Maryland Forester

Remote;
Western Maryland in the Cumberland, MD area.

Supervisor: Great Lakes Public Lands Manager

Location: Remote;
Western Maryland in the Cumberland, MD area. Work will occur in a five-county service area:
Garrett, Allegany, Washington, Frederick, and Carroll Counties.

Salary: Estimated at $56,420*;
Based on experience

Term of Position:
July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029
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This position is supported through outside funding commitments and is subject to periodic reviews to confirm the continuation of funding. The role may include collaboration with our Development team to help ensure sustained support; however, ongoing employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding and partner commitments

Final date to receive applications: Sept 9, 2026. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

This is a limited term position with American Bird Conservancy (ABC). American Bird Conservancy is a fast-growing, results-focused nonprofit seeking employees with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to make a difference for birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. Inspired by the wonder of birds, ABC achieves lasting results for the bird species most in need while also benefiting human communities, biodiversity, and the planet’s fragile climate.

American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is the Western Hemisphere's bird conservation specialist. ABC is the only organization with a single and steadfast commitment to achieving conservation results for birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. With an emphasis on achieving results and working in partnership, we take on the greatest problems facing birds today, innovating and building on rapid advancements in science to halt extinctions, protect habitats, eliminate threats and build capacity for bird conservation.

We are currently looking for a motivated, self-starting and detail-oriented individual with forestry and wildlife habitat project management experience to join our team.

American Bird Conservancy, in partnership with the State of Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service (MDFS), Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, is looking for a motivated individual to work effectively with private forest landowners and local conservation partners in western Maryland. The goal is to increase the participation rate of underserved landowners implementing forest stewardship practices leading to enhanced forest resilience and carbon attenuation, as part of ABC’s Dynamic Forest Management program.

The forester will conduct outreach to landowners, collect and review silvics data, design practices for implementation based on existing forest management plans, solicit competitive bids, and oversee project implementation and completion.

Work with ABC staff, Maryland Forest Service, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to:

• Promote forest management that benefits healthy forests and wildlife to private landowners and consulting foresters; including the potential to help organize and conduct outreach and training workshops.
• Identify and directly outreach to private landowners with forest stewardship opportunities intended to benefit forest health and wildlife.
• Conduct site visits to provide technical assistance to advance Forest Stewardship Plan implementation.
• Assist with the implementation of Forest Stewardship Plans on private lands using established forest management guidelines known to improve forest health, carbon attenuation, promote desired regeneration, and benefit associated birds and wildlife.
• Solicit competitive bids from qualified contractors to complete management actions according to Forest Stewardship Plans.
• Certify project completion via site visits, GPS tracking, and photo documentation.
• Assist ABC Development staff with preparing and reviewing fundraising proposals and assist with preparation of new funding/grant agreements and sub-awards.

American Bird Conservancy fosters a mission-driven, collaborative, and supportive workplace where staff are respected, empowered, and connected by a shared purpose. ABC offers strong benefits, a…