Southeast Region Coordinator

Overview

A key focus of the Southeast Coordinator will be to support the planning, implementation, and coordination of forestry projects across a range of programs in Central Appalachia. This position will conduct forestry site visits, inspections, and monitoring, assist with contractor management and reporting, and help oversee and support a seasonal forestry crew. Key projects include seasonal crew coordination in New River Gorge National Park and site inspections in Virginia and Pennsylvania.

This position will require frequent summer travel. The coordinator will also contribute to outreach, education, and community engagement efforts and may support fire projects as funding and capacity allow. This position will work closely with the Southeast Manager, regional field staff, contractors, and partners to ensure successful implementation of forestry and stewardship initiatives.

This position is intentionally designed to be flexible and responsive to organizational needs. While there is sufficient funding and workload to support a primary focus on National Park Service projects in the near term, this role is structured to evolve over time based on emerging priorities, funding opportunities, and the coordinator’s strengths and interests.

• Conduct forestry site inspections and monitoring to support NPS project implementation and compliance
• Frequent travel during the field season, including regular summer travel to New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia and throughout Virginia (e.g. Fredericksburg & Richmond Nat. Battlefield Park) and Pennsylvania (e.g. Delaware Water Gap & Gettysburg)
• Assist with training, oversight, and support of seasonal forestry crews and interns, including coordination of field logistics and day-to-day activities
• Assist with contractor oversight and contract management, including inspections, documentation, and communication with partners
• Assist with networking and program development in the Virginia’s Central Appalachian region
• Organize and host educational workshops (virtual & in-person) for forest industry partners
• Maintain organized records, field notes, and project documentation
• Support outreach, education, and community engagement efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, forest ecology, natural resources, or similar field
• Knowledge of Central Appalachian forest ecosystems and communities
• Experience with field-based forestry work
• Experience planning facilitating workshops or other meetings or trainings
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfort working independently and as part of a remote team across multiple projects
• Willingness to travel frequently during the field season
• Valid driver’s license
• Flexibility and humility

• Experience implementing, inspecting, and/or monitoring forest restoration projects
• Experience supervising/instructing implementation of natural resource management projects (or outdoor education instruction experience)
• Familiarity in implementing silvicultural techniques (e.g. thinning, crop tree release, mid-story removal) using chemical methods (e.g. hack & squirt, cut stump, basal spray)
• Experience, interest, or qualifications in prescribed fire
• Experience with producing print and digital media content
• Competency with using Esri ArcGIS
• Relevant Certifications (e.g. Wilderness First Aid, CPR)
• State Pesticide Applicators License or experience as a Registered Technician

This is a remote position and the individual will work with the Southeast team. The individual will be required to travel to North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Applicants living in the southwest or west central regions of Virginia are preferred though not required.

• The position is a regular, full-time position.
• $27.50 - $29.00 per hour.
• Up to 64 hours paid sick leave per year accrued from the first day of employment.
• Paid leave is accrued monthly from the first day of employment.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Employer-sponsored comprehensive health and dental care coverage is available after 30 days…