Director of Regional Development – Western Great Lakes (primarily WI & MN)
Forest Wildlife Specialist – Medford OR Ladysmith, Wisconsin
Forest Conservation Director – Southern Appalachians
Forest Conservation Director – Eastern Great Lakes
Director of Regional Development – Western Great Lakes (primarily Wisconsin, Minnesota)
RGS & AWS is seeking an entrepreneurial leader to direct development and major gift aspects of this endeavor in the Western Great Lakes Region. The director’s main role will be to increase and diversify revenue through partnerships with corporate, private, and foundation philanthropists. The director will work in tandem with regional and national staff to scale up fundraising for RGS & AWS forest conservation programs across the region and nationally. Read the full description
Forest Wildlife Specialist – Medford OR Ladysmith, Wisconsin
RGS & AWS is seeking an outstanding individual to work jointly with the NRCS to increase forest diversity and enhance habitat for forest wildlife by working with landowners to implement the Federal Farm Bill and other wildlife conservation programs. The successful candidate will provide technical assistance to landowners to develop forest management plans and implement forest management practices via the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and other federal, state and local programs. Read the full description
Forest Conservation Director – Southern Appalachians
RGS & AWS is seeking an outstanding individual to lead forest wildlife programs in the southern Appalachian Region. The region includes western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, southwestern Virginia, southern Kentucky, northern Georgia, and upstate South Carolina. The Forest Conservation Director will build and manage a network to achieve forest wildlife habitat goals across these states. The Director will help transition RGS/AWS from discrete projects toward scalable, landscape efforts. Read the full description
Forest Conservation Director – Eastern Great Lakes
RGS & AWS is seeking an outstanding individual to lead forest wildlife programs in the Eastern Great Lakes Region. The Forest Conservation Director will build and manage a network to achieve forest wildlife habitat goals across three states. The Forest Conservation Director will build and manage a network that achieves forest management goals across several states. The Director will help transition RGS/AWS from discrete projects toward scalable, landscape efforts. Read the full description
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact your local RGS & AWS chapter.
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.
Photo by Timothy C. Flanigan