Director, Land Management

Job Details

Location:

Hybrid
- Maine
- Greenville, ME 04441

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $86,944.00 - $

Job Shift: Any

The Appalachian Mountain Club is a nonprofit organization focused on fostering the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors. Through its extensive landholdings and conservation programs, including the Maine Woods Initiative, AMC works at the intersection of conservation, recreation, and science to address climate change and protect the Northeast’s natural resources.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive land management strategy across AMC’s regional land portfolio (ME, NH, MA, NY, NJ or applicable footprint).
• Integrate forest management, conservation science, recreation access, and climate/carbon objectives into unified land stewardship plans.
• Ensure alignment with AMC’s conservation priorities, including the Maine Woods Initiative and broader regional impacts.
• Oversee easement and certification compliance with AMC’s landownership, forest certification, and carbon sales.
• Lead land acquisition work to further AMC’s conservation goals near its ownership through the acquisition of in holdings and abutting properties where and when applicable.

• Provide senior leadership for land management operations across AMC’s MWI properties.
• Support implementation of sustainable forestry, habitat conservation, watershed protection, and public access programs.
• Coordinate with research, policy, and partnership teams to advance MWI as a national model for conservation and working lands.
• Oversee a team of natural resource professionals stewarding this key conservation asset of the AMC.
• Act as a liaison between external stakeholders, key AMC partners, and regional coalitions.

• Oversee day‑to‑day land management operations, including forest and habitat management, infrastructure (roads, bridges and recreation infrastructure, buildings), public access and recreation management, land protection compliance (easements, certifications, regulatory requirements).
• Establish and monitor performance metrics for land stewardship outcomes.
• Ensure effective use of contractors, vendors, and internal staff resources.
• Oversee relationships with Forest Management contractors like Huber Resources Corporation in the management of MWI.

• Lead and manage a team of land managers, foresters, and operations staff across multiple states.
• Build staff capacity, establish clear accountability structures, and support professional development.

• Partner with other Conservation division leads including the Director of Policy, Director of Trails, and the Director of Research to integrate land‑based work into AMC’s broader mission.
• Support fundraising, donor engagement, and grant development by articulating the impact of land management programs.
• Collaborate on research initiatives, including academic partnerships (e.g., field station development) in conjunction with the Research team.

• Represent AMC in regional land management forums, state agencies, and partnerships.
• Maintain strong relationships with regulators, local communities, industry partners, and conservation organizations.
• Support development of strategic partnerships that enhance land stewardship outcomes.

• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for land management programs.
• Ensure financial discipline and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies and revenue generation (e.g., timber, carbon, grants).

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resource management, environmental science, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in land management, forestry, or conservation operations.
• Be a licensed Maine Forester or the ability to obtain a license; exceptions may be considered with strong qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, multi‑state land portfolios or equivalent complexity.
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