Southeastern Region Manager

The Regional Manager will work with all members of the Old-Growth Forest Network team under the supervision of the Network Manager. The Regional Manager’s main objective is to grow and enhance our national network of forests and people who care about them, focusing on forests in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida. The Old-Growth Forest Network is a virtual organization with a nation-wide focus, based on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. This person should have a deep enthusiasm for forest preservation and advocacy; ability to inspire others to take action on behalf of the forests. 

The expansion of the Old-Growth Forest Network depends on volunteer County Coordinators who identify candidate forests in their area for possible Network inclusion. The Regional Manager will recruit, activate, and interface with County Coordinators, forest management personnel, OGFN staff, and others to dedicate forests into the Network. The Regional Manager will vet candidate forests based on descriptions, photos, interviews, and/or in-person visits for their suitability. The Regional Manager will coordinate dedication events, including planning, logistics, publicity, and representing OGFN at many of the dedications. Additional specific responsibilities are described below. 

The Regional Manager position is a part time, hourly non exempt remote work opportunity that averages 20 hours per week with a starting rate at $23.00/hr and access to part-time benefits. This position requires travel throughout that region. 

To apply: 

The application deadline is Monday, January 20th, 2025. Start date is flexible but March 1, 2025 is preferred.

• Send an email to the OGFN Network Manager, Nick Sanchez: resumes@oldgrowthforest.net. The subject line should read: “Southeast Regional Manager Application”.
• Introduce yourself in the body of the email and attach a single .pdf file. The file name should be your name (example: FirstnameLastname.pdf). 
• This single file should include your resume or c.v (make sure it includes current contact information) and statements addressing how you meet requirements 1 through 9 listed below. Please be sure to number your statements to match the numbers on the requirements.

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a variety of audiences
2. A deep enthusiasm for forest preservation and advocacy; ability to inspire others to take action on behalf of the forests
3. Knowledge of forest ecology (degree in ecology, environmental studies, environmental science, conservation biology or forestry is a plus)
4. Willingness to travel within the designated region
5. Comfortability in a forest environment and physically capable of hiking in rough terrain at least five miles in a day
6. Experience with decision making and negotiation in order to bring others together to bridge differences
7. Technological literacy (experience or willingness to learn each of the following: Salesforce, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, event management tools, electronic media such as video creation/editing tools)
8. Ability to work independently but maintain close relationships with other staff members in a remote work environment
9. Experience with event coordination and demonstrated ability to work with staff and outside partners to plan, publicize, coordinate, and attend forest events or other special events

Primary Job Duties 

● Network building – Identify eligible forests and manage their incorporation into the Old-Growth Forest Network. Maintain ongoing relationships and communications with forest owners/managers and volunteer County Coordinators. 

● Volunteer outreach and management – Recruit, activate, and manage our community of volunteers to effectively motivate them and keep them energized about OGFN’s mission; work with existing County Coordinators to promote ongoing community engagement with Network forests. 

● Event planning and management – Plan, publicize, and attend forest dedications across the designated region as forests are added to the Network or other special events are scheduled. ● Record keeping - Maintain information in the constituent database, the archive of organizational documents, the forest information database, and partner organization information. 

● Fundraising support – Work with Development Director and Executive Director to cultivate donor and funder relationships via Network building events. Invite, greet, and thank donors or funders who attend OGFN events as OGFN’s representative. Assist with grant proposals and reporting by providing ideas, data, and feedback regarding program work. 

● Communication – Communicate closely with OGFN team members about project work, events, priorities, planning, and progress. Work with other team members to coordinate outgoing communications. Communicate directly with supporters and volunteers to inspire action on behalf of forests. Contribute to OGFN communications and social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc. Communicate with media contacts to promote OGFN events, including writing and disseminating press releases. Report to and take direction from the Network Manager to ascertain priorities and consult on strategies.