Private Lands Forester

Core responsibilities:

• Deliver U.S. Farm Bill programs to eligible Pennsylvania landowners
• Develop, plan, and implement conservation practices to improve air quality, water quality, wildlife habitat, and forest health
• Conduct landscape and forest stand examinations, compiling data on timber type, forest health, wildlife habitat, and other factors
• Work one-on-one with landowners to develop conservation plans with detailed GIS cover maps

This role implements sustainable forest management on private lands to benefit bird species most in need while also benefiting human communities, biodiversity, and the planet's fragile climate through habitat conservation and improvement.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in forestry, wildlife, or conservation-related field plus 2 years technical forestry experience OR master's degree in forestry/wildlife with forest habitat management emphasis
• Knowledge of professional forestry management principles and practices
• Experience with SILVAH or similar forest stand analysis modeling software
• Working knowledge of wildlife, wildlife habitat, ecology, and conservation practices

American Bird Conservancy offers strong benefits including:

• Medical, dental, flexible spending accounts, and employer-matched retirement savings
• 35-hour work week with flexible, remote-friendly work arrangements
• Paid vacation (15-20 days annually), paid holidays, and sick leave
• Work-related travel expenses covered including lodging, meals, and transportation
• Rental vehicle or personal mileage reimbursement where applicable

American Bird Conservancy is a fast-growing, results-focused nonprofit that achieves lasting results for the bird species most in need throughout the Americas while benefiting human communities, biodiversity, and the planet's fragile climate.