Restoration Technician

National Forest Foundation

Eastern Oak Restoration Technician working with NFF on oak ecosystem restoration initiatives and U.S. Forest Service collaboration.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeIllinois, Kentucky, Montana, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $86,250 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a member of a National Enterprise Program to assist in the development of best practices and deepen expertise in reforestation to provide guidance and support to NFF Field Teams and position NFF as a recognized thought leader in reforestation efforts.
Work closely with the U.S. Forest Service, and NFF Reforestation and Eastern-based field teams to develop and expand the NFF’s scope of reforestation work and activities related to oak ecosystem management.
Support the completion of forest integrity assessments within defined project timelines and summarize baseline conditions through data analysis and reporting.
Develop or contribute to reports that summarize baseline conditions, restoration needs, and project outcomes.
In close coordination with the Forest Service, utilize technology, data visualization tools, and mapping platforms to support implementation actions, plans, and restoration strategy for forest establishment and improvement efforts.
Coordinate implementation of restoration activities including scheduling, partner coordination, and planning meetings across project lifecycles.
In geographic areas where there are no local NFF Field staff, remotely coordinate projects through their full life cycle, including procurement, contracting, and budgeting related to project implementation and coordination with various partners.
Stay abreast of oak restoration scientific advances and policy trends and incorporate and communicate those throughout this work.
Work with the NFF Marketing and Advancement teams to develop engaging storytelling content that enhances awareness and supports fundraising efforts for oak restoration in the Southern Tier Landscape.
Build and maintain close and mutually beneficial relationships and coordinate participation in regional meetings and collaborative efforts with federal, state, tribal, nonprofit, and private-sector partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in forestry, natural resources, environmental sciences, a related field, or equivalent experience that demonstrates working knowledge of forestry and renewable resource management.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in forestry, conservation programs, ecological restoration, project planning, and/or project implementation.
A strong understanding of forestry and oak ecosystem management and restoration in the Eastern US.
Commitment to the mission of the NFF and familiarity with the U.S. Forest Service purpose and National Forest lands management.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental insurance paid at 75% by the organization for you and any dependents
Vision insurance paid 50% by the organization for you and any dependents
Health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions between $1,878-$3,750 per year, predicated on coverage type
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Employee assistance program (EAP) at no cost
403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after one (1) year of service
Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost
Basic life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with voluntary life insurance options
Whole life insurance at a discounted rate
Employees start with 35 days of annual leave, sick leave, personal leave and holidays (annual leave accrual rates increase with years of service)
Family & medical leave for up to sixteen (16) weeks with up to four (4) weeks paid
Training & Development Programs
Professional development reimbursement for up to $1,000 per year
The opportunity to support an incredible mission and travel to / work in spectacular locations.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Forest Integrity AssessmentRestoration Needs AnalysisProject ImplementationData VisualizationBudgeting

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdministrative Skills