Blue Mountains Project Coordinator

National Forest Foundation (NFF) is pleased to offer a regular, full-time, 3-Year term position that will support the improvement of recreation areas and restoration of natural resources on the Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests in Oregon.

About the NFF: As the official national partner to the US Forest Service (USFS), the National Forest Foundation was chartered by Congress in 1993. Today, the NFF advances forest resiliency, healthy watersheds and wildlife habitat, and recreation for all by working with communities and organizations across the country. The Foundation has grown significantly in the last few years in programmatic impact, revenue and support, and organizational capacity. NFF leads with impact, deploying roughly 90% of its expenses towards projects and programs across the country’s 193-million-acre National Forest System. NFF is forward-thinking and innovative, with ambitious strategies and goals to advance and prepare forests for a new economy.

Position Function: The Blue Mountains Project Coordinator reports to the Pacific Northwest & Alaska Region Director. The Coordinator will conduct community engagement, fundraising and project management for the reconstruction of recreation areas, restoration of natural resources, and improvement of forest health on the Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests. This work requires close coordination with the U.S. Forest Service, contractors and implementation partners to accomplish identified goals and activities throughout the National Forests.

Education and Qualifications: NFF expects the Blue Mountains Project Coordinator to possess the following educational and experiential qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in conservation, outdoor recreation, natural resource management, watershed science, forestry, environmental science, a related field, or equivalent experience.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience with proven results in recreation or conservation project management, community outreach, and partnership development.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience with proven results in project management, facilitation, and partnership development.
Commitment to the mission of the NFF and familiarity with the U.S. Forest Service and National Forest lands management.
An understanding of natural resource issues in Oregon The Pacific Northwest, and a willingness to build expertise in local natural resource issues and policies, quickly.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Abilities and Skills: NFF expects the Blue Mountains Project Coordinator to possess the following proven abilities and skills:

Ability to work independently, performing fieldwork, attending meetings, and managing contracts and projects with minimal oversight.
Ability to work well and be flexible in a team-oriented environment.
Ability and skills preferred but not required include recreation and trails management, an understanding of engineering and design in association with recreation infrastructure and other relevant technical skills.
Ability to manage programs collaboratively, evaluate outcomes against quantifiable measures of success, develop reports, and clearly communicate program outcomes.
Ability to manage a variety of projects and tasks, effectively, to successful completion.
Ability to work with a wide range of people with differing and sometimes conflicting opinions, and to always maintain neutrality.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly within the Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests, attend meetings in person regularly in Forest Service offices and in outdoor conditions, and maintain a flexible work schedule, including participation in weekend and evening events.
Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
Must have valid U.S. driver’s license and clean driving record.

Location: The coordinator will need to be located in Northeast Oregon in order to travel regularly throughout the Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests. This position is a work-from-home position and requires reliable internet access and a dedicated workspace.

Compensation: NFF offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our total rewards strategy. The starting salary range for this position is $68,000 to $82,275, with the ability to grow to $97,500 based on performance outcomes over time and assessed annually. NFF monitors mandated state minimum wage updates. Individual state conditions will be honored during the offer process.

Tagged as: Conservation