{"id":55129,"date":"2025-01-24T14:58:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T22:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=55129"},"modified":"2025-01-24T14:58:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T22:58:15","slug":"job-washington-forest-manager-the-nature-conservancy-olympia-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-washington-forest-manager-the-nature-conservancy-olympia-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Washington Forest Manager, The Nature Conservancy (Olympia, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Salary:\u00a0<\/strong>$73,000 – $89,700 annual salary or $40.12\/hour – $49.29\/hour<\/p>\n

Schedule:\u00a0<\/strong>Full-time<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Olympia, WA<\/p>\n

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WHO WE ARE<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world\u2019s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a\u00a0commitment to diversity<\/a>\u00a0and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our\u00a0TNC Talent playlist on YouTube<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 to hear stories from staff or visit \u00a0Glassdoor<\/a>.<\/p>\n

One of TNC\u2019s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we\u2019ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply \u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, \u201cyou\u2019ll join for the mission, and you\u2019ll stay for the people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The Washington Forest Manager is responsible for ensuring that the forest activities meet and exceed the Nature Conservancy\u2019s forest management and restoration goals and objectives, as well as the standards set by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Land Trust Accreditation (LTA) in both coastal rainforests and inland dry forest systems. This position directly supervises three Conservation Field Foresters who oversee Conservancy-owned and\/or managed forestlands in Willapa Bay (20,000 acres), the Olympic Peninsula (16,000 acres), and the Central Cascades (18,000 acres) of Washington. Key responsibilities include daily management and scheduling of forest operations, ensuring compliance and accountability for contracts and grants, and managing complex forest restoration projects. These projects involve various activities, such as commercial restoration thinning, pre-commercial thinning, reforestation, invasive species treatments, stream habitat improvement, forest road improvements, road decommissioning, road maintenance, and general property management. A critical aspect of this position is developing and fostering strong relationships with partners and communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Forest Manager will oversee forest operations and is tasked with achieving active forest management and restoration outcomes. This includes monitoring harvest operations and restoration projects carried out by the team, or contractors who implement the forest management plans across Nature Conservancy managed properties.\u00a0 The primary goal of the Conservancy’s forest management is to enhance forest health while restoring ecological structures and functions across these properties, generating ecological, financial, and social benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

This position collaborates closely with colleagues at The Nature Conservancy in Washington and across the organization, who have expertise in science, government and community relations, human resources, philanthropy, finance, and marketing to achieve the Conservancy\u2019s objectives.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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If you’re seeking a career that offers meaning and purpose, consider joining our Chapter as a Forest Manager. In this role, you’ll not only fulfil important conservation objectives in the beautiful state of Washington, but you’ll also contribute to broader conservation goals through various networks.<\/span><\/p>\n

We are looking for a passionate, creative, collaborative, and dedicated individual who is eager to implement ecological restoration forestry practices on the ground and work alongside a team of like-minded foresters. Join The Nature Conservancy and apply today!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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