Description

The Community Forest Land Manager collaborates with the Executive Director, the Forestry Resources and Wildlife Habitat and Recreation Committees, other staff members, and the Board of Directors to manage the DLLT community forest for conservation, economic, and recreational purposes. The Manager exhibits strong field skills and a dedication to sustainable forestry and wildlife conservation, along with a thorough understanding of the principles and best practices in land management. This position is directly supervised by the Executive Director and is supported and guided by the Board Committees. It encompasses a mix of practical hands-on tasks, office planning, and public-facing responsibilities.

The Land Manager executes day-to-day operations that include planning and supervising timber harvests, maintaining roads, managing carbon projects and audits, handling forest and wildlife projects and audits, and executing DLLT’s Forest Management Plan and Wildlife Management Plan. They are also responsible for budget preparation, recreation, infrastructure, and the maintenance of trails, primitive campsites, and boat launches. Additionally, they oversee numerous monitoring, compliance, and audit activities, such as maintaining data for the Annual Monitoring Report and ensuring adherence to all laws and regulations applicable to DLLT’s forest resource operations, including forestry, carbon, recreation, and wildlife audits.

The Manager practices the highest standards of science and data-driven management of natural resources, promotion of wildlife habitat, forestry practices, and recreation infrastructure. They are also a public face of the organization in the community and to statewide and national forestry and conservation groups. They must display the highest standards of professionalism, cooperation, integrity, and enthusiasm and maintain positive relationships with fellow staff, community members, contractors, and our many forestry and conservation partners.

This position is full-time and requires intermittent evening and weekend hours, along with travel.   

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

Forestry:

      Planning  

      Operations

      Compliance and Monitoring

Land Use Management:

      Roads

      Recreation Facilities

      Easements, Boundaries and Permissions

      Budget

Wildlife & Habitat Management:

      Wildlife Management Plan (within Forestry Management Plan)

      Natural resources projects, surveys & audits

      Budget

Volunteer/Technician/Intern Management 

Community Relations

 SALARY & BENEFITS 
The starting salary range offered for this position is $52,000 to $65,000 per year, depending on experience. The Downeast Lakes Land Trust provides health insurance, a health savings account, retirement benefits, annual leave, and health leave benefits.   

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 
      Bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resource management, environmental science, or a related field. 

      Licensed Forester in the State of Maine.

       Three to five years of professional experience, preferably in conservation-related positions. 

       Data collection, data management, map creation along with knowledge of GIS software like ArcGIS, QGIS, or other industry-standard platforms.

       Ability to develop and implement conservation plans for protected lands, including habitat restoration and management strategies. 

       Effective communication with landowners, stakeholders, contractors and the public regarding conservation efforts.  

       Skill in managing conservation projects from start to finish, including budgeting, timelines, and permitting processes. 

       Experience in conducting field surveys and collecting data in diverse environments. 

      Experience working with landowners, municipal and government agencies, community groups, and conservation partners to achieve common goals.