Position Summary:

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. 

Primary Job Duties: 

• 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,
• 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,
• And more…