POSITION SUMMARY

The Foundation for Sustainable Forests seeks a Conservation & Operations Coordinator with a personal commitment to conservation to help advance its mission of protecting forested land and supporting rural communities through practices that maintain the long-term health of the land. As one of two full-time employees, this position plays a critical role in supporting the organization's conservation, stewardship, fundraising, communications, and community engagement efforts.

Working closely with the Executive Director, the Coordinator manages land conservation projects, supports grant development and fundraising activities, maintains relationships with donors, landowners, and community partners, coordinates events and volunteer initiatives, and assists with the stewardship of conserved lands. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the long-term protection and sustainable management of forest resources throughout the region.

This is primarily a remote position with weekly in-person team meetings, periodic fieldwork, and participation in community events and stakeholder meetings throughout northwestern Pennsylvania.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate land conservation projects
• Participate in fundraising, including grant-writing and annual appeals
• Maintain accurate project, donor, and organizational records.
• Coordinate with Executive Director on community engagement, communications and marketing.
• Participate in site visits, forest tours, and maintenance or monitoring activities on conserved lands.
• Coordinate Foundation-sponsored events.
• Coordinate volunteers and stewardship activities on conserved lands.
• Coordinate organizational communications, newsletters, and project updates.
• Support website, social media, and marketing content development.
• Assist with administrative operations and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Conservation, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or a related field.
• Effective communicator – written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• Experience with database management and data organization.
• Ability to learn and utilize customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
• Experience using ESRI ArcMap or similar GIS applications.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed in both an office and outdoor environments.
• Regular attendance at meetings, project sites, and community events throughout the region.
• Ability to travel throughout northwestern Pennsylvania.
• Ability to walk across uneven terrain and natural landscapes in variable weather conditions.
• Ability to participate in field visits, stewardship projects, volunteer workdays, and outreach events.