Northern Forest Restoration Projects Coordinator

Job Description
- Northern Forest Restoration Projects Coordinator (260005I8)

Job Description

Northern Forest Restoration Projects Coordinator - ( 260005I8 )

Description

Who We Are:

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

Who We Are as an

Employer:

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

DFG:

The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is the state agency responsible for conservation of the state's natural resources. DFG exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and natural communities, and provides outdoor recreation opportunities to the public.

Job Opening:

Mass Wildlife is responsible for the conservation of freshwater fish and wildlife in the Commonwealth, including endangered plants and animals. Mass Wildlife restores, protects, and manages land for wildlife to thrive and for people to enjoy.

A cover letter referencing the correct position must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition.

Job Description:

The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW), seeks applicants for the position of Northern Forest Restoration Project Coordinator
. The position is assigned to the DFW Western District office at 88 Old Windsor Road Dalton.

The Northern Forest Project area in Massachusetts includes the Berkshires, the northern portions of the Pioneer Valley, and northern Worcester County. The Restoration Project Coordinator will oversee implementation of the Windsor Brook Restoration Project in Windsor Massachusetts. In addition, the Restoration Project Coordinator will assist in the identification of development of restoration projects on Wildlife Management Areas in the Northern Forest region, working in partnership with the Mass Wildlife Western District office and Field Headquarters.

The primary goal of this contract position is to increase resilience on Mass Wildlife owned lands in the region. Project identification and development will focus on aquatic restoration which will improve habitat and increase resiliency to extreme weather events.

This is a contract position that is funded through a US Fish and Wildlife Northern Forest IRA grant.

The estimated duration of this contract assignment is from October 1, 2026 through December 2027
. Dates may change based on program need, funding, and or applicant availability. There are no benefits associated with these positions - except earned sick leave.

Primary job duty will be project oversight for the Windsor Brook Restoration project including

• Working with contracted engineering and construction firms to ensure project completion by December 2027
• Collecting baseline environmental assessments before work commences to establish pre-construction conditions
• Ensure that…