WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

　　The Conservation Forester is a member of TNC's Resilient Forests Team in the Maryland/DC Chapter and provides forestry and forest management expertise for our projects on TNC preserves and with parnters on public and private lands. The Conservation Forester has two main roles: 1) planning and implementing forest restoration and sustainable forest management activities on conserved lands; and 2) assisting with the management and growth of the Family Forest Carbon Program. The position includes a diverse set of duties including fieldwork in remote areas, statistical analysis of forest inventory data, effective teamwork with diverse colleagues, and engagement with forest landowners.

　　WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

　　We seek creative and skilled forester who shares our vision of supporting and restoring the connections between healthy forests and thriving communities here in western Maryland. Our team members are committed to teamwork and cross-collaboration. We support all our staff in professional development, with special emphasis on DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) learning and practices. We seek specific skills and qualifications for our Conservation Forester and we also value the talents and experiences you bring from your life outside your professional background. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world's leading conservation organization. Passion, innovation, and diversity are key components to advancing our Mission, and we encourage you to apply!

　　WHAT YOU'LL BRING

　　BA/BS degree in forestry, natural resources management or related field and 5 years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge of current trends and practices in forestry and conservationExperience making ecologically based forest management decisionsExperience communicating with the public both in writing and verbally to technical and non-technical audiencesAble to perform physical work outdoors, in variable weather conditions and at remote locations, both in a group and individual settingConfidence in performing tasks with minimal supervision and making independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgmentMust have valid driver's licenseExcellent communication skills via written, spoken, and graphical means in EnglishWHAT WE BRING

　　Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

　　TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 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. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

　　We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

　　SALARY INFORMATION

　　The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $61,000-64,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during t e recruitment.

　　APPLY NOW

　　To apply for job ID 54399, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact [email protected].

　　The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

　　The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

　　Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!

　　TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [email protected] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

　　An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC's value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

　　Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we're unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.