Develop, manage, and guide new and existing NFF’s growing programs of work across assigned National Forests within the Rocky Mountain Region (Region 2) of the US Forest Service.
Work with the U.S. Forest Service to develop, modify, manage, and track large-scale Stewardship Agreements, Challenge Cost Share Agreements, and Participating Agreements associated with forest restoration projects (e.g., hand thinning, mechanical thinning, etc.), recreation enhancement projects, and collaborative conservation efforts.
Work with local, state, and federal partners and private landowners to develop scopes of work for large-scale, cross-boundary forest health and wildfire risk reduction projects.
Work with local, state, and federal partners to develop scopes of work for complex recreation infrastructure projects.
Lead the advertisement, negotiation, and awarding of multiple contracts for services related to on-the-ground implementation of forest health, wildfire risk reduction, and recreation infrastructure projects.
Work directly with contractors, consultants, nonprofit organizations, agency partners, and private landowners to manage the effective and efficient implementation of forest health, wildfire risk reduction, and recreation infrastructure projects.
Develop and manage innovative funding mechanisms.
Expand the base of private sector supporters and partners by actively pursuing funding opportunities and creating new development opportunities.
Provide collaborative conservation expertise and facilitation support for priority regional initiatives.
Manage program and project budgets and reporting associated with grants from federal, state, and local government sources, as well as philanthropic support from corporations, foundations, and individuals.
Support expansion of the base of private and public-sector supporters and partners by actively pursuing funding opportunities, creating new development opportunities, and writing grants.
Build and maintain close and mutually beneficial relationships among federal and state agency partners, local government, tribal partners, nonprofit organizations, and the NFF to implement effective community-based conservation partnerships.
Maintain a breadth of knowledge about current trends, emerging issues, policy interventions, and innovations in the field of conservation programming to enhance the NFF strategic efficacy.
Serve as a point of contact for the NFF’s conservation activities in the Rocky Mountain Region.
Supervise up to five project and program Coordinators in the Rocky Mountain Region, as needed.
Provide oversight, coaching, and regular guidance for a broader team across the Region.
Requirements
Undergraduate degree, Professional Certification, or equivalent experience in conservation, forestry, natural resource management, environmental science, or related field.
At least five (5) years of work experience with conservation programs, project planning, and/or managing project implementation.
Involvement in project planning, management, accomplishment and budget tracking, and project operations management that involve multiple implementation partners, contractors, contracts for services, and funding sources.
Experience with land and watershed science, policy, and management, including fire science, vegetation management, wildlife conservation, and/or meadow and stream restoration.
Experience supervising and managing project-level staff.
Commitment to the mission of the NFF and familiarity with the U.S. Forest Service and National Forest lands management.
An understanding of Colorado and Wyoming's natural resources and community-based issues.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills.
Strong writing skills and public speaking experience.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance paid at 75% by the organization for you and any dependents.
Vision insurance paid 50% by the organization for you and any dependents.
Health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions between $1,878-$3,750 per year, predicated on coverage type.
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
Employee assistance program (EAP) at no cost.
403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after one (1) year of service.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost.
Basic life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with voluntary life insurance options.
Whole life insurance at a discounted rate.
Employees start with 35 days of annual leave, sick leave, personal leave and holidays (annual leave accrual rates increase with years of service).
Family & medical leave for up to sixteen (16) weeks with up to four (4) weeks paid.
Training & Development Programs.
Professional development reimbursement for up to $1,000 per year.
The opportunity to support an incredible mission and travel to / work in spectacular locations.