recruiting and employment practices on the basis of race, religion, political affiliation, physical disabilities, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin. The Foundation is a multicultural and diverse organization. All employees are respected, accepted, and appreciated for their unique and important contributions to the mission. The National Forest Foundation offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. ~