Deadline: Sun, 09/22/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Forest Stewards Guild Job Field: Forestry Policy/Administrative Job Type: Full Time Location: North Carolina Location Detail: Remote; Asheville, NC area or southwest VA preferred Job Description: Southeast Region Coordinator A key focus for The Southeast Region Coordinator will be to support education and outreach efforts in print and digital formats; community, partner, and member engagement; and supporting Guild projects and programs that may include some field work. Key Programs This position will engage with may include the Women Owning Woodlands Network, Seeing the Forest for the Queers community network for LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals, Guild membership, and Guild communications. This position will work closely with the Deputy Director, Communications Manager, and other program coordinators and managers in the east. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: Developing outreach and education materials related to ecological forestry in print and digital formats. Engage and serve current members while attracting new members through field trips, conference calls, meetings, and virtual events. Assist with training for Guild field crews and youth corps participants. Coordinating events and leading workshops and field trips. Convene and facilitate collaborative and community meetings. Representing the Guild at collaborative partnership meetings, events, and conferences Some field work may be required, as needed, to assist with ecological monitoring and field inspections of forest restoration projects and to visit Guild field crews and youth corps crews on difficult or hazardous terrain, and in other physically demanding environments. Manage project workflow and collaborate with a team using software such as Asana, Slack, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams. Maintain relationships with diverse project partners across the region. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge and experience in eastern forest ecosystems and communities Bachelor’s degree in a natural resources or environmental science related field OR related experience Experience with graphic design and producing print and digital media content Experience planning and facilitating workshops and other meetings or trainings Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational skills Ability to work both independently and with a team Competency with Microsoft Office software Experience using Adobe Creative Suite design software Valid driver’s license Legally authorized to work in the U.S. The drive to strengthen and expand forest stewardship A positive attitude Competency with using Adobe design software Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a natural resources, environmental science or related field Experience implementing, inspecting, and/or monitoring forest restoration projects Competency with using Esri ArcGIS Experience, interest, or qualifications in prescribed fire are appreciated, but not required Experience with website design and management Experience with membership recruitment and engagement Salary: $26.40-$27.59 per hour Benefits: Up to 64 hours paid sick leave per year accrued from the first day of employment. Paid leave is accrued monthly from the first day of employment. 12 paid holidays per year. Employer-sponsored comprehensive health and dental care coverage available after 30 days of employment. Short and long-term disability policies paid by the Guild after 60 days of employment. Life insurance provided by the Guild after 60 days. Flexible compensation plan available after 60 days. Retirement plan with an employer match is available after 90 days. Family Leave after 12 months, including up to six weeks paid leave and six weeks unpaid leave. Compassionate leave after first day of employment How to Apply: Apply here
