The Forest Projects Coordinator (Central Pennsylvania-based) is a fast-paced full-time position

working under supervision of the Senior Forests Projects Manager. The successful candidate will

work directly with landowners and a diverse set of project partners on water quality improvement

and conservation practices, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts,

and more. The Coordinator will also provide strategic support for the Alliance’s broader Forests

Program efforts. Substantial outreach and fieldwork throughout central Pennsylvania (Centre,

Clinton, Union, Snyder, Mifflin, Juniata, Blair, Huntingdon, Lycoming) is required.

Specific Duties of the Position:

Coordinate reforestation projects in rural, suburban, and urban environments throughout central

Pennsylvania.

Work closely with the Alliance’s Agriculture Team to plan and implement reforestation projects on

farms.

Build partnerships and work closely with project partners, landowners, volunteers, natural

resources contractors, consultants, federal and state agencies, and other stakeholders.

Support the assessment of existing forestland and provide recommendations for enhancement.

Participate in and lead various outreach efforts including presentations, events, and similar

activities.

Assist with preparation, planting, maintenance, and monitoring of tree planting project sites.

Provide direct on-site support as needed, field savviness and ability to travel is essential.

Oversee some components of project management, including budgets. As delegated, ensure

timely payments, invoices, reimbursements, reporting on associated projects is maintained.

Pursue funding that enables the Alliance to meet its Strategic Goals through the Forests Program.

Includes leading and collaborating in multiple, varied, successful grant proposals.

Participate in Alliance strategic planning efforts, internal committee, and problem-solving oriented

teams as assigned. Contribute to the Alliance’s various Forests Program team efforts.

Provide event support, meeting coordination, and other administrative assistance as appropriate.

Application Instructions:

The information listed below should be emailed to Careers@allianceforthebay.org no later than

November 26, 2023. Indicate “Forests Projects Coordinator” in the email subject line. No telephone

inquiries please.

Your resume

A written response to the following prompts:

Describe your experience working with landowners, volunteers, natural resources

contractors, consultants, federal and state agencies, or other stakeholders in reforestation or

similar efforts.

Describe your experience coordinating reforestation efforts.

A list of 2 professional references.