Conservation Education Manager

General Summary

The Society of American Foresters (SAF) is the national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States. Founded in 1900 by Gifford Pinchot, it is the largest professional society for foresters and other forest management professionals and academics in the world. SAF’s mission is to advance sustainable management of forest resources through science, education, and technology; to enhance the competency of its members; to establish professional excellence; and to use our knowledge, skills, and conservation ethic to ensure the continued health, integrity, and use of forests to benefit society in perpetuity. More information about SAF is available at www.eforester.org 

The Conservation Education Manager is responsible for overseeing the Job Corps Conservation Education Program, which is a pilot project funded by USDA Forest Service in coordination with the Job Corps.  This project manager position promotes forest science and conservation to Job Corps students through experiential environmental education programs. Program participants will gain a basic knowledge and awareness of the Forest Service mission and purpose, and their role as responsible citizens to protect and enhance the Nation’s natural resources for future generations. This role requires collaboration with SAF program director and support staff, Job Corps program leads, and training cadre.

The curriculum will be curated through a coordinated effort between Job Corps center personnel, USDA Forest Service personnel, and other key partners and subject area specialists. The curriculum will be designed as an interdisciplinary training-in-a-box for easy implementation, yet customizable based on local project opportunities for an on-the-ground hands-on learning experience.

The Conservation Education Manager will report to the Professional Development Director. This is a remote position.

Please submit a cover letter & resume.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Project Management: 

• Design, develop, and manage the implementation of place-based experiential training program to Job Corps conservation students across the country. 
• Attend training sessions to provide on-site logistical and programmatic support.
• Recruit and manage volunteer experienced experiential educators for the cadre to facilitate training sessions. 
• Manage the logistics for the program including staff and cadre of educators required to implement training sessions.
• Coordinate with Regional Points of Contact and other appropriate personnel from USFS and Job Corps to identify field-based projects and source additional necessary materials and equipment for conservation students.
• Equip training cadre with instructional program and materials to effectively implement training for diverse outdoor learning spaces.
• Engage USFS subject area specialists to engage with conservation students and help inform career pathways.
• Issue conservation students a certificate for the successful completion of the training program. 
• Assess success of training program with post-session evaluations.
• Provide quarterly summary reports for agreement compliance.

Technology:

• Host virtual meetings with Teams and Zoom platforms. 
• Centralized file management according to SAF policies and volunteer managed engagement.

Other:

• Craft messaging for communications, recruitment, and reports.
• Recruit, manage, and engage volunteers.

Job Specifications:

• Personable and adaptable with a desire to contribute to the success of our organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized with excellent multi-tasking skills.
• Remains current on nonprofit best practices, including state and federal law.
• Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and accomplish tasks on time and with moderate supervision. 
• Excellent customer service ethic.
• Adept at developing and maintaining collaborative internal and external relationships; respects differing perspectives.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel nationally 10-15% initially and up to 40-50% if program is expanded.
• As a remote position, all candidates must have the ability to work from home comfortably with full access to stable internet and ability to be on video phone calls with staff and partners. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Undergraduate or higher degree in Conservation Education, project management or related areas
• Experience with volunteer management in a professional society or association
• 3 years of experience in Conservation Education-oriented, association project management setting. 

Preferred Education/Skills:

• Basic experience with AMS systems (iMIS preferred)
• Ease with virtual and in-person events
• Knowledge and passion for forests and natural resources a plus

Salary: $60k to $65k

Reasonable Accommodation

SAF will provide reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified individual with a disability unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the operation of the business. 

EEO Statement

SAF provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identification or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SAF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall and transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SAF expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of SAF’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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