Ecological Forester/Certification Coordinator
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy is hiring an Ecological Forester/Certification Coordinator based in Georgia (negotiable) paying $59,400–$75,650 to lead forest restoration programs and manage FSC certification standards.
- Role
- Ecological Forester/Certification Coordinator
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
- Location
- Georgia (negotiable location)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $59,400 – $75,650
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Ecological Forester/Certification Coordinator serves a dual role balancing hands-on forest restoration in Georgia with the administration of TNC's North America FSC Group certificate. This position focuses on ecological outcomes rather than commercial timber, managing fire-dependent ecosystems and ensuring rigorous forest certification standards. The successful candidate will collaborate with diverse partners to provide technical leadership, training, and data management for landscape-scale conservation. It is an ideal role for a forestry professional dedicated to non-traditional, science-based land stewardship.
What you'll do
- Provide technical leadership for forest restoration programs targeting fire-dependent ecosystems.
- Administer the organization's FSC Group certificate to ensure compliance with forest management standards.
- Coordinate annual auditing, reporting, and data management for the FSC program.
- Collaborate with internal business units and external partners including agencies and private landowners.
- Provide training and technical support to stakeholders on ecological forestry practices.
What it takes
- BA/BS in Forestry, Forest Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in forestry, land stewardship, or ecological restoration.
- Demonstrated experience in timber harvest planning and silvicultural prescription writing.
- Valid driver's license and ability to work in remote field conditions.
- Excellent communication skills for engaging with technical and non-technical audiences.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
This position is based out of a negotiable location in Georgia and requires the ability to work in remote field conditions.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary range for this position is $59,400 to $75,650 per year.
What are the core qualifications required?
Candidates must have a degree in a relevant field and at least five years of experience in forestry or ecological restoration, along with expertise in silvicultural planning.
Is this a remote or in-office position?
The role functions as a hybrid position, involving administrative office work and field-based restoration activities in Georgia.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Nature Conservancy (TNC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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