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Description
The American Tree Farm System (ATFS), a program of the American Forest Foundation, is the oldest and largest certification system for non-industrial private forestlands in the nation. The Program Coordinator will provide administrative, logistical and organizational support to the American Tree Farm System, working under the supervision of Senior VP for Forestry Programs to implement certification, recognition, outreach and education programs for family forest owners throughout the United States.
Specific Duties:
- State Committee Inquiries and Fulfillment - general program inquiries, form requests, billing oversight, pass-through and grant funding correspondence, and other requests.
- General Inquiries - such as how to become a Tree Farmer, how to order TF signs, copies of magazine articles/back issues, other publications, and other general questions.
- Database Support - process data for mailings and printings and provide support for database users, assist with development of user's manual.
- Training Program Support - process orders for training manuals, coordinate manual printing, reproduce training CDs, label, package and mail CDs, prepare and mail certificates.
- Volunteer Recruitment Support - assist with direct mail campaigns, solicit mailing labels, coordinate mailings, and follow-up with positive responses.
- Convention Support - assist with convention registration, process thank-you letters to sponsors.
- Program Recognition and Awards - ensure timely ordering and delivery of state Tree Farmer of the Year and hardhat awards, assist with co-sponsor and state forester recognition.
- Meeting Organization Support - assist with preparations for national leadership and operating committee meetings.
- File Organization - develop an audit-ready comprehensive filing system.
- Other Duties As Assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in forestry or natural resources-related discipline preferred. Familiarity with Tree Farm program a plus.
The successful candidate will...
- Be energetic and task-oriented
- Have a strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively, with careful attention to detail
- Have excellent verbal and written communications skills, as the position requires interaction with an extensive network of program constituents - including Tree Farmers, foresters, industry and agency representatives - a friendly, helpful voice on the phone is essential
- Possess strong organizational skills
- Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access
- Have a positive, can-do attitude
Closing Date: December 15, 2005
To Apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, transcript, and list of references via fax or postal mail to:
American Forest Foundation
Attn: American Tree Farm System
1111 19th St NW Ste 780
Washington DC 20036-3603