Manager, Northern CA Reforestation - Full-time

Manager, Northern California Reforestation 

Our Mission in Action

Trees play a vital role in solving some of the most pressing issues facing our communities, our society, and our world today. For 150 years, American Forests has stood boldly at the forefront of the conservation movement, working collaboratively and innovatively to ensure that all people have access to the benefits of trees. As we look ahead to the next 150, continued collective action will be essential to securing a healthy, climate-resilient future for all. To support this work, we are looking for a Manager, Northern California Reforestation, to join our Resilient Forests team.

What You’ll Do

As a part of the Northern California reforestation team, you will help advance reforestation and restoration efforts on National Forest System lands on the Eldorado National Forest. To this end, you will support project work and partnerships; assist with program and project development; work closely with agency partners to plan treatments; write and manage contracts; and oversee completion of on-the-ground work and field logistics including front-line supervision of field support staff in their duties. 

Major responsibilities include: 

Implementation and Planning Support (80%)

Project Administration (15%)

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

What We’re Looking For

We don’t expect you to check every single box. If this role excites you, we want to hear from you! We’re interested in your ability to learn, collaborate, and bring fresh perspectives.

Reporting and Supervision

The Manager will report to the Senior Manager, Northern California Reforestation. At this time, this role will not have any direct reports but will serve as an in-field lead for term-based field support staff. 

Compensation, Benefits & Working Conditions

The Manager will be based within one (1) hour of Placerville, CA. This is a field-going position and most fieldwork will be located on the Caldor Fire footprint, near Placerville, CA. Early mornings, long hours, and some Saturday shifts may be required. Office work may be conducted remotely. 

The Manager must be comfortable with prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and working on a computer keeping, supporting contract administration, attending meetings, writing reports, and emailing. Occasional GIS assignments may be requested with support of American Forests staff. Most days will be spent in the field where the Manager will be expected to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time. Field conditions may include, but are not limited to the following: 

1. Varying terrain and dense vegetation (possible exposure to wildlife, ticks, poison oak, and mosquitos), hot, wet, and cold conditions 

1. Severely burned landscapes with standing dead trees and little/no shade coverage 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to provide access to all individuals along the continuum of human ability and experience. 

Compensation & Benefits 

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. The budget hourly rate for this position is between $25.64 and $33.33. 

Our benefits package includes:

Health and Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Financial and Retirement

Our Core Competencies

Attitude - Communication - Organization - Problem-Solving & Creativity - Representing the Organization 

The Team 

Our Resilient Forests department connects the best available science, networks, and place-based implementation to protect and restore landscapes threatened by a wide variety of stressors for the benefit of people, water, wildlife and climate. Through our partnership with the USDA Forest Service, American Forests is addressing reforestation needs in multiple regions of the United States.

About Us

American Forests is a national non-profit organization committed to creating healthy and resilient forests from cities to large forest landscapes, that deliver essential benefits for climate, people, water, and wildlife. We advance our mission through forestry innovation, place-based partnerships to plant and restore forests, and movement building. We envision a world in which the significant environmental, societal, and economic benefits of forests are fully realized and equitably available to all people. Established in 1875, American Forests is the oldest national non-profit conservation organization in the U.S. working to restoring urban forests and forested landscapes for over 150 years. 

American Forests is proud to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. These are our shared values. We welcome individuals who bring a variety of backgrounds and experiences to be a part of our team to help make a difference individually and collectively as we work toward achieving our mission. We are committed to fostering an environment that is welcoming and respectful and provides opportunities for advancement and professional growth for every team member. 

American Forests is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to provide access to all individuals along the continuum of human ability and experience.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/LGBTQ+ Encouraged to Apply

In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is also available in languages other than English.