OFFICE LOCATION

Olympia, Washington, USA

Olympia, WA (area), USA

WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity{rel="nofollow"} and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube{rel="nofollow"} to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor{rel="nofollow"}.

One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Washington Forest Manager is responsible for ensuring that the forest activities meet and exceed the Nature Conservancy's forest management and restoration goals and objectives, as well as the standards set by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Land Trust Accreditation (LTA) in both coastal rainforests and inland dry forest systems. This position directly supervises three Conservation Field Foresters who oversee Conservancy-owned and/or managed forestlands in Willapa Bay (20,000 acres), the Olympic Peninsula (16,000 acres), and the Central Cascades (18,000 acres) of Washington. Key responsibilities include daily management and scheduling of forest operations, ensuring compliance and accountability for contracts and grants, and managing complex forest restoration projects. These projects involve various activities, such as commercial restoration thinning, pre-commercial thinning, reforestation, invasive species treatments, stream habitat improvement, forest road improvements, road decommissioning, road maintenance, and general property management. A critical aspect of this position is developing and fostering strong relationships with partners and communities.

The Forest Manager will oversee forest operations and is tasked with achieving active forest management and restoration outcomes. This includes monitoring harvest operations and restoration projects carried out by the team, or contractors who implement the forest management plans across Nature Conservancy managed properties. The primary goal of the Conservancy's forest management is to enhance forest health while restoring ecological structures and functions across these properties, generating ecological, financial, and social benefits.

This position collaborates closely with colleagues at The Nature Conservancy in Washington and across the organization, who have expertise in science, government and community relations, human resources, philanthropy, finance, and marketing to achieve the Conservancy's objectives.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

If you're seeking a career that offers meaning and purpose, consider joining our Chapter as a Forest Manager. In thi