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Position Type:<\/strong> Full time, exempt Are you excited about creating value and demand for wood products that have a positive impact on climate and communities? Are you interested in shaping a new program across the local wood supply chain, partnering with landowners, sawmills, the construction sector, and local government? If so, join our team!<\/p>\n Position Summary<\/strong> Washington Conservation Action is a statewide environmental advocacy organization that advances environmental policies and pushes for actions that equitably address climate pollution, restore Puget Sound, sustain our state\u2019s forests, and protect our democracy. For Washington to remain a national leader on environmental issues, we need environmental champions in elected office and to hold our leaders accountable. To keep our environment protected, healthy, and vibrant, we are committed to supporting Native candidates, candidates of color, and environmental leaders seeking election.<\/p>\n In January, Washington Conservation Voters and Washington Environmental Council unified under a shared brand\u2014Washington Conservation Action. This evolution builds on our 50 years of work and history of bringing people together to solve Washington\u2019s most critical environmental issues. We develop, advocate, and defend policies that ensure environmental progress and justice by centering and amplifying the voices of the most impacted communities. Washington Conservation Action is a 501(c4) organization. Washington Conservation Action Education Fund is our 501(c3) partner organization. Together, we advance a shared vision for a Washington state where nature and people live in balance for the flourishing of all.<\/p>\n Washington Conservation Action is based in a LEED-certified building in downtown Seattle with a view of Elliott Bay. Our team of nearly 40 works in a flexible hybrid model, with staff in the office two days a week for collaboration and celebration. All staff members have access to tools and systems to support hybrid work. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a difference. We are committed to a diverse, socially just, and welcoming work environment. People of color, people with varying abilities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are especially encouraged to apply. We continue to advance the application of a racial equity lens to our work and are led by a CEO who is a citizen of the Confederated Tribes Warm Springs, Oregon.<\/p>\n Responsibilities<\/strong> Coordinate with staff across WCA to strengthen and communicate Forest Program work<\/strong> Required Skills<\/strong> Desirable Skills<\/strong> Compensation and Benefits<\/strong> Location Information<\/strong> Working Conditions and Physical Demands<\/strong> COVID-19<\/strong> To Apply<\/strong><\/span>
Salary Range:<\/strong> $70,000 to $75,000 depending on experience.<\/p>\n
The Climate Smart Wood Supply Chain Manager will lead the work of Washington Conservation Action (WCA) work to promote climate-smart forestry in Washington: forest management that increases forest resilience in the face of climate change and sequesters and stores more carbon over time compared to conventional practices. This position will lead the development and implementation of a new, five-year project in Pierce County. The project centers on a landowner incentive program to support small forest landowners and tribal governments to implement climate-smart forestry practices, as well as working with sawmills to build transparency on log sourcing to connect climate-smart wood to interested buyers. This work will involve close collaboration with Pierce Conservation District and engagement with other local entities and stakeholders. The position will also work closely with other members of the Climate Smart Wood Group, and support statewide efforts to promote climate-smart wood supply chains.<\/p>\n
Manage the climate-smart wood project in Pierce County: Develop and implement a new initiative focused on the creation of climate-smart wood supply chains in Pierce County, including program development, project management, building partnerships with stakeholders, managing consultants, budgeting, and reporting.
\u2022 Lead development of the new climate-smart wood project in Pierce County, in collaboration with partners and the Forest Program Director.
\u2022 Manage the work plan and budget for the climate-smart wood project.
\u2022 Build relationships and partnerships with local entities in Pierce County, including landowners, tribal governments, sawmills, builders\/developers, and local government.
\u2022 Collaborate with Pierce Conservation District (PCD) to develop and implement a landowner incentive program to support climate-smart forestry practices.
\u2022 Collaborate with partners on carbon accounting for the landowner incentive program.
\u2022 Implement a sawmill incentive program, including contracting with sawmills to track wood sourcing information, and incentivizing procurement and sale of climate-smart wood products.
\u2022 Identify opportunities to connect builders\/developers and the architecture, engineering, and construction community to climate-smart wood supply chains related to the program.
\u2022 Manage technical consultants on traceability, geospatial analysis, and impact assessment.
