Job Type Permanent
Salary Details Competitive
Deadline Mar 27, 2020

About Us

The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.

Position Summary

The Conservation Forester is responsible for executing forest stewardship and management activities on The Nature Conservancy’s Central Cascades forest holdings (40,000 acres) and on adjacent public lands, including those owned by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Washington Department of Natural Resources and the United States Forest Service.

The Conservation Forester works closely with staff, partners, and contractors to restore forest health and stream habitat at a landscape scale in the Central Cascades while also striving to deliver social and economic benefits to the surrounding community. They may also assist, as needed, with forest management on the Conservancy’s or Partner’s forest holdings in the Willapa Bay or the Olympics Rainforest areas where the Conservancy manages approx. 35,000 acres.

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Associate’s degree and 5 years’ experience in natural resource management OR Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 3 years’ experience managing active logging projects, or commercial thinning and heavy equipment contractors.
  • Experience using ArcView GIS, GPS, data loggers, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) software.
  • Proven ability to complete multiple tasks independently with respect to timeline(s), budgets and deliverables.
  • Must have valid driver’s license and experience operating four-wheel drive vehicles on remote forest roads.
  • Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages
  • Ability to communicate and negotiate under stressful situations with contractors, partners, forest users, and community members.
HOW TO APPLYFor more information and to apply, please visit www.nature.org/careers and search for job ID# 48587 in the keyword search. Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM EST March 27, 2020. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Please visit our career center for a full list of all our open positions globally. New opportunities are posted daily!