Association of Partners for Public Lands
Engaging the public in caring for our nation's natural and cultural resources

San Bernardino National Forest Association
Regional Program Coordinator - Forest Care

The San Bernardino National Forest Association (SBNFA) is seeking a Regional Program Coordinator for its Forest Care program. This full-time position is based in San Bernardino with regular travel around the local mountain areas. The purpose of this position is to coordinate the Forest Care Program in communities within and around the San Bernardino National Forest. This position requires the ability to develop and deliver objective educational programs to homeowners, forest landowners, forest workers, natural resource professionals, and other stakeholders as well as create and maintain complex databases.

Forest Care brings federal, state and local partners together to help educate the communities of San Bernardino National Forest about the importance in nurturing a healthy forest that provides a safe and vital home to both people and wildlife. The SBNFA and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection are working closely with local community-based organizations and Fire Safe Councils to implement this fuels reduction program, which will facilitate the removal of small-diameter green trees growing on privately owned land in and around the National Forest. This program will help to increase forest health as well as create more fire-safe communities.
The application deadline is May 30. The position may be filled sooner if suitable candidate is found. A complete job description is available by contacting Shawna Meyer at shawnameyer@fs.fed.us.

Association of Partners for Public Lands (APPL)
Bookkeeper/Administrative Coordinator

The APPL Bookkeeper/Administrative Coordinator handles all fiscal and accounting processes and coordinates office functions in a small-staff environment serving a large and complex network of not-for-profit partners to our nation’s parks and public lands. Working as part of a team, the Bookkeeper/Administrative Coordinator assists in assuring that the Association’s board of directors and staff receive the information and analyses to make informed decisions regarding the operations of the Association and that members and partners receive the highest quality information and service. Position reports to the Executive Director and is located in APPL’s headquarters in Wheaton, MD, a suburb of Washington, DC.  Full position description.

National Forest Foundation
Director of Development

The National Forest Foundation (NFF) seeks an experienced and highly motivated conservationist and Director of Development. The Development Director is a critical member of the NFF’s senior management team and will be responsible for managing all development activities to meet operational and capacity needs. For more information, please visit www.nationalforestfoundation.org.

Friends of Santa Cruz Parks
Executive Director

Friends of Santa Cruz Parks is looking for a new Executive Director. Friends is a well respected non-profit park partner that ensures that the cultural history and natural beauty of Santa Cruz County State Parks are enjoyed today and by future generations.
The organization has grown to be the second largest of 84 similar non-profit partners in California. The educational programs in Santa Cruz County State Parks, funded by Friends, serve as a model for other park districts throughout the state, and have won numerous state and national awards.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced community leader and results-oriented manager who has an understanding of and appreciation for the natural and cultural heritage of local state parks. He or she should have strong communication, community collaboration, and team building skills as well as the ability to draw the best from the staff, Board, and the State Parks associates. The incoming Executive Director will bring informed political and financial insights, strategic thinking, and integrity to their work.
For more detailed information on the full job announcement and how to apply for the position, visit our Web site at www.thatsmypark.org.
Application deadline is April 18th or until filled.

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