CURRENT OPENINGS
Looking for natural resource professionals who are out standing in their field
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FOREST PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Mountain Studies Institute (MSI) is looking for a creative, strategic, and self-motivated professional to lead MSI’s Forest Program. This position will direct the Forest Team in implementing a suite of existing collaborative, research, and monitoring projects as well as build and develop new initiatives to lead the program into the future. The Program Director will work closely with the Executive Director on strategic direction and funding for the MSI Forest Program.
A successful Forest Program Director will actively engage with the network of stakeholders working in forest management in the Southwest (and the San Juan National Forest specifically), will have a pulse on current forest science & management, and will work to find the niches