Director, Operations & Strategy

Employer: Baskahegan Company

Location: Brookton, ME (with regular remote office/work from home flexibility)

Final date to receive applications: Position is open until filled.

Baskahegan Company is a 106-year-old 5th generation family company that owns and manages 150,000 acres of natural forest in eastern Maine. With a focus on economically sustainable, ecologically sound and socially responsible forest and land management, the Company seeks a motivated leader to join the Baskahegan team. This person will be a key player in the next chapter of a legacy underpinned by values of care for the lands, waters, wildlife and local communities.

Reporting to the President & CEO (a 4th generation family member), this role oversees a small team of professionals that include a Forestry Operations Manager, GIS/Wood Supply Analyst, Forest Resource Specialist, and a part-time Office Manager/Bookkeeper.

• Oversee, coordinate and support the activities of the Forestry Operations Manager, GIS/Wood Supply Analyst, Forest Resource Specialist, and part-time Office Manager/Bookkeeper.
• In partnership with the team, plan for annual harvest strategies (volume, species mix, stand profiles, operational considerations).
• Support the Forestry Operations Manager in merchandising forest products.
• Provide input to the President on budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with vendors, contractors and customers.
• Pursue new customers and opportunities.
• Assist the President with identifying and analyzing land acquisitions.
• Track the latest developments.
• And more…

Please email your Cover Letter + Resume to:

The selected candidate will be asked to provide three references as well as successfully pass a background check.