Forests Projects Coordinator

Coordinate reforestation projects in rural, suburban, and urban environments throughout central
Pennsylvania.
● Work closely with the Alliance’s Agriculture Team to plan and implement reforestation projects on
farms
● Build partnerships and work closely with project partners, landowners, volunteers, natural
resources contractors, consultants, federal and state agencies, and other stakeholders.
● Support the assessment of existing forestland and provide recommendations for enhancement.
● Participate in and lead various outreach efforts including presentations, events, and similar
activities.
● Assist with preparation, planting, maintenance, and monitoring of tree planting project sites.
● Provide direct on-site support as needed, field savviness and ability to travel is essential.
● Oversee some components of project management, including budgets. As delegated, ensure
timely payments, invoices, reimbursements, reporting on associated projects is maintained.
● Pursue funding that enables the Alliance to meet its Strategic Goals through the Forests Program.
Includes leading and collaborating in multiple, varied, successful grant proposals.
● Participate in Alliance strategic planning efforts, internal committee, and problem-solving oriented
teams as assigned. Contribute to the Alliance’s various Forests Program team efforts.
● Provide event support, meeting coordination, and other administrative assistance as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
● Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, environmental science or a relevant field. A Master’s
degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Candidates with alternative education, but with
extensive relevant professional experience, will also be considered.
● 2+ years relevant professional experience (including any internships) related to this position.

● Technical knowledge of tree identification, forest health assessment, and reforestation best
practices.
● Experience successfully working with various stakeholders in reforestation or similar efforts.
● Strong communications skills, internally as part of a team and also with external audiences.
● Great time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
● Problem-solver, objective decision maker.
● Experience in project management and grant writing is a plus.
The Alliance aspires to be an inclusive multicultural organization that celebrates the rich dimensions of
diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age,
physical abilities, religious and political beliefs. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion
remain integral to our organizational structure, policies, board of directors, staff, strategic goals, grants,
partnerships and program delivery. The Alliance believes a broad base of participation and partners
reflecting all of society is needed to be successful in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed restoration effort.
Visit www.allianceforthebay.org/DEI to learn more.
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay offers a family friendly, flexible work environment. We are
committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to
apply. If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications of this description, we encourage you to submit an
application.