Forests Projects Coordinator

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Organization

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay

Job Posted

October 31, 2023

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Careers

Contact Name

Nadja Grembowitz

Contact Email

careers@allianceforthebay.org

Deadline to Apply

Location

PA
United States
The Forest Projects Coordinator (Central Pennsylvania-based) is a fast-paced full-time position
working under supervision of the Senior Forests Projects Manager. The successful candidate will
work directly with landowners and a diverse set of project partners on water quality improvement
and conservation practices, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts,
and more. The Coordinator will also provide strategic support for the Alliance’s broader Forests
Program efforts. Substantial outreach and fieldwork throughout central Pennsylvania (Centre,
Clinton, Union, Snyder, Mifflin, Juniata, Blair, Huntingdon, Lycoming) is required.

Summary

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.

Compensation Information

47500-55000