Careers at American Forests
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The movement to create healthy forests is growing daily as more people recognize the role of trees in slowing climate change and advancing social equity. Be a part of it. We embrace all perspectives, focus on the most pressing issues of the day and do our best to empower others.

After submitting your application package, American Forests will contact you if we determine there is a match with the organization's needs and your skill set and experience. If you are unable to to submit your application package, please contact American Forests at jobs@americanforests.org to request an accommodation or an alternative application process.

American Forests is proud to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible (DEIA) workplace. These are our shared values. We welcome individuals who bring a variety of backgrounds and experiences to be a part of our team to help make a difference individually and collectively as we work toward achieving our mission. We are committed to fostering an environment that is welcoming and respectful and provides opportunities for advancement and professional growth for every team member.

We hope you find your future with us.

Open Positions

Director, Reforest America Carbon Program

The Director of the Reforest America Carbon Program will direct the continued development and implementation of the Reforest America Carbon Program, oversee contract negotiations with project suppliers and buyers, recruit and lead a team of RACP staff to efficiently originate, develop, and market high-quality RACP projects, and represent American Forests in a leadership role in related carbon initiatives.

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Senior Manager, Carbon Projects

The Senior Manager of Carbon Projects will oversee the origination, development, and implementation of carbon financed reforestation/afforestation projects that include traditional and new approaches.

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Senior Manager, Tribal and Indigenous Partnerships

The Senior Manager will serve as a liaison with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities and organizations to establish, grow and maintain effective relationships.

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Director, Philanthropy

Under the direction of the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the Philanthropy Director is responsible for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding strong relationships with major donors, developing and growing a robust donor pipeline, and planning and implementing unique engagement and stewardship opportunities to achieve American Forests’ philanthropic goals.

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Director, Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest (PNW) Director will lead American Forests’ growing PNW Team in creating resilient forest landscapes through collaborative restoration and resilience treatments. This includes both managing and leveraging a robust portfolio of restoration projects on public and private lands with public and private funds and the overarching goal of accelerating the pace and scale of collective forest restoration across the PNW.

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