Deadline: Fri, 09/08/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Jefferson Land Trust Job Field: Community Forestry & Arboriculture Job Type: Full Time Location: Washington Location Detail: Chimacum, Washington Job Description: View complete job description: kinshiphr.com/jobs/jefferson-land-trust-community-forest-manager We are seeking a creative and self-motivated individual to become the Community Forest Manager for the Land Trust’s 918-acre Chimacum Ridge Community Forest. This position is public-facing, working with the local community, visitors, volunteers, partners, tribes, schools and Land Trust staff to manage the Forest to ensure that the desired ecological, economic, social, cultural, and educational benefits flow to the community. The Community Forest Manager is responsible for providing safe and equitable access for visitors through education, engagement, programming, and building and maintaining associated infrastructure, including signage, parking lot, trails, pavilion, and viewpoints. This position is also technical, working with contractors and public agencies to manage timber harvests that meet the priorities for the Community Forest. Jefferson County is home to a strong wood-based economy with a boat yard, lumber yards, wooden boat and woodworking schools, sawyers, fellers, and small local mills. The Community Forest is intended to provide a regular supply of timber to this part of the local economy. Interested candidates should read our Strategic Vision Framework for the Chimacum Ridge Community Forest. Qualifications: Core Competencies: Outgoing and friendly with the ability to meet, work, and communicate with diverse stakeholders and community members. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet time commitments. Work collaboratively with a strong ethos of cooperation. Act as a leader and uphold high ethical standards. Commitment to and knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication. Strong document preparation, reporting, and record-keeping skills. Strong attention to detail and planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Fluency with MS Office programs and Google Workspace Commitment to confidentiality Physical Requirements: Physically able to conduct demanding fieldwork and traverse occasionally rough terrains in variety of weather conditions. Ability to use a keyboard, complete written documents, and operate general office equipment. Ability to work occasional non-standard hours, including evening and weekend events. This position requires employee to have the ability to travel to various locations throughout Jefferson County for meetings or other assignments. This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Salary: Starting range $60,000-$70,000 per year DOE OR $48,000-$58,000 per year DOE + on-site housing Benefits: Paid vacation and holidays (12 days paid vacation in the first year (increases with service over time) + 11 annual paid holidays) Paid sick leave Medical and vision insurance Simple IRA retirement benefits Disability insurance Life insurance How to Apply: Send a resume and cover letter to kc@kinshiphr.com with the subject: Community Forest Manager. To ensure equity in hiring, Jefferson Land Trust is partnering with an HR Consultant, Kinship HR. Please direct all materials and questions via email to Kinship HR; please do not contact Jefferson Land Trust directly in regards to this role. In a brief (no more than one page) cover letter, please share your experience of and/or what inspires you about a community forest managed for sustainable timber harvesting and ecological benefit. We will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis through September 8, 2023. Priority will be given to applications received before this deadline; the position will remain open until filled.
