Regional Manager

Forest Stewardship Council U.S.

. Advance FSC certification growth and retention within the assigned Southeast territory .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forestry and natural resource management, with a strong focus on FSC certification growth and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to build relationships, manage projects, and develop strategies to enhance certification participation and retention.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FSC Certification Systems ExperienceForestry ExpertiseBusiness DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

ForestryNatural Resource ManagementMarket DevelopmentCertification Pipeline ManagementStakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteWordExcelPowerPointOutlookTeams

Certifications & Qualifications

FSC CertificationSAF-Accredited Forestry Degree

Industry Keywords

Forest ManagementChain of Custody CertificationPrimary ProcessorsPublic AgenciesTribal Forestry Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advance FSC certification growth and retention within the assigned Southeast territory
Grow FSC-certified Forest Management acreage
Increase participation of primary processors in FSC Chain of Custody certification
Retain existing forest management and primary processor certificate holders
Identify, cultivate, and recruit prospective Forest Management and Chain of Custody certificate holders
Build relationships with landowners, tribes, forest managers, processors, public agencies, industry associations, procurement professionals, and other forestry stakeholders
Monitor regional forestry trends, market conditions, and emerging opportunities
Develop and manage a regional certification pipeline
Maintain relationships with existing certificate holders and address barriers to continued certification
Connect certificate holders with resources, expertise, and relationships to support certification goals
Communicate certificate-holder feedback and concerns to appropriate FSC US teams
Facilitate connections between certified forests and primary processors
Identify and address supply-chain bottlenecks
Represent FSC US at industry meetings, conferences, and stakeholder events
Gather market intelligence and identify opportunities, risks, and barriers to certification growth
Support grant-funded projects
Collaborate on work plans, budgets, and implementation strategies for grant opportunities
Contribute regional expertise to organizational planning, strategy development, and cross-functional initiatives
Perform additional duties supporting the organization’s vision, mission, and values
Travel up to 30% within the region

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Forest Products, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field
Eight or more years of relevant professional experience
Strong understanding of forestry, forest products, or natural resource management
Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
Business development, market development, or client relationship management experience
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence diverse stakeholders
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Degree from an SAF-accredited forestry program preferred
Experience with FSC certification systems preferred
Existing relationships within the forestry or forest products sectors preferred
Experience working with landowners, public agencies, tribal forestry programs, family forest owners, or primary processors preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote organization
Competitive salaries adjusted to reflect local living costs
100% coverage for employee medical and dental insurance at no charge
Partial medical and dental coverage for dependents
Generous PTO
Employer-matched 401k retirement account
Work-from-home tools and equipment to support at-home office needs