American Forest Foundation · 1 day ago
Outreach Forester
Alachua, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe American Forest Foundation (AFF) is dedicated to unlocking the power of family forests as a climate solution. The Outreach Forester will build relationships with landowners and provide technical assistance to ensure positive experiences in the Family Forest Carbon Program, focusing on improved forest management and reforestation practices.
Environmental Consulting
Responsibilities
Steward a portfolio of landowners, including conducting initial phone calls, keeping track of follow-up steps using an online Customer Relationship Management tool, and continuing to engage with landowners through the enrolment process
Conduct remote consultations and on-the-ground visits with interested landowners, including conducting forest inventory measurements and delineating eligible marginal row crop and/or marginal pastureland projects to be planted in loblolly pine
Utilize forest measurements and make calculations using various computer tools, including Excel, Customer Relationship Management Tools, and ArcGIS to determine woodland eligibility and plan FFCP projects on behalf of landowners
Apply forestry skills and measurements to develop forest management plans for landowners’ woodlands enrolled in the FFCP
Collaborate with the FFCP team and landowners to ensure a positive landowner experience and seek ways to streamline and improve the program for landowners. Ensure that each landowner has a positive experience and provide excellent stewardship of landowners involved in the Family Forest Carbon Program
Provide timely follow-up and answer questions for landowners as they consider enrolling in the Family Forest Carbon Program
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
2 or 4-year degree in forestry, natural resource management, wildlife habitat management, ecology, ecosystem management, etc
1-2 years of experience in forest operations, forest carbon, conservation, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working directly with forest landowners with demonstrated positive outcomes
Familiarity with forest dendrology and mensuration
Experience with forest management plans for timber and wildlife outcomes, and forest certification programs
Understanding of the relevance of sustainability, climate science and policy, natural climate solutions, and carbon sequestration
Basic computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office suite of programs and GIS
Both personable and flexible with the ability to work under pressure and adapt based on what is learned through experience
A sound work ethic with the ability to act both independently and as part of a team
Strong initiative; a self-starter with tenacity, resilience, and high energy
Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a wide variety of constituencies, including co-workers, business and community leaders, partners, donors, board members, volunteers, public officials, and the public at large, in a wide variety of settings
Customer service mindset
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to effectively plan and problem solve
Time management skills, with the ability to prioritize, coordinate and manage multiple priorities
Ability and willingness to travel as needed
Preferred
SAF accreditation, and/or on the list for the MI Registered Forester Program
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Company
American Forest Foundation
American Forest Foundation is a conservation non-profit organization that specializes in family forests.
Founded in 1981Washington, District of Columbia, USA
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$35MKey Investors
International PaperU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-08-07Grant
2022-09-14Grant· $35M
Leadership Team
Rita Hite
President & CEO
Glynnis Breen
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Recent News
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