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Conservation Manager
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Sectors Conservation & Ecology
Location California - America North
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Company Name American Forest Foundation
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IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The American Forest Foundation (AFF) seeks a smart and highly motivated candidate to join their Western conservation team. The California Conservation Manager supports the Director, Western Conservation to develop, implement, and manage strategies that lead to conservation outcomes in high priority landscapes within California. The Manager will have the unique opportunity to lead the day-to-day management of the California program while working as part of a regional as well as national conservation team.  This position is located in California.
 
Position Summary
 
The Manager will oversee the day-to-day implementation of a $9.6M body of work to deliver technical and financial assistance to non-industrial private forest landowners across nine counties in the northern Sierra and southern Cascade ranges. In addition, the Manager will establish or build on strong relationships with project partners, stakeholders, and decision-makers to integrate this work with related and on-going work as well as identify opportunities to increase the scope and impact of AFF’s work within California.
 
Position Overview
  • Manage the day-to-day operations to engage ~10,000 NIPF landowners across northern California resulting in over 40,000 acres of forest health and/or reforestation treatments over 4 years.
  • Ensure project partners have the tools, knowledge, and capacity to help in the achievement of these outcomes.
  • Develop and oversee of systems, protocols, and process to ensure rigorous accountability in the use of program resources and towards program outcomes.
  • Facilitate and manage partner and stakeholder communications; cultivate new partners and donors
  • Establish strong working relationships with regional opinion-leaders and decision-makers to increase the visibility and support of AFF’s work within the state
  • Manage vendors and consultants  
  • Manage program budget, overseeing tracking and funding allocations and development of progress reports and financial updates for funders 
  • Oversee collection of project data to ensure fiscal accountability while contributing to the analysis and evaluation of that data
  • Development and dissemination of program reports internally and externally
?Skills and qualifications include:
  • Project management experience, including budgeting and contracting
  • Experience managing, cultivating, and balancing multiple partnerships
  • Outstanding organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with unfailing attention to detail
  • Demonstrable self-starter with tenacity, resilience, and high energy
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a wide variety of constituencies, including co-workers, business and community leaders, partners, donors, board members, volunteers, public officials, and the public at large, in a wide variety of settings
  • Experience working within the forestry sector and familiarity with California regulations and forestry practices highly desired
  • Experience with data management and business systems required
  • Passion for conservation and dedication to AFF’s strategic mission
  • Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout northern California and out-of-state as needed
Education/Experience:
 
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required in forestry, business, communication or related field, master's degree is preferred.  At least three years of experience in forestry, environmental science, business or related fields is required.
 
This position requires a self-starter who can work without constant, direct supervision and who is dedicated to contributing to both regional and national teams. Salary is commensurate with experience and is combined with an attractive benefits package. Location is flexible within California, though preference will be for those who are able to provide a consistent and visible presence within the southern Cascades and northern Sierra project area.
 
We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
 
Application Deadline: September 28, 2018.
For more information on the American Forest Foundation, please visit forestfoundation.org.  To apply, please follow links.
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