[Hiring] Senior Manager, Northern Rockies @American Forests

Role Description

The Senior Manager, Northern Rockies will support our work with the USDA Forest Service (FS) in the state of Montana through developing and executing projects and partnerships; working in close collaboration between American Forests (AF) and USDA FS staff; overseeing program and field logistics; supporting grant and agreement administration, including invoicing, reporting, and grant writing; managing field staff supported by the USFS Agreements; and other relevant grants and agreements within their Region, including recruitment and hiring as applicable.

• Project Management (60%)
  • Work with the Region Director to advance regional reforestation activities and related partnerships primarily on National Forest System (NFS) lands.
  • Manage and support reforestation and forest resilience partnerships, including facilitation of and/or attendance at partner meetings, grants and agreement reporting, and budgeting.
  • Advance new forest restoration projects, plans, partnerships, and agreements to grow our work in the region.
  • Oversee implementation of reforestation-related activities on NFS lands, including planning, contract administration, field implementation, quality control, and monitoring.
  • Coordinate with relevant American Forests staff regarding field data collection, analysis, and adaptive management actions.
  • Oversee field and safety logistics for Region staff, ensuring requisite safety training and alignment with organizational requirements.
  • Coordinate with relevant USDA FS and AF staff on common field protocol, templates, and best practices.
  • Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, scientific research, and new developments in silviculture, reforestation, forestry, and natural resource management.
  • Build and maintain relationships on behalf of American Forests with key agencies and regional stakeholders.
  • Assist the Region Director with regular coordination between the USDA FS and partner organizations to prioritize workplans and agree on standards for work performed.
• Supervisory Duties (20%)
  • Supervise seasonal and/or full-time permanent employees, including timesheet and leave approvals, performance assessments, and assistance with administrative processes.
  • Lead recruitment, hiring, and training for additional staff as needed.
  • Provide in-field supervisory support for AF staff, field crews, and field support personnel as needed and appropriate.
• Grant Management/Administration (15%)
  • Collaborate with Resilient Forests’ Program Operations & Administration team on various grants and agreements administrative tasks, including reforecasting project budgets and preparing invoice documentation.
  • Support the Regional Director in frontline relationship management and oversight of contractors.
• Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
  • Assist American Forests’ staff in the delivery of relevant in-person meetings, conferences, and events.
  • Conduct public presentations at conferences and meetings.
  • Plan and lead site visits and field tours as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or natural resources with at least three (3) years of experience; or a Master's degree in forestry or natural resources with at least two (2) years of experience.
• Field forestry and/or reforestation experience, specifically planning and implementing forest management actions on federal lands.
• Experience supervising teams of people, ideally in field-based and remote environments.
• Working knowledge and experience in project and partnership management; partnership or project experience with USDA Forest Service preferred.
• Strong organization, project management skills, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Possession of a state forestry license and/or Society of American Foresters Certified Forester certification preferred.
• Possess a current First Aid certification or be willing to be sponsored in obtaining.
• Experience with GPS and GIS including AGOL, field maps, and Survey123 used for mapping and geospatial data analysis.
• Experience in contract oversight and administration preferred.
• A valid driver’s license, as frequent travel to work sites is required.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.

Requirements

• We don’t expect you to check every single box. If this role excites you, we want to hear from you!
• We’re interested in your ability to learn, collaborate, and bring fresh perspectives.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness
• Work-Life Balance
• Financial and Retirement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 401(k) 5% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Technology Stipend
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Pet Benefits
• Military Leave