Forest Wildlife Technician – Kenton, MI
Vice President of Conservation – National
Forest Conservation Coordinator: Southern Appalachians – All Lands
Forest Wildlife Technician – Kenton, MI
Work jointly with RGS & AWS and the USFS to increase forest diversity and enhance habitat for forest wildlife on the Ottawa National Forest. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of silvicultural and vegetative management work on National Forest lands to achieve objectives from the Ottawa National Forest’s Land and Resource Management Plan. The Forestry Technician will be part of RGS & AWS’ Great Lakes and Upper Midwest conservation team and report to the Western UP Michigan Coordinator for daily and weekly assignments and to the RGS & AWS Eastern Great Lakes Forest Conservation Director for overall supervision. Read the full description
Vice President of Conservation – National
The VP of conservation will work closely with the CEO on all aspects of business development, especially leading market-driven approaches to forest conservation. The VP will lead innovation and grow conservation operations, including the FCD team. The VP will develop and direct processes, manage resources and drive overall operational performance to improve wildlife habitat at scale. This is an executive leadership position with the opportunity to apply creativity and leadership to forest conservation challenges. Read the full description
Forest Conservation Coordinator: Southern Appalachians – All Lands
RGS & AWS is seeking a dedicated conservationist to coordinate forest wildlife habitat efforts in the Southern Appalachians. The coordinator will be part of a Southern Appalachians team working with the regional Forest Conservation Director, helping manage our regional program across the mountains of NC, SC, GA, TN, KY, and southwest VA. The Forest Conservation Coordinator will help manage and maintain a regional network that implements forest habitat work through various partnerships. Read the full description
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About Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society
RGS & AWS unite conservationists to improve wildlife habitat and forest health. Since 1961, RGS has promoted stewardship for our forests, our wildlife, and our future. Our vision is to create landscapes of diverse, functioning forest ecosystems that provide homes for wildlife and opportunities for people to experience them.
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