Pennsylvania Seasonal Reforestation Specialist

The Pennsylvania Seasonal Reforestation Specialist at Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay involves assisting with field reforestation projects, coordinating volunteer training, and managing logistics. Candidates should have a relevant degree or experience, plant identification skills, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. This full-time position is based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and requires travel within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Employment term is from September 25 to December 15, 2023.
Specific Duties of this Position:

● Assist with reforestation projects in the field, including planting, maintenance, and monitoring
● Assist with reforestation logistics, planting supply organization, and tool upkeep
● Coordinate and train volunteers (in large groups and individually) on project sites
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
● Bachelor’s degree in forestry, wildlife biology, natural resources management, biology, environmental
science, or a relevant field; or 1+ year relevant professional experience related to the tasks of this position.
● Plant identification experience, preferably native and invasive plants of the mid-Atlantic
● Ability to work outside, sometimes in harsh conditions and long days, and occasional weekend work.
● Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds of weight
● Quick learner, well-organized, possess strong attention to detail, and excellent time management skills.

The Alliance aspires to be an inclusive multicultural organization that celebrates the rich dimensions of
diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious and political beliefs. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion remain integral to our organizational structure, policies, board of directors, staff, strategic goals, grants, partnerships and program delivery. The Alliance believes a broad base of participation and partners reflecting all of society is needed to be successful in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed restoration effort.

Visit www.allianceforthebay.org/DEI to learn more.
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay offers a family friendly, flexible work environment. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications of this description, we encourage you to submit an application.

Supervision: The Pennsylvania Seasonal Reforestation Specialist will report directly to the Forests Projects Coordinator.

Hours and Location: The Pennsylvania Seasonal Reforestation Specialist will be based at the Alliance’s
Lancaster, Pennsylvania office. Some night and weekend work may be required, and travel throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed is needed at times. The position advertised is full-time (40 hours per week).

Term of employment: September 25, 2023 to December 15, 2023. There is some flexibility regarding the term start date.

Application: Please email your résumé, and answers to the following questions to
careers@allianceforthebay.org no later than Sunday, August 27, 2023. Indicate “Pennsylvania Seasonal
Reforestation Specialist” in the email subject line. No telephone inquiries, please.
1) What is your experience in planting vegetation, especially trees, and
2) What is your experience working and/or recreating outdoors?