Jobs Title:
Intermountain West Regional Manager- Old-Growth Forest Network

Post Date
12/20/2024

Expiration Date
1/20/2025

Details:
The Intermountain West Regional Manager will work with all members of the Old-Growth Forest Network team under the supervision of the Network Manager. The Regional Manager’s main objective is to grow and enhance our national network of forests and people who care about them, focusing on forests in areas of Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, California, Arizona Nevada, and New Mexico. The Old-Growth Forest Network is a virtual organization with a nation-wide focus, based on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. This person should have a deep enthusiasm for forest preservation and advocacy; ability to inspire others to take action on behalf of the forests

Please see the complete job listing for more information: https://www.oldgrowthforest.net/employment

Qualifications:
Communication: Communicating effectively verbally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Ability to inspire: Convey deep enthusiasm for forest preservation and advocacy; ability to inspire others to take action on behalf of the forests.
Administrative and Technical Literacy - Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and workplace terminology. Literacy in Tools and Technology required for the job.
Forest Ecology- Basic knowledge of forest ecology, botany/dendrology, or forestry (degree in ecology, environmental studies, environmental science, conservation biology or forestry is a plus).
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Decision Making and Negotiation- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one; bringing others together to bridge/reconcile differences and persuade others to embrace different viewpoints
Event Coordination: Ability to work with staff and outside partners to plan, publicize, coordinate, and attend forest events or other special events.

Comments:
The application deadline is Monday, January 20th, 2025. Start date is flexible but March 1, 2025 is preferred.

Send an email to the OGFN Network Manager, Nick Sanchez: resumes@oldgrowthforest.net. The subject line should read: “Southeast Regional Manager Application” or “Intermountain West Regional Manager Application”.

Introduce yourself in the body of the email and attach a single .pdf file. The file name should be your name (example: FirstnameLastname.pdf). 

This single file should include your resume or c.v (make sure it includes current contact information) and statements addressing how you meet requirements 1 through 9 listed below. Please be sure to number your statements to match the numbers on the requirements.

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a variety of audiences

2. A deep enthusiasm for forest preservation and advocacy; ability to inspire others to take action on behalf of the forests

3. Knowledge of forest ecology (degree in ecology, environmental studies, environmental science, conservation biology or forestry is a plus)

4. Willingness to travel within the designated region

5. Comfortability in a forest environment and physically capable of hiking in rough terrain at least five miles in a day

6. Experience with decision making and negotiation in order to bring others together to bridge differences

7. Technological literacy (experience or willingness to learn each of the following: Salesforce, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, event management tools, electronic media such as video creation/editing tools)

8. Ability to work independently but maintain close relationships with other staff members in a remote work environment

9. Experience with event coordination and demonstrated ability to work with staff and outside partners to plan, publicize, coordinate, and attend forest events or other special events

Employer:
Old-Growth Forest Network
Contact:
Nick Sanchez

Address:
PO Box 21
Easton, MD 21601

Work Phone:
404-585-0329

Email:
resumes@oldgrowthforest.net

Website:
https://www.oldgrowthforest.net/employment

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