Forestry Project Manager

Forestry Project Manager

Remote-first position based in OH, PA, or WV

Bosland Growth is a forest carbon project developer focused on restoration and conservation of

degraded mine land in Appalachia. Founded in 2022, we are employing a carbon financing

approach to heal mine scarred landscapes in Appalachia through reforestation. Collaborating with

partners, including ecological restoration and tree planting contractors, carbon development

consultants, NRCS, the US Forest Service, and others, we work on private land impacted by past

surface mining activities in Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. To ensure that new

forests thrive and provide ecological benefits, we use the Forestry Reclamation Approach (FRA), a

proven method developed by the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative (ARRI)

.

We are recruiting a forester or natural resource professional located in Ohio, Pennsylvania or West

Virginia to join our small team. The Forestry Project Manager will report to the Vice President of

Landowner Engagement, who is based out of Bosland’s Pittsburgh office. The Forestry Project

Manager will mostly work remotely but must be based in western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, or

northern or central West Virginia. Occasional work at the Pittsburgh office will be required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Primarily responsible for management of our reforestation projects, including initial site

evaluation, forest restoration planning, contractor mobilization and oversight, and ongoing

monitoring.

• Provides support and expertise for our landowner outreach and education activities,

including developing presentations and written content for outreach and education,

helping to organize and present at outreach and education events.

• Works closely with the Vice President of Landowner Engagement to develop and advance

relationships with interested landowners and partners, serving as a point of contact and

providing technical expertise on forestry and other technical matters.

• Creates customized RFPs for contracted services; conducts bidding and contract

procurement for site preparation, planting, and other tasks.

• Develops and maintains strong relationships with preferred contractors and vendors

across the region, ensuring predictable and high-quality project outcomes.

• Prepares forest management plans, forest inventory analysis, environmental assessments,

and forest histories; coordinates inventory operations; performs on-the-ground

examination and delineation of forest areas for management and assesses forest

conditions; develops guides and instructions for field procedures.

• Supports early-stage concept development through site evaluations, risk analysis, rough

order-of-magnitude valuation and cost estimating.

• Collaborates with 3

rd party consultants in carbon project analysis, validation and

verification, in line with Verra standards and methods

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (minimum requirement) in forestry, forest ecology, natural resource

management, or related discipline

5 or more years of professional experience focused on forestry and forest management and/or

significant experience managing ecological restoration projects

Experience with contract administration and overseeing the work of contractors toward successful

project outcomes

Experience developing, planning, implementing and monitoring forestry projects

Proficient in Microsoft Office, GIS systems, and GPS

Knowledge of regional forestry of central Appalachia, vegetation management methods, resource

management, basic soil science, plant and tree identification, and restoration ecology

Familiarity with forest carbon methods, standards, and accounting frameworks a plus

Prior work on mineland reclamation a plus

Experience with drone operation a plus

Strong technical, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with a variety of people with

diverse interests and temperaments

Highly organized and motivated self-starter with the ability to prioritize

Creativity, sense of humor, “can do” spirit, collegiality, flexibility, strong desire to learn

Will likely need to use a personal vehicle for work duties. Bosland will reimburse mileage at the

federal rate

Familiarity with local threatened and endangered species, including habitat needs and legal

protections

Familiarity with local, state, and federal permits required for environmental/forestry projects

Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance

Access to reliable broadband internet service to enable remote work

Ability and willingness to navigate remote rural properties and rough terrain, often on foot

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting Salary Range: $75,000 – $105,000, depending on qualifications and experience

Excellent benefits include generous vacation time and holidays, health insurance for employee and

dependents, and an employer-matched retirement plan.

Application:

If you’re excited about this role and our mission, please send a resume and cover letter to

reforestation@boslandgrowth.com. Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered.