Outreach Manager For Climate-Smart Forestry  New England Forestry Foundation is hiring an expanded team to advance the integrated goals of ecological health, forest carbon, and a dynamic bioeconomy in the context of a $30 million USDA grant under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (CSC) program. This project represents an unprecedented opportunity to pilot carbon-saving forest management practices as part of a systems approach including forestland protection, wildland preservation and building with wood to displace carbon-intensive materials.
The Outreach Manager will work with the project team and smaller non-commercial woodland owners and land trusts to support on-the-ground implementation of and participation in the program. Work will include landowner outreach and enrollment, outreach to and coordination with land trusts across the region, support for the design of the incentive program to smaller-acreage landowners, development and delivery of landowner education programs and forester training workshops, and related work as defined below. The Outreach Manager for Climate-Smart Forestry will work under the direction of NEFF’s Director of Outreach & Landowner Engagement and integrated with the ongoing work of NEFF’s Exemplary Forestry Center.  Location is flexible across the New England region, but significant time in Massachusetts and Connecticut along with ability to travel to Vermont and New Hampshire will be a significant component of the position.

Climate-Smart Commodities – Project & Grant Coordinator  New England Forestry Foundation is hiring an expanded team to advance the integrated goals of ecological health, forest carbon, and a dynamic bioeconomy in the context of a $30 million USDA grant under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (CSC) program. This project represents an unprecedented opportunity to pilot carbon-saving forest management practices as part of a systems approach including forestland protection, wildland preservation and building with wood to displace carbon-intensive materials.
The CSC Project & Grants Coordinator will support the project team in their on-the-ground implementation of the CSC program. Work will include: Manage all grant administration for the CSC program and other relevant NEFF programs, including all interface with the USDA; Manage all contracting with sub-awardees, partners, contractors etc.; Manage project finances under the direct supervision of NEFF’s Director of Finance & Administration; Coordinate and project implementation within NEFF and across project contractors and partners through development and use of project management software; and provide support to project team for scheduling of meetings and other tasks as needed.

Climate-Smart Wood Sourcing Specialist  New England Forestry Foundation is hiring an expanded team to advance the integrated goals of ecological health, forest carbon, and a dynamic bioeconomy in the context of a $30 million USDA grant under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (CSC) program. This project represents an unprecedented opportunity to pilot carbon-saving forest management practices as part of a systems approach including forestland protection, wildland preservation and building with wood to displace carbon-intensive materials.The Climate-Smart Wood Sourcing Specialist will work with NEFF forestry team and the CSC project team to develop a robust climate-smart wood products supply chain in New England and help document and communicate the resulting climate benefits. This will include outreach to support the expanded use of wood as a climate-smart material and sharing of the pilot tools developed through this project. The primary focus of this position is to determine verifiable and actionable criteria for sourcing climate-smart wood materials for high- and low-grade markets and to bring these criteria into existing certification systems to encourage adoption at scale.  Work will be conducted in coordination with project partners, integrated across project areas as needed, and incorporated with the ongoing work of NEFF’s Exemplary Forestry Center.

Climate-Smart Commodities – Forest Biometrician  New England Forestry Foundation is hiring an expanded team to advance the integrated goals of ecological health, forest carbon, and a dynamic bioeconomy in the context of a $30 million USDA grant under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (CSC) program. This project represents an unprecedented opportunity to pilot carbon-saving forest management practices as part of a systems approach including forestland protection, wildland preservation and building with wood to displace carbon-intensive materials.
The Biometrician will be intimately involved with all forest-centered analytical work needed to implement NEFF’s Climate-Smart Commodities grant, such as quantifying the carbon benefits of the forestry practices incentivized through the grant, assessing the potential for leakage of climate impacts; as well as analyzing statistics for avoiding the problem of leakage, and conducting other analyses as needed. NEFF works to inform public policymakers, the forestry and climate-related community, and other forestry professionals with statistical analysis and modeling relevant to improving forest management in New England. The biometrician will have primary responsibility for these analyses. NEFF also synthesizes forestry and other natural resource information to advance improved forest management in the region. The principal example of this work to date is the Exemplary Forestry standards for the Acadian Forest and the companion standards for Central and Transition Hardwoods. NEFF also seeks to advance improved forest management in New England and beyond by publishing original research, syntheses of current science, and scientific commentary in relevant and influential publications, including peer-reviewed journals.