\u2022 Develop materials to share the program with stakeholders and tribal governments, communicate outcomes, and document the process.
\u2022 Identify and promote synergies between the climate-smart wood project and other local initiatives in Pierce County, including connected to local government.
\u2022 Lead on narrative and financial reporting to funders, in collaboration with PCD and WCA staff.
\u2022 Participate in the Climate Smart Wood Group.
\u2022 Provide technical expertise on other local and statewide initiatives related to climate-smart wood procurement and incentives.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Coordinate with WCA\u2019s policy and political programs to identify synergies and opportunities across programs.
\u2022 Work with WCA\u2019s Communications team to communicate WCA\u2019s work on climate-smart wood in an effective and compelling way.
\u2022 Work with WCA\u2019s Development team to support fundraising efforts.
\u2022 Commit to WCA’s racial equity plan, participating on a racial equity committee and incorporating the racial equity goals into other duties and responsibilities.
\u2022 Collaborate with the Tribal Nations Program on engagement with tribal governments in Pierce County.
\u2022 Contribute to Forest Program initiatives, including publications and conferences.
\u2022 Help foster a positive and inclusive work environment and actively participate in trainings and mentorship opportunities.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree in forestry, environmental sciences, natural resources, business, or a related field and at least 3 -5 years related experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
\u2022 Commitment to environmental protection, and principles of racial, social, and economic justice.
\u2022 Demonstrated success managing programs or projects, and experience with budgeting and work plan development.
\u2022 Familiarity with wood product supply chains, ideally including direct engagement with mills and\/or manufacturers.
\u2022 Applied experience with forest management, particularly with small and non-industrial forest landowners.
\u2022 Experience managing consultants and contracts.
\u2022 Entrepreneurial and innovative, willing to develop and implement new ideas.
\u2022 Strong communication skills.
\u2022 Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain professional working relationships.
\u2022 Excellent organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and good judgment.
\u2022 Willing and able to take ownership of and accountability for completing tasks to meet deadlines.
\u2022 Ability to regularly travel to\/throughout Pierce County.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Familiarity with the legal and policy framework for forest management in Washington state.
\u2022 Familiarity with natural climate solutions, the relationship between forests and carbon, and climate-smart forestry.
\u2022 Experience with tribal governments and understanding of Tribal Treaty Rights and tribal sovereignty.
\u2022 Experiencing engaging with local government, e.g., related to economic development, sustainability, and\/or construction and procurement.
\u2022 Experience with supply chain traceability and transparency, and forest management certification
\u2022 Experience using project management tools such as Asana.
\u2022 Flexible personality with the ability to work in a fast-paced, always changing, non-profit office.<\/p>\n
This is a full time, exempt position with a salary range of $70,000 to $75,000 depending on experience. We also offer a generous benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401k plan and organizational match of up to 3% of your annual salary, a flexible spending account, paid vacation and sick leave, twelve paid holidays per year, an unlimited ORCA transit pass, professional development and if you work for seven consecutive years you are eligible for a two-month paid sabbatical. We welcome new and diverse people to a great team who together shape environmental protection in Washington.<\/p>\n
This position is hybrid (minimum of 40% in the Seattle office) or fully remote for those located within Washington State, but outside of mass transit options to our Seattle office. Candidates living in\/near Pierce County are preferred. We anticipate this job will involve regular travel to in-person meetings and staff gatherings at the discretion of the supervisor. Reimbursement for approved mileage costs are at the federal mileage rate and other travel costs are reimbursed as well.<\/p>\n
This job requires frequent sitting. Must be able to conduct business in English, though fluency in other languages is welcomed. For remote work, employees must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work during scheduled work hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with different abilities to perform functions essential to the duties of the position. Washington Conservation Action and Washington Conservation Action Education Fund is a unionized employer represented by Communications Workers of America Local 7800. This is a represented position.<\/p>\n
The organization follows all requirements of local health authorities. We are currently working in hybrid remote work model with staff working from home in addition to in-office time for collaboration and celebration. We maintain strict safety protocols while in our office. All staff who come to the office must be fully immunized against COVID-19.<\/p>\n
Please submit a cover letter and a resume here<\/a>.\u00a0No phone calls or mailed applications please. This position is open until filled.<\/p>\n