Southeast Region Coordinator

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. This position will require frequent summer travel. The coordinator will also contribute to outreach education and community engagement efforts and may support fire projects as funding and capacity allow. This position will work closely with the Southeast Manager regional field staff contractors and partners to ensure successful implementation of forestry and stewardship initiatives.

This position is intentionally designed to be flexible and responsive to organizational needs. While there is sufficient funding and workload to support a primary focus on National Park Service projects in the near term this role is structured to evolve over time based on emerging priorities funding opportunities and the coordinators strengths and interests.

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
• Assist with contractor oversight and contract management including inspections documentation and communication with partners
• Assist with networking and program development in the Virginias Central Appalachian region
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelors degree in forestry forest ecology natural resources or similar field
• Knowledge of Central Appalachian forest ecosystems and communities
• Experience with field-based forestry work
• Experience planning facilitating workshops or other meetings or trainings
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfort working independently and as part of a remote team across multiple projects
• Willingness to travel frequently during the field season
• Valid drivers license
• Flexibility and humility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing inspecting and/or monitoring forest restoration projects
• Experience supervising/instructing implementation of natural resource management projects (or outdoor education instruction experience)
• Familiarity in implementing silvicultural techniques (e.g. thinning crop tree release mid-story removal) using chemical methods (e.g. hack & squirt cut stump basal spray) 
• Experience interest or qualifications in prescribed fire
• Experience with producing print and digital media content
• Competency with using Esri ArcGIS
• Relevant Certifications (e.g. Wilderness First Aid CPR) 
• State Pesticide Applicators License or experience as a Registered Technician 

Additional Information :

Location

This is a remote position and the individual will work with the Southeast team. The individual will be required to travel to North Carolina Virginia West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Applicants living in the southwest or west central regions of Virginia are preferred though not required.

Compensation and Benefits Package 

• The position is a regular full-time position.
• $27.50 - $29.00 per hour.   
• Up to 64 hours paid sick leave per year accrued from the first day of employment.
• Paid leave is accrued monthly from the first day of employment.   
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Employer-sponsored comprehensive health and dental care coverage is available after 30 days of employment.    
• Short and long-term disability policies paid by the Guild after 60 days of employment. 
• Life insurance provided by the Guild after 60 days.    
• Flexible compensation plan is available after 60 days. 
• Retirement plan with an employer match is available after 90 days. 
• Family Leave after 12 months including up to six weeks paid leave and six weeks unpaid leave. 
• Compassionate leave after first day of employment

The Guild is dedicated to providing an open transparent and just organization and workplace. We strive for clear open and kind communication and are committed to recruiting hiring mentoring and supporting staff from underrepresented communities. We are dedicated to building a work culture that recognizes the inherent value of our employees supports a healthy work-life balance and provides an environment that supports career and personal growth.  

Interested applicants should submit a one-page cover letter resume writing sample and three professional references. Applications must be submitted by March 22 2026 in order to be considered.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time