Community Forest Catalyst

The Nature Conservancy

. Represent the Sustainable Southeast Partnership as a regional catalyst .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Alaska • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,480 - $83,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating partnerships and collaborative projects within Indigenous communities, with a strong focus on grant writing, project management, and compliance with funding requirements. Proficient in GIS and data management, with the ability to facilitate training and workforce development in rural and remote areas.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant WritingProject CoordinationPartnership DevelopmentGIS SkillsExperience with Indigenous Communities

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementForest RestorationYoung-Growth ManagementFish PassageWatershed RestorationData ManagementSpatial AnalysisTechnical AssistanceBudget DevelopmentCompliance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationRelationship BuildingCollaborationIndependent WorkJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeTeamsBoxArcGIS OnlineWeb Browsers

Certifications & Qualifications

Chainsaw CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationWilderness First Aid Certification

Industry Keywords

Southeast AlaskaTribal GovernmentsAlaska Native CorporationsTongass National ForestUSDA Forest ServiceNEPAGood Neighbor AuthorityCommunity Forest PartnershipsEconomic OpportunitiesStewardship Interests

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent the Sustainable Southeast Partnership as a regional catalyst
Attend regional gatherings, collaborate within the network, and connect partners to broader TNC networks
Facilitate connections between the SSP and TNC’s Emerald Edge Network
Support community forest partnerships in Hoonah, Kake, and Klawock through technical assistance and project coordination
Build relationships and gain cooperation from partner organizations, Tribal governments, agencies, and community groups
Help communities connect economic opportunities around non-old-growth forest products with long-term forest stewardship
Develop grant proposals, funding agreements, budgets, reports, and funding calendars
Provide and facilitate field instruction, workforce development support, and training opportunities
Coordinate regional collaboration among Tribes, Alaska Native corporations, nonprofits, agencies, and TNC staff
Maintain shared partnership metrics, project data, maps, and reporting systems
Ensure compliance with TNC policies, funder requirements, and partnership reporting obligations
Work with youth through stewardship and partnership programs as needed
Travel frequently by small aircraft and boat throughout Southeast Alaska

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in forestry, natural resources, or a related field and 5 years’ related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience coordinating partnerships or collaborative projects among multiple organizations
Experience writing grants and managing awarded funds and reporting
Experience organizing training events or working with field crews
Experience traveling by small aircraft or boat to rural communities and/or multi-day stays in remote areas
Experience with common office software (Microsoft Office, Teams, Box, web browsers)
Experience working directly with Tribes, Alaska Native organizations, or other Indigenous communities
Experience working effectively in rural, remote, or Indigenous-led communities
Experience working within Southeast Alaska landowner contexts, including the Tongass National Forest, Alaska Native corporations, State and municipal lands, and Tribal stewardship interests
Experience with USDA Forest Service processes and partnership pathways, including NEPA, agreements, stewardship contracting, and Good Neighbor Authority
Experience with forest restoration, young-growth management, fish passage, or watershed restoration
Experience facilitating or convening organizations without formal obligations to one another
GIS, spatial analysis, or data management skills, including ArcGIS Online
Experience supervising or training field crews
Specialized field trainings, such as chainsaw, first aid, CPR, or wilderness first aid certifications
Strong written and verbal communication and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Experience working independently, managing multiple project timelines, and exercising sound judgment far from the office
Valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program
Successful completion of TNC’s background screening process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
Parental leave
Accrued paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Other life and work well-being benefits
Flexible work environment
Career development opportunities
Flexible schedules