Youth and Partnership Coordinator

The Forest Stewards Guild seeks a detail-oriented collaborative and individually motivated Youth and Partnership Coordinator to support youth workforce development community engagement and forest stewardship across central and northern New Mexico. This position will support two cornerstone efforts  the Forest Stewards Youth Corps (FSYC) and the Cultivando Conservacion program  working closely with the Youth Program Manager and the Conservation Program Manager. 

The Youth and Partnership Coordinator will work directly with Guild staff partners and community members. Key responsibilities will include field support for the FSYC program (summer and fall) assistance in establishing and supporting a new FSYC crew in Cuba NM logistical support for the Winter Rx crew and general support for the Cultivando Conservacion program including coordinating work plan details for Cuba FSYC and assisting with community outreach events in Cuba.  

In addition to program-specific duties the Coordinator will provide general support across the Southwest office assisting with event preparation communications and day-to-day project needs. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized adaptable and enthusiastic about both community-facing work and behind-the-scenes coordination. The best fit for this Coordinator position is someone interested in supporting youth through workforce development one-on-one mentorship and community collaboration.

Key Responsibilities 

Forest Stewards Youth Corps (FSYC) Support 

• Provide field supervision for FSYC crews while maintaining clear and frequent communication with Guild staff overseeing the FSYC program. 
• Help deliver FSYC crew trainings. Trainings are overnight and last 3-5 days. 
• Act as a mentor and role model for FSYC Crew Leaders and Crew Members.  
• Assist Guild staff with providing logistical support to summer and fall FSYC crews ensuring they have the tools equipment and training they need to accomplish their projects. 
• Provide logistical support for the Winter Rx crew including project supervision training and Rx burn support. 
• Collect and process reporting data from FSYC crews. 
• Assist with fundraising efforts and reporting. 

Cultivando Conservacion Support 

• Liaise between Guild Conservation Manager Cuba Conservation Ambassador Cuba Soil and Water Conservation District staff and private landowners to create Cuba FSYC 27 work plan including project goals locations timelines and equipment and supply needs. 
• Help plan and host community outreach events in support of the Conservation Ambassador and Conservation Manager including Conservation Resource Days peer learning sessions and demonstration project tours. 
• Help disseminate outreach materials including English and Spanish print digital and social media content to engage local and general public. 

General Southwest Program Support 

• Provide broad flexible support as needed to other Southwest Region Guild staff working on wildfire resilience prescribed fire youth engagement collaborative forest restoration and watershed projects. 
• Assist Southwest staff with program support and administrative and logistical tasks such as: 
  • Preparing training materials. 
  • Supporting prescribed burn implementation. 
  • Assembling outreach materials and supporting event readiness. 
  • Inventory management of Guild hand tools PPE chainsaws etc. 
  • Helping with office organization maintaining supplies Guild truck maintenance and mileage tracking and other logistical items as needed. 
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications :

Required 

• Bachelors degree in forestry natural resources environmental studies environmental science or related field; or equivalent experience (1 year of experience 1 year of education). 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with partners landowners and community members. 
• Ability to conduct outreach and facilitate engagement with diverse communities. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to become proficient with a suite of other software (Asana Canva Adobe Zoom etc.) 
• A willingness to work occasional evenings weekends and travel regionally as needed. 
• Commitment to the Forest Stewards Guilds mission of ecological economic and socially responsible forest stewardship. 
• Valid drivers license and safe driving record. 
• Ability to pass a background check. 
• Ability to perform strenuous work outdoors for long hours in rough country and inclement weather.  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.  
• Ability to work independently.  

Additional Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience managing outdoor education wilderness trips or similar with high-school aged youth. 
• Wildland firefighting qualification (FFT2 or higher). 
• Wildland chainsaw qualification (Faller 2 or higher preferred). 
• Forestry and wildland fire knowledge or experience in Southwest forest ecosystems. 
• Familiarity with collaborative conservation and/or community-based organizations. 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish. 

Additional Information :

Compensation and Benefits 

The starting compensation is $27.50 - $29.00 per hour depending on experience. The Forest Stewards Guild offers the opportunity to advance based on performance and leadership which we assess annually. The Guild offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 

• Employer-sponsored comprehensive health vision and dental care coverage paid at 80% 
• Short and long-term disability policies accidental death/dismemberment and life insurance 
• Paid and unpaid family leave and unpaid medical leave 
• Flexible Spending Accounts and 
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 5% employer match. 
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Accrued Paid Sick Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays per year

The Guildis dedicated to providingan open transparent and just organization and workplace. We foster a work culture that recognizes the inherent value of our employees supports a healthy work-life balance and fosters personal growth. The Guild is an equal opportunity employer. 

Location 

This position will be based out of the Santa Fe NM Guild office with some regional travel. Work will include a mix of coordination community outreach and field-based crew visits. A hybrid arrangement of in-office and remote (work-from-home) may be arranged for computer-based work. All travel costs from the Santa Fe Guild office to field sites are covered including the use of a Guild vehicle.  

How to apply 

Interested applicants should click Im interested to apply here and submit a resume. An additional cover letter writing sample three professional references and earliest available start date is required to be emailed to Andrew Pearson (APearson (at) ) to be considered for this position. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with an initial review date of July 31st 2026. Incomplete applications or auto apply applications will not be considered. 

DEADLINE: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with an initial review date of July 31st 2026.

Contact Us 

Questions about this position can be directed to APearson at . 

We believe that a diverse workforce reflects the strengths of all members of our community. The Forest Stewards Guild strives to create a collaborative supportive and respectful setting for all employees and partners. To meet this goal we recognize and celebrate the wide range of differences that characterize our members employees partners and collaborators. Indeed it is those differences that enhance our organization and help us to meet our mission and vision. The Guild values diverse forests because they are more productive more resilient more adaptable and better able to recover from disturbances. Similarly our community is healthier when we are inclusive of a diversity of people and perspectives.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time