Employer Sierra Institute for Community & Environment Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Position is open until filled, with review of applications beginning on April 18th, 2025.Anticipated start date is May of 2025. The position is open until filled. POSITION OVERVIEWThe Wood Utilization Project Coordinator/Manager will advance development of the organization’swood product campus at Crescent Mills with a specific focus on launching Mosaic Timber, California’sfirst Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) manufacturing operation. This is an exciting opportunity to leaddevelopment of CLT manufacturing and an innovative wood product campus tied to landscaperestoration and community revitalization efforts following the 2021 Dixie Fire. Candidate will advancethe critical bridge between landscape management and wood utilization. This is a multiyear positionwith long-term growth potential including organizational leadership responsibilities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES● Help establish the first full CLT manufacturing operation in California through work with aconstruction manager, contractors, and Vaagen Timbers, a leading national CLT productioncompany;● Lead and manage diverse project activities from concept to implementation, coordinatingwith internal staff and external partners;● Recruit other wood utilization businesses to the campus;● Facilitate communication between in-woods contractors, external partners, and SierraInstitute staff to promote consistent and coordinated availability of wood for utilization;● Support development of long-term supply contracting mechanisms on public and privatelands;● Cultivate and manage non-traditional public-private partnerships to support innovativebusiness models and cooperative marketing;● Oversee and potentially supervise staff or contractors as needed;● Participate in fieldwork, particularly in the summer and fall, with up to 20% travel required formeetings, site visits, and workshops; and● Work closely with the Executive Director to ensure alignment and track progress on projects. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTSQualifications:● Strong interest in wood utilization and forest health, with a willingness to learn and engagewith innovative business models and technologies;● Proven ability to manage projects, from conceptualization to implementation, in a dynamicand evolving environment;● Experience in business development, partnership building, and/or rural economicdevelopment;● Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and external stakeholders, including ruralcommunities, government agencies, and private sector partners;● Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to handle internal andexternal coordination; and● Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and manage multiple tasks andComplete knowledge of all systems and products is not expected, but a keen desire to learn andadvance innovative wood utilization operations locally and in other rural forest communities isessential. Knowledge of mass timber a plus.priorities simultaneously.WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThis position works primarily in an office setting, and involves work at a computer and communicatingwith contractors and partners for the majority of each day. Field work may occur, particularly duringthe summer and fall seasons. Some travel for meetings, site visits, and workshops is expected (up to20%), with occasional overnight stays (generally less than 1 night per month). Work will fall primarilywithin the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM Monday-Friday, though some variation is expected toaccommodate field work and other needs. This is primarily an on-site job at Sierra Institute’sTaylorsville Office.The Project Coordinator/Manager is expected to participate in all aspects of the organization’s WoodUtilization program, operating with significant independence under the supervision of the ExecutiveDirector. The Wood Utilization Project Coordinator/Manager must be capable of handling internal andexternal coordination among staff and external partners, serving in a leadership role, overseeingdiverse activities including business development. The Sierra Institute’s work is highly collaborative,requiring a willingness and commitment to working closely with other staff and diverse externalpartners to advance this work. APPLICATION PROCESS● Send cover letter, resume, and three references as one PDF to jobs@sierrainstitute.us. Use“Wood Utilization Project Coordinator” as the subject line.● Mention where you heard about the job (be specific).● Position is open until filled; applications reviewed on a rolling basis starting April 18th, 2025.● Anticipated start date is May of 2025.● Questions? Call 530.284.1022 or email jobs@sierrainstitute.us. Job Field: Other Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Taylorsville, CA Salary: $70,000-$105,000 Job Benefits: SALARY & BENEFITSThe wage for this position will be commensurate with experience and in the range of $70,000 to$105,000, dependent on experience.The Sierra Institute maintains a competitive benefits package, including:● Competitive benefits package, including health and dental coverage.● Retirement plan eligibility after 1 year.● Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick leave.● Flexible work schedule in a collaborative and supportive team environment. Application Deadline: Thu, 05/01/2025 - 12:00pm
