Forest Ecologist
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Job Location:
Alpena, MI - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 50500 - 62000
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Forest Ecologist
Department: Michigan Chapter
Location: Remote within Northern Michigan
Reports To: Chapter Director
Supervises: N/A
Context: At the Sierra Club we believe in the power of togetherness. Together we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental racial economic and gender justice a future where all people benefit from a healthy thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel inequity we will continue to fight for a bold transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet our humanity and our democracy. By recognizing that our destinies are tied we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected and the overlap between ecology race gender and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it.
Sierra Club is comprised of staff across the country and a network of volunteers organized in local chapters that support our grassroots engagement. We are also proud to be a unionized employer with two labor unions representing more than half of our employees.
Scope: The Forest Ecologist is responsible for advocating for the protection of Michigans public and private lands to ensure our home states ecological health. This position is responsible for assessing and providing feedback on proposals impacting Michigans forests and wild spaces establishing and maintaining relationships with relevant state agencies and working closely with tribes partner organizations and volunteers to advance the Chapters goals. This position requires occasional evening and weekend work for volunteer meetings and public events; requires an ability to travel within the state with a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record.
Job activities include but are not limited to:
- Forest Wildlands and Wildlife Management. Review state compartment reviews and other proposals that impact Michigans forests and wild lands. Advocate for forest and land management practices that support at-risk wildlife in the state. Educates staff volunteers and partners on potential impacts and make recommendations in alignment with Sierra Club values and policies.
- Programmatic Strategy and Implementation. Plans coordinates and implements campaigns for various programs and projects in collaboration with the key staff and volunteers. Develops tactics and metrics tracks policy and regulatory proceedings and identifies opportunities for engagement mobilization or intervention for one or more campaign outcomes. Coordinates and measures the success of these campaigns with the State Director and volunteer leaders to ensure progress towards meeting the campaigns goals.
- Communications. Supports communications and base building by leveraging digital organizing tools and internal and external communications. Represents the Sierra Club to the public and in the media. Writes newsletter articles op-eds and action alerts.
- Collaboration. Identifies and is responsible for developing strong relationships with key people of influence including community leaders especially from frontline communities and public officials to positively influence campaign or program outcomes. Seeks opportunities to advance the Sierra Clubs diversity initiatives through new partnerships and engagement strategies where appropriate.
- Volunteer Development & Engagement. Identifies trains informs and motivates volunteers to build and sustain grassroots power that centers frontline communities influences decision makers and achieves campaign victories. Provides information research and other assistance to Sierra Club leaders the public and others about the campaign or program and priority issues.
- Community Engagement. Organizes events trainings rallies outings meetings members of the media and communities to ensure visibility of the Sierra Club in a way that is strategic and values-aligned.
- Fundraising. Tasks include grant writing donor engagement grant management data management and reporting in partnership with the Chapter Director and other relevant stakeholders.
- Performs administrative clerical and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills experience and competencies:
- Forest Succession. You understand Michigans forest succession process and can communicate that to a variety of audiences.
- Research Experience. You have strong research skills and an ability to understand policy. You can synthesize information and present it in an easy-to-understand and engaging format.
- Strong written oral & facilitation skills. You can communicate complex topics clearly and concisely while tailoring your message to meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. You are comfortable speaking in front of large and small groups hosting virtual convenings leading group discussions and facilitating hands-on workshops. You are able to convey information and help everyone share their ideas while moving through an intentional agenda in a timely manner.
- Collaboration. You are effective and efficient working independently as well as cooperatively to accomplish complex work projects and can point to specific examples of your experience with each. You know how to manage a project or campaign timeline while engaging the relevant staff and volunteers in a timely manner.
- Equity analysis & practice. You are aware of your personal group identities and how they have shaped your life and work experiences. You have an analysis of how racism and other forms of oppression in society impact relationships systems and culture. You bring experience and skills for working effectively with colleagues across group identities positions and roles.
- Tech Skills. Experience with Google Suite Zoom and social media platforms.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following experience skills and competencies:
- Forestry Management. Experience and understanding of forest management practices understanding of the role field work plays in influencing environmental policy.
- Self-motivated. Ability to work independently but also cooperatively and effectively with staff and volunteers.
- Grassroots organizing & teamwork. You have experience working with groups using democratic decision-making. You have worked with partners to achieve shared goals by building pressure on a decision-maker through escalating advocacy tactics. You can manage a fast-moving dynamic campaign plan involving multiple stakeholders partners volunteers and decision-makers. You can motivate groups of people to take action for a cause and find joy in developing leaders while building grassroots power.
- Prioritization. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Fundraising. Experience writing and managing grants grant reporting or experience engaging individual donors.
- Communications. Experience working with traditional media and campaign tools like Hustle or VAN.
$50500 - $62000 a year
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $50500 - $62000 annually.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit and is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract between Sierra Club and Progressive Workers Union.
The Sierra Club offers a competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience plus excellent benefits that include medical dental and vision coverage and a retirement savings 401(k) plan.
This is a category 5 exempt represented professional position.
Sierra Club is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Sierra Club employees are not eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
To Apply
The Sierra Club provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit qualifications lived experience and skills. The Sierra Club does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color creed religion national origin immigration status socioeconomic status ancestry age size sex sexual orientation gender gender identity familial status veteran status disability AIDS/HIV status medical condition prior conviction arrest history traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Sierra Club values applicants who are people that identify as Black Indigenous and other minoritized groups; women; queer transgender gender non-conforming and gender fluid people.
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