Forest Health Coordinator, Holden Arboretum (OH)

Job Posting: Forest Health Coordinator 

Department: Science and Conservation 

Location: Holden Arboretum (Kirtland, OH) or USFS Office (Delaware, OH) 

Status: Full-time, Exempt, Grant-Funded (Limited Term) 

About the Role 

The Great Lakes Basin Forest Health Collaborative seeks a Forest Health Coordinator to support resistance-breeding programs for ash, elm, hemlock, and beech. 

Key Responsibilities 

• - Support phases of resistance breeding, including identifying resistant trees and propagation.
• - Build and coordinate Regional Breeding Networks across partners.
• - Lead trainings, workshops, and outreach.
• - Maintain GLBFHC program database.
• - Assist with grant writing and funding identification.
• - Participate in planning, planting, monitoring, and evaluation of plantings.
• - Engage in communication efforts including newsletters and presentations. 

Required Experience 

• - Minimum 5 years in forest health (Master's substitutes 2 years; PhD substitutes 5).
• - Background in genetics, silviculture, horticulture, plant breeding, or related fields.
• - Strong communication and collaboration skills. 

Education 

• - Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree preferred. 

Working Conditions 

• - Based in Ohio with regional travel; fieldwork in rural and urban forests. 

How to Apply 

Submit cover letter, CV, and references via holdenfg.org/career-and-internships/ by March 31, 2026.