Forests Projects Field Specialist

Organization

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay

Job Posted

January 17, 2025

Job status

Open

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Remote

No

Website

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Location

Lancaster, PA
United States
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose vision is clean streams and rivers flowing through resilient landscapes, cared for by the people who live, work, and play in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; and whose mission is to bring together communities, companies, and conservationists to improve our lands and waters.

Summary

https://www.allianceforthebay.org/job/forests-projects-field-specialist/

This position will work on the Alliance’s Forests Team on a wide range of reforestation, restoration and outreach projects in Pennsylvania and Maryland. The position requires strong organizational and time management skills, careful attention to detail, and the ability to form strong relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of audiences. This position will involve extensive fieldwork and outreach including training volunteers, meeting with landowners, and implementing, monitoring, and maintaining tree planting projects. Candidates can expect a fast-paced work environment and a roughly 90/10 fieldwork/office work ratio, so field savviness is essential.

Apply by visiting our website and follow application instructions: https://www.allianceforthebay.org/job/forests-projects-field-specialist/

 

Compensation Information

Term of Employment: March 3, 2025 (start date mutually agreed upon between Alliance and successful candidate) through December 15, 2025. Following review of this position in November / December 2025, this position may conclude, be extended for up to 12 months, or be reestablished as a permanent position through mutual agreement.

Wages and Benefits: This is a temporary position, salaried, at 40 hours per week. Total compensation for the 9.5-month term will be $33,250 – $36,500, commensurate with experience. Should the term differ from the posted 9.5-month period, compensation is adjusted accordingly. Benefits include 60 hours paid vacation leave, 72 hours paid sick leave, and paid holidays (9 during term period). Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage is also available.