Senior Manager

American Forests

. Support American Forests’ work with the USDA Forest Service in Montana through project and partnership development and execution .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Montana • United StatesSenior💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in reforestation and forest management, including project and partnership development, field implementation, and team supervision. Proficient in utilizing GIS and GPS technologies for data analysis and mapping, with a strong focus on safety and compliance in forestry practices.

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Reforestation ManagementProject ManagementField Data CollectionTeam SupervisionGIS and GPS Experience

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Hard Skills

ReforestationForest ManagementFieldwork ImplementationProject ManagementBudget AdministrationContract OversightSilviculture KnowledgeData AnalysisSafety TrainingPerformance Assessment

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

GISGPSAGOLField MapsSurvey123

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in ForestryMaster’s Degree in ForestryCurrent First Aid CertificationState Forestry LicenseSociety of American Foresters Certified Forester

Industry Keywords

USDA Forest ServiceNatural Resource ManagementForest ResiliencePartnership DevelopmentFederal Lands

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support American Forests’ work with the USDA Forest Service in Montana through project and partnership development and execution
Work with the Region Director to advance regional reforestation activities and partnerships on National Forest System lands
Manage reforestation and forest resilience partnerships, including partner meetings, reporting, and budgeting
Advance forest restoration projects, plans, partnerships, and agreements
Oversee reforestation implementation, including planning, unit layout, contract administration, field implementation, quality control, and monitoring
Coordinate field data collection, analysis, adaptive management, protocols, templates, and best practices
Oversee field and safety logistics and ensure required safety training and practices
Maintain knowledge of silviculture, reforestation, forestry, and natural resource management developments
Build and maintain relationships with agencies and regional stakeholders
Supervise seasonal and full-time employees, including timesheets, leave approvals, performance assessments, recruitment, hiring, and training
Provide in-field supervisory support for staff, field crews, and field support personnel
Administer grants and agreements, including budgets, invoices, payment requests, match documentation, and modifications
Support contractor relationship management and oversight
Assist with meetings, conferences, events, presentations, site visits, and field tours
Report to the Director, Northern Rockies and potentially supervise up to five direct reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in forestry or natural resources with at least three (3) years of experience; or a Master’s degree in forestry or natural resources with at least two (2) years of experience
Field forestry and/or reforestation experience
Experience planning and implementing forest management actions on federal lands
Experience conducting fieldwork and implementing field-based projects
Experience supervising teams of people, ideally in field-based and remote environments
Working knowledge and experience in project and partnership management
Strong organization, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience with GPS and GIS, including AGOL, Field Maps, and Survey123, for mapping and geospatial data analysis
Current First Aid certification or willingness to be sponsored in obtaining it
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel frequently to work sites
State forestry license and/or Society of American Foresters Certified Forester certification preferred
Partnership or project experience with USDA Forest Service preferred
Contract oversight and administration experience preferred
Ability to speak Spanish preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Vacation and sick leave
401(k) with 5% match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability insurance
Parental bonding leave
Technology stipend
Life and AD&D insurance
Bereavement leave
Pet benefits
Military leave
Professional growth and advancement opportunities
Reasonable accommodation
Remote work arrangement