Summer Forestry/Stewardship Technician

Position Announcement:  Summer Forestry/Stewardship Technician                                                  

The Forest Society is currently seeking two full-time, temporary, 12-week summer stewardship technicians to perform the following tasks:  (for more information about the Forest Society visit www.forestsociety.org).

Job Responsibilities (may include some to all of the following):

Perform annual boundary line maintenance (60 miles)
Perform post-harvest surveys to measure regeneration, snags and downed woody debris
Assist with timber stand improvement projects
Engage in everyday stewardship activities, which could include trail work, recreation management, property maintenance, or other needs identified by Forest Society Reservation Stewardship staff
Assist staff and volunteers with running workdays and trainings, including Monadnock Trails Week

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

Ability to work long hours in rough conditions including heat, rain, bugs and rugged terrain
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and be proficient with hand tools
Ability to work alone and navigate remote locations throughout the state with maps, compass and GPS
Experience in natural resources field data collection and familiarity with forestry field tools (clinometer, Biltmore stick, d-tape, data collectors)
Ability to identify common tree species
Ability to use a chainsaw and other power tools and equipment (helpful but not required)
Ability to use ESRI ArcGIS 9/10 software (helpful), Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, vehicle insurance, and ability to travel throughout New Hampshire
Outdoor skills and savvy
Ability to do an occasional overnight or weekend

Founded in 1901, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (The Forest Society) is one of the nation’s oldest, largest, and most successful state-based land conservation and forestry organizations. A full-time staff of 40 administers programs in land protection, conservation education, environmental advocacy, and sustainable forest resource management.  Reservation Stewardship staff currently oversees the management of 185 properties totaling over 57,000 acres, located in 105 NH communities.

Please email a cover letter and resume including the names and contact information of two references no later than Monday March 30th, 2020 to: Rebecca Darman, Reservation Stewardship Program Coordinator: rdarman@forestsociety.org

No phone calls, please.

The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or physical or mental disabilities. 

For more information about the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, go to www.forestsociety.org.

Full Job Description:

Job Title:  Summer Forestry/Stewardship Technician

Department:   Reservation Stewardship

Reports to: Field Foresters                      Salary Range:  $14.25/hour

Nonexempt             Full time                 Temporary: yes

Position Summary:  The field forestry technicians will perform boundary line maintenance, and assist in other stewardship activities on our reservations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work alone, with forester or other intern to perform boundary line maintenance (60 miles)
  • Engage in everyday stewardship activities, which could include trail work, recreation management, property maintenance, or other needs identified by Forest Society Reservation Stewardship staff
  • Assist staff with running volunteer workdays and trainings such as Monadnock Trails Week
  • Perform post-harvest surveys to measure regeneration, snags and downed woody debris
  • Assist with timber stand improvement projects
  • Work on other forestry, recreation, and stewardship projects as directed.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

  • Ability to work long hours in rough conditions including heat, rain, and rugged terrain
  • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and be proficient with hand tools
  • Ability to work alone and navigate with map and compass and GPS in sometimes remote locations
  • Ability to use a chainsaw and other power tools and equipment (helpful but not required)
  • Experience in natural resources field data collection and familiarity with forestry field tools (clinometer, Biltmore stick, d-tape, basal area angle gauges)
  • Ability to identify common tree species
  • Ability to use ESRI ArcGIS 10 software (helpful), Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, vehicular insurance, and ability to travel throughout New Hampshire
  • Outdoor skills and savvy
  • Ability to do an occasional overnight or weekend

Working Conditions:

Must be able to hike and carry equipment for long distances, outdoors in rough conditions including heat, rain, and rugged terrain. 

Physical Requirements:

Field work on Forest Society Reservations may be physically demanding and is accomplished in a variety of weather conditions.  Reservations are located throughout the State of New Hampshire in sometimes difficult and remote terrain.  Forestry Stewardship Interns will carry their daily supplies and lunches with them and may be working alone and long distances from roads. 

Benefits:

  • Hourly Wages ($14.25/hour)
  • Workers Compensation Insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement @ the current federal mileage rate for use of a personal vehicle.

Direct Reports: None