[Hiring] Regional Manager @Forest Stewardship Council US

Role Description

The Regional Manager, Southeast is the business development and relationship management lead responsible for advancing FSC certification growth and retention within the assigned territory. This role focuses on three primary objectives:

• Grow FSC-certified Forest Management acreage
• Increase participation of primary processors within FSC Chain of Custody certification
• Retain existing forest management and primary processor certificate holders

This is a remote position requiring up to 30% travel within the region. Success depends on maintaining a strong field presence and building relationships across the forestry and forest products sectors. The Regional Manager, Southeast is responsible for the Southeast region, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas. An established certification pipeline exists within the region, providing a foundation for continued growth and relationship development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Forest Products, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field.
• Eight or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong understanding of forestry, forest products, or natural resource management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Business development, market development, or client relationship management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Requirements

• Degree from an SAF-accredited forestry program (preferred).
• Experience with FSC certification systems (preferred).
• Existing relationships within western forestry or forest products sectors (preferred).
• Experience working with landowners, public agencies, tribal forestry programs, family forest owners, or primary processors (preferred).

Benefits

• We are a fully remote organization.
• Our salaries are competitive with similar nonprofits and are adjusted to reflect local living costs.
• 100% coverage for employee medical and dental insurance at no charge, with partial coverage for your dependents.
• Generous PTO.
• Employer-matched 401k retirement account.
• Work-from-home tools & equipment to support your at-home office needs.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

• Grow FSC-certified forest management acreage within the region.
• Increase participation of primary processors in FSC Chain of Custody certification.
• Develop and maintain a healthy pipeline of certification opportunities.
• Contribute to FSC US’s goal of reaching 45 million FSC-certified acres by 2028.

Please note: We can only consider US residents based in one of the following states for this position: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The deadline for submitting applications is October 25, 2026.