Climate-Smart Commodities – Program Forester  New England Forestry Foundation is hiring an expanded team to advance the integrated goals of ecological health, forest carbon, and a dynamic bioeconomy in the context of a $30 million USDA grant under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (CSC) program. This project represents an unprecedented opportunity to pilot carbon-saving forest management practices as part of a systems approach including forestland protection, wildland preservation and building with wood to displace carbon-intensive materials.
The CSC Program Forester will work with the Exemplary Forestry Program – Senior Forester and the rest of the project team to support on-the-ground implementation of and participation in the program. Work will touch on each of the three main areas of NEFF’s CSC program including design and implementation of climate smart incentives; monitoring, verification and reporting; and support for climate smart sourcing for wood markets. All areas of work will be conducted in coordination with project partners and based on expert inputs across project elements. Work will also be integrated with the ongoing work of NEFF’s Exemplary Forestry Center. The CSC Program Forester will work under the direction of NEFF’s Senior Science and Policy Fellow and in close partnership with the Exemplary Forestry Program – Senior Forester. Work under this position will be integrated with the ongoing work of NEFF’s Exemplary Forestry Center. Location is flexible across the New England region, but regular presence in Maine will be a significant component of the position.

Staff Forester

New England Forestry Foundation is hiring an expanded team to advance the integrated goals of ecological health, forest carbon, and a dynamic bioeconomy in the context of a $30 million USDA grant under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (CSC) program. This project represents an unprecedented opportunity to pilot carbon-saving forest management practices as part of a systems approach including forestland protection, wildland preservation and building with wood to displace carbon-intensive materials.

The NEFF Staff Forester will have lead responsibility for management NEFF’s forestlands including 160 properties and 40,000 acres and 150 conservation easements located in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. This position will be responsible for developing forest management plans including annual harvesting plans for NEFF lands as well as supervising consulting foresters for management and harvesting operations. The Staff Forester will also be responsible for implementing NEFF’s Exemplary Forestry Standards across NEFF’s lands, interfacing with NEFF’s forestry team to connect on opportunities to demonstrate sourcing of climate smart wood supply for pilot projects across the region. The Staff Forester will also manage existing and future carbon projects on NEFF forestlands and pursue new carbon opportunities as they emerge. The Staff Forester will also manage NEFF’s forestry committee for the Board of Directors and supervise a 3 person team of easement monitors and land stewardship professionals.

Climate Smart Commodities – Senior Forester   New England Forestry Foundation is hiring an expanded team to advance the integrated goals of ecological health, forest carbon, and a dynamic bioeconomy in the context of a $30 million USDA grant under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (CSC) program. This project represents an unprecedented opportunity to pilot carbon-saving forest management practices as part of a systems approach including forestland protection, wildland preservation and building with wood to displace carbon-intensive materials.
The Exemplary Forestry Program – Senior Forester will be a key member of NEFF’s senior leadership team to design, implement, monitor and assess implementation of NEFF’s Exemplary Forestry vision and programs. This position will work directly with NEFF staff, external partners and forest landowners to support on-the-ground implementation of our overall Exemplary Forestry program objectives. A primary focus of this position will be design and implementation of NEFF’s USDA-funded Climate Smart Commodities Partnership project as integrated with the ongoing work of NEFF’s Exemplary Forestry Center. Work will touch on each of the three main areas of NEFF’s CSC program including design and implementation of climate smart incentives; monitoring, verification and reporting; and support for climate smart sourcing for wood markets. All areas of work will be conducted in coordination with project partners and based on expert inputs across project elements. Location is flexible across the New England region, but regular presence in Maine will be a significant component of the position.

Woodlands Partnership Coordinator   This position is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) helping to advance the Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts (established as Mohawk Trail Woodlands Partnership (MTWP) enabled by 2018 state law), a regional collaboration focused on conservation and economic development that sustains the area’s forests and natural resources while enhancing the rural way of life for its residents. This position reports to the Woodlands Partnership’s Administrative Agent based at NEFF, funded through a state contract extending at least until June 2025, with the possibility of extension. This role will combine direct administrative and operational coordination of the Partnership’s 31-member board and standing committees, as well as communications/public relations, and grant-writing, budgeting and reporting in support of the Partnership’s high-priority programs.

Government Grants Writer   New England Forestry Foundation is hiring an expanded team to advance the integrated goals of ecological health, forest carbon, and a dynamic bioeconomy in the context of a $30 million USDA grant under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (CSC) program. This project represents an unprecedented opportunity to pilot carbon-saving forest management practices as part of a systems approach including forestland protection, wildland preservation and building with wood to displace carbon-intensive materials.
The recently passed “Inflation Reduction Act” offers unprecedented resources and programs to leverage forests as a powerful nature-based solution to help combat climate change. The focus of this new position at NEFF will be to tap into the bill’s $40 billion dollars in forest-focused investments that are intended to bolster sustainable forest management and forest-climate solutions. In addition, the focus of this position will include tapping into other existing federal and state programs oriented towards supporting climate-smart forestry and the bioeconomy in New England’s forests and forest products and better protect human and natural communities from climate impacts. The Government Grants Writer will be well positioned to leverage NEFF’s existing strong position based on a long track record of successful federal fundraising from a diversity of programs. This position could be filled through a full-time employee or a contractor.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample via email to Kim Doherty at kdoherty@newenglandforestry.org. Please use the position name as the subject line of your submission. Positions will be filled on a rolling basis.