National Forest Foundation (NFF) is pleased to offer a regular, full-time, 3-Year Term position that will work to support NFF’s forestry projects throughout New Mexico.

About the NFF: The National Forest Foundation inspires all people to embrace and protect our awe-inspiring natural world. In cooperation with hundreds of partners, we lead natural solutions that restore the health of our people and planet.

Position Function: The New Mexico Forestry Project Coordinator reports to the New Mexico Program Manager, Southwest Program. The incumbent is responsible for supporting forest restoration efforts as part of the Northern and Southern New Mexico Forest Funds, including projects on the Carson, Santa Fe, Cibola, Gila, and Lincoln National Forests, with a focus on oversight of forestry and restoration project implementation and management.

Position Duties and Responsibilities: The New Mexico Forestry Project Coordinator’s responsibilities include:

• Build and develop close and mutually beneficial relationships among the U.S. Forest Service, the NFF, and New Mexico field partners to implement effective community-based conservation partnerships.
• Coordinate and manage forest-related restoration efforts, providing oversight of on-the-ground project implementation (e.g., working with logging crews, coordinating between U.S. Forest Service and contractors, facilitating final inspection, etc.).
• Help develop and implement work under Master Stewardship Agreements (MSAs), Participating Agreements, and/or Challenge Cost Share Agreements with the U.S. Forest Service.
• Expand and support current Wood For Life initiatives including wood bank establishment, indigenous and traditional community meeting participation, pre implementation and implementation of forest fuelwood thinning projects, and wood hauling coordination and delivery.
• Coordinate and develop Requests for Proposals and contracts for all forest restoration projects, and work accordingly with NFF staff to process, select contractors, and oversee implementation of projects.
• Report on outcomes and deliverables of forest restoration projects. Outcomes include a verbal and/or written report related to each project as required by grantors.
• Identify partnerships and grants and provide input and support for expanding capacity for forest thinning projects and other restoration projects. Provide support in establishment of grants and development opportunities and attend meetings with parameters and/or potential funders.
• Effectively communicate with and engage the public in caring for their National Forests and Grasslands through community-based conservation initiatives and outreach and awareness campaigns.
• Maintain a breadth of knowledge about current trends, emerging issues, policy interventions, and innovations in the field of forest restoration.
• Serve as a point of contact in the NFF for forest restoration and related development activities in New Mexico and the Southwest Region.
• Provide forestry and fuels reduction project oversite for a multitude of projects including but not limited to hand thin, mastication, traditional ground-based logging, and common stand exams.
• Conduct Timber Sale Administration duties including but not limited to timber marking, basic timber cruising, inspections, documenting findings, and collecting data.
• Conduct basic project layout and preparation activities including, but not limited to, flagging boundaries and resource protection buffers, landings, skid trails, and temporary roads.

Location: The location for this position is New Mexico. Applicants must be able to travel regularly throughout the State. This position is a work-from-home position and requires reliable internet access and a dedicated workspace.

Compensation: The NFF offers competitive compensation and benefits and has recently implemented a new compensation program as part of our commitment to transparency. The salary range for this position will be in the $56,240 to $73,008 range. Please note that the indicated salary range describes the full range for an incumbent in this position, new staff will generally start near the base end of the range. NFF is committed to internal salary equity.

To Apply: Applicants must include both a cover letter and resume. Incomplete packages will not be considered. Position is open until January 4th, 2025. Please visit our careers site to apply online.

The National Forest Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates in this search. For more information about the National Forest Foundation, visit the website at: www.nationalforests.org

Education and Qualifications. NFF expects the New Mexico Forestry Project Coordinator to possess the following educational and experiential qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or Professional Certification, in conservation, forestry, natural resource management, environmental science, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least three years of work experience with conservation programs, project planning, and/or coordinating project implementation.
• Involvement in project planning, coordination, accomplishment and budget tracking, and project operations management that involve multiple implementation partners, contractors, contracts for services, and funding sources.
• Experience with land and watershed science, policy, and management, including fire science, vegetation management, wildlife conservation, and/or meadow and stream restoration.
• Commitment to the mission of the NFF and familiarity with the purpose of the U.S. Forest Service and National Forest Land Management.
• An understanding of New Mexico's natural resource issues.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Strong writing skills and public speaking experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Abilities and Skills. NFF expects the New Mexico Forestry Project Coordinator to possess:

• Ability to understand and clearly communicate about forest restoration treatment types and systems, including restoration prescriptions, on-the-ground operations, treatment specifications, guidelines, and desired conditions for a diversity of forest and watershed ecosystem projects
• Ability to work with a wide range of people with differing and sometimes conflicting opinions, and to always maintain neutrality.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly, work in outdoor conditions and maintain a flexible work schedule, including participation in weekend and evening events.
• Ability to work well and be flexible in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to represent the NFF in a clear and professional manner through excellent written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A strong attention to detail, with skill in working in a timely and well-organized fashion.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS online, journal builder, and basic cartography and map design.
• A valid U.S. Driver’s License.