National Forest Foundation (NFF) is pleased to offer a regular, full-time position that will manage projects and support partnerships to implement the Wood for Life tribal fuelwood initiative and other key forest health projects throughout the Southwest. Wood for Life is a partnership that connects biomass and small diameter timber from restoration projects with communities that rely on firewood for home heating and other uses.
Position is open until July 13th, 2024
Position Function: The Wood for Life Coordinator reports directly to the Southwest Region Director and works closely with the Southwest Field Program team, other NFF staff, and Wood for Life partners to provide project management, contract management, and program development support to help connect wood from forest restoration projects with communities in need of firewood, as well as other NFF priority restoration projects. The incumbent is responsible for helping develop and implement conservation programs with the U.S. Forest Service, communities, conservation NGOs, Tribal Governments, Indigenous nonprofits, and private sector partners to support strategic initiatives and long-term goals in the Southwest.
Position Duties and Responsibilities: The Wood for Life Coordinator will:
Build and sustain close and mutually beneficial relationships among federal and state agency partners, Tribal governments, local governments, Indigenous community groups, nonprofit organizations, and the NFF to implement effective community-based conservation partnerships including the Northern Arizona Wood for Life partnership.
Coordinate and manage Wood for Life projects and other restoration efforts, providing oversight of on-the-ground project implementation (e.g., working with forest thinning crews, coordinating between U.S. Forest Service and contractors, facilitating final inspection, coordinating access for firewood, etc.)
Help develop and implement work under Master Stewardship Agreements and Challenge Cost Share Agreements with the U.S. Forest Service, including for Wood for Life, forest restoration, watershed improvement, and recreation enhancement projects.
Coordinate and develop invited grants, Requests for Proposals and contracts for Wood for Life and other forest restoration projects, and work with NFF to select awardees and oversee implementation of projects.
Report on outcomes and deliverables of Wood for Life and other forest restoration projects; outcomes include a verbal and/or written report related to each project as required by funders.
Identify and provide support for the development of partnerships and grants that support expanding capacity for Wood for Life and other restoration projects.
Effectively communicate with and engage stakeholders and the public in the Wood for Life partnership through facilitated meetings, outreach and awareness efforts, field visits, communications products, and volunteer opportunities.
Maintain a breadth of knowledge about current trends, emerging issues, policy interventions, and innovations in the field of forest restoration, community wood banks, Tribal sovereignty, and community-based partnerships.
Serve as a point of contact for the NFF Wood for Life activities occurring in Northern Arizona and coordinate internally with other NFF and Forest Service Wood for Life program activities occurring across the US including in Colorado, New Mexico, and Idaho.
Assist as necessary with the NFF’s program of work across the Southwest which may include the management of diverse, short-term projects.
Location: The location for this position is northern Arizona with a preference for Flagstaff, AZ. Applicants must be able to travel regularly throughout Northern Arizona This position is a remote/work from home position and requires reliable internet access, a dedicated workspace.
