Restoration Forestry Project Manager; Ecological Restoration Nonprofit

Job Announcement – Restoration Forestry Project Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Wage: $60,000-$80,000 Annually

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with some flexibility required

Work Location:

Remote (north-central Oregon) with frequent field site visits

Education & Experience:

Experience in forestry, ecological restoration, fuels management, or related natural resource fields, working collaboratively with multiple partners. Strong field leadership skills and ability to coordinate crews and contractors. BS degree in Forestry or closely related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Lomakatsi Restoration Project, a nonprofit forest and watershed restoration organization based in Ashland, Oregon, seeks a qualified forestry professional with demonstrated experience in restoration forestry and project management to join our team in a fulltime position.

As we expand our footprint into northcentral Oregon, this position will be based in or near Deschutes, Jefferson, or Wasco counties—serving communities such as Bend, Redmond, Madras, Warm Springs, and The Dalles. The role supports planning and implementation of restoration forestry, fuels reduction, and forest health projects across federal, state, tribal, municipal, and private lands, working closely with multiple partners and contractors to advance strategic, large scale stewardship initiatives.

This position plays a key role in growing Lomakatsi’s work within the Mt. Hood National Forest and surrounding landscapes, strengthening partnerships and advancing active forest management, hazardous fuels reduction, and landscape scale restoration aligned with federal, state, and tribal priorities to increase the pace and scale of work on the ground.

The Restoration Forestry Project Manager provides leadership, coordination, and technical oversight for ecological restoration projects—including fuels reduction, prescribed fire preparation, and forest health treatments. The position manages complex, multi-partner projects that integrate applied ecological science with operational forestry and contract implementation.

This role works closely with land management agencies, contractors, and Lomakatsi’s interdisciplinary staff to ensure high-quality project planning, field execution, safety, compliance, and reporting. Success in this position requires strong field leadership, clear communication, and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic outdoor and operational environments.

Project Planning and Implementation

• Lead planning, layout, execution and oversight of restoration forestry treatments including thinning, fuels reduction, hand piling, mastication, and prescribed fire preparation.
• Interpret and apply silvicultural prescriptions, ecological restoration plans, and project objectives.
• Conduct field assessments, unit layout, marking, and treatment boundary verification.
• Ensure vegetation treatments meet ecological intent, NEPA compliance requirements, contract obligations, and partner standards.
• Coordinate project schedules, sequencing, and deliverables with partners and internal staff.

Field Oversight and Quality Control

• Provide day-to-day technical direction and logistical coordination for forestry crews and contractors.
• Oversee implementation of restoration prescriptions on the ground.
• Conduct field inspections and quality control reviews of contracted forestry services.
• Ensure field operations follow organizational safety protocols and partner requirements.

Crew and Contractor Coordination

• Coordinate with contractors and service providers to ensure scope, specifications, and timelines are met.
• Support field crews with technical guidance and problem solving.
• Contribute to contractor communication, field adjustments, and implementation decisions.

Partnership and Communication

• Maintain strong working relationships with tribes, land management agencies, partner organizations, and landowners.
• Represent Lomakatsi at project meetings, planning sessions, and field reviews.
• Communicate project objectives, methods, schedules, and outcomes clearly to partners and stakeholders.

Compliance, Documentation, and…