●      Primary liaison and manager for the ACE Agroforestry Program, responsible for meeting impact goals, site evaluations, landowner relationships, contractual and budgetary items, and planting and maintenance logistics.

●      Plan and mobilize stakeholder engagement to organize programmatic goals and details, collecting data and organizing meetings with landowners, partners and community organizations to guide a robust programmatic offering

●      Develops and maintains strong relationships with contractors and partners

●      Lead program marketing efforts to elevate engagement among landowners, partners and the community

●      Prepare agroforestry planting plans with landowner input and oversee carbon modeling. Perform site specific evaluations for planting plans, including deep assessment of each sites condition.

●      Identify funding opportunities and manage grant proposals to secure additional resources, with the support of staff.

●      Cultivate further stakeholder and organizational partnerships to further program impact

●      Represent the program and organization at conferences, workshops and community events

●      Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, forestry, natural resource management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

●      Minimum of 5-7 of experience forestry, agroforestry, reforestation or ecological restoration.

●      Experience managing contractors from RFP to completion

●      Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; has the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including landowners, partners, and community organizations.

●      Has strong knowledge of southern Appalachian forests, forest management methods, resource management, agricultural treatments, basic soil science, plant and tree identification

●      Willingness to travel frequently (est. 30-50 days/year) and perform occasional field work in remote and rugged terrain.

●      Will require the use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursements. Has clean drivers license record and history.

●      Has demonstrated and successful experience working remotely.

●      Is organized and prefers working independently, yet very comfortable working with a small but mighty team.

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- Competitive full time salary package with robust benefits

- Remote (home office) opportunity

1. Landowner Engagement:

- Act as the primary liaison for landowners, addressing inquiries and fostering strong relationships.

- Conduct outreach to recruit landowners for the program, meeting quarterly engagement goals.

2. Enrollment and Contracting:

- Oversee the enrollment process, ensuring all necessary documentation and contracts are completed accurately and timely.

- Provide guidance and support to landowners throughout the onboarding process in coordination with the Program Director.

3. Outreach and Relationship Management:

- Develop and implement outreach strategies tailored to engage landowners and community partners.

- Attend community events and conduct site visits to promote the program and build rapport with potential participants.

4. Forest Health Assessments:

- Conduct basic assessments of forest health on enrolled properties to assess eligibility and provide tailored management recommendations.

- Collaborate with ACE partners and contract foresters to develop and implement forest management plans.

5. Performance Metrics:

- Initiate and manage outreach metrics to track engagement and recruitment success.

- Report regularly on program progress and adjust strategies as necessary to meet targets, with the ongoing support of ACE staff and partners.

6. Community Engagement:

- Work alongside ACE outreach efforts to build on current and identify additional relationships with community partners, organizations, and stakeholders.

- Foster collaboration to enhance program visibility and impact within the community.

- Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.

- Proven experience in forestry or environmental project management, with a strong understanding of forest health and management practices.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.

- Familiarity with forest carbon projects and methodologies, previous experience preferred.

- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently and independently.

- Willingness to travel frequently (30-60 days/year) for site visits and community events.

- Proven experience working remotely, and a desire to work within a small but mighty team.

*Preferred Qualifications

- Previous experience working with landowners or in community engagement roles.

- Familiarity with the Appalachian region's ecological and socio-economic landscape.

- Knowledge of state and federal forestry programs and funding opportunities.

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- Competitive salary package with robust benefits and 3 year contract.

- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.

- A chance to make a meaningful impact in forest resiliency and communities in Appalachia.

- Remote (home office) opportunity