|
NEFF Employment Opportunities
The New England Forestry Foundation is an equal opportunity employer
and seeks a diverse pool of candidates.
Community Forest Programs Coordinator
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Community Forest Programs Coordinator is an enthusiastic team player who
focuses on outreach and partnership-building centered on NEFF Community Forests,
landowners, forest conservation and stewardship professionals, and volunteers.
This position promotes and implements adult-oriented forest education, outreach,
and stewardship activities in support of NEFF’s mission of promoting sustainable
forest management on private lands throughout New England. It also incorporates
various communications activities.
We are seeking a candidate who holds a Bachelors degree or higher in a natural
resources or related field and who has knowledge and experience in forestry and
land conservation. Strong interpersonal skills are a must. In addition, this
individual should possess excellent writing and speaking skills and have the
ability to communicate with a variety of people in diverse settings. Familiarity
with website design and maintenance is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Forest Stewards Program
1. Manage and expand the volunteer Forest Stewards program by recruiting and
orienting new volunteers.
2. Cultivate the current 95 volunteers by providing support, personal
communication, and technical assistance throughout the year.
3. Design and host semi-annual training sessions and field trips for volunteers.
4. Generate year-round group communication and training materials, and create
opportunities for peer-to-peer information sharing and support.
Educational Programming and Community Relations
1. Implement education activities focused on forest landowners and forest
conservation and stewardship professionals.
2. Implement community forest-based programs focused on NEFF forests such as the
annual Community Forest Discovery Days program.
3. Coordinate pre-timber harvest walks prior to each timber harvest.
4. Present information about NEFF’s activities and mission to various groups as
appropriate.
5. Develop and administer special projects, such as the Carye Family Land Trust
and the EPA targeted watershed grant in the Nashua River Watershed..
Communications
1. Develop communications materials for Forest Steward and community education
programs.
2. Maintain and update website.
3. Write quarterly newsletter articles.
Fundraising and Resource Development
1. Assist with membership recruitment and donor cultivation.
2. Assist with grant writing and grant reporting.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelors degree in natural resources or related fields.
2. Knowledge and experience in forestry and land conservation.
3. Strong interpersonal skills.
4. Team player with experience coordinating staff and volunteers.
5. Training and experience in community outreach and adult education.
6. Excellent writing and speaking skills. Ability to communicate with a variety
of people in diverse settings.
7. Familiarity with website design and maintenance.
8. Personal vehicle for periodic travel throughout New England.
9. Willing to work an irregular schedule.
10. Self-directed and motivated; ability to work independently.
11. Committed to resource protection and sustainable forest management.
This position is based at NEFF’s headquarters in Littleton, MA. Compensation is
commensurate with experience. NEFF provides a generous benefit package,
including health coverage and 401(K). To apply send resume and cover letter in
confidence to Maria Garcia at mgarcia@newenglandforestry.org or by mail at 32
Foster Street, PO Box 1346, Littleton, MA 01460. Phone: (978) 952 6856; Fax:
(978) 952 6356. Electronic submission of credentials is encouraged. NEFF is an
equal opportunity employer and seeks a diverse pool of candidates.
| 
Board of Directors
