Family Forest Outreach Specialist

Albany, New York, USA

Eastern to Central NY

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The Nature Conservancy in New York seeks an energetic conservationist for the position of Family Forest Outreach Specialist to work on the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP). The position will be working with family forest landowners in Eastern to Central New York, with a generally service area from Albany to Syracuse to Binghamton. The Nature Conservancy has an office in Albany, NY, but office location is somewhat flexible (remote work/home office) within the general service area. The position will require frequent travel in this region. This position will conduct site visits to communicate the FFCP to private landowners, complete forest inventories to determine program eligibility, write management plans and complete other tasks associated with existing forest conservation programs. Additionally, the position will assistant in the development and implementation of a new FFCP reforestation/afforestation practice.

• You will travel frequently to landowners’ property locations.
• Communicates program details to family forest landowners, completes forest inventories to determine program eligibility and develops management plans for enrolled landowners.
• The Family Forest Outreach Specialist will provide technical assistance and support to family forest landowners interested in the Family Forest Carbon Program in the Eastern to Central New York region.

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., media, government officials, internal scientists.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Some experience with GPS and GIS systems.
• Knowledge of forest carbon programs.
• Experience performing physical work outdoors in all conditions.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Experience conducting forest inventories, including identification of tree species.
• Experience or knowledge of forest management plan development.
• Knowledge of forest management, conservation practices and conservation science.
• Knowledge of forest health issues and invasive species control.
• Ability to explain forest management practices to non-technical audiences.

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

This is a grant funded position. The position is set to end in December 2024.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.
Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

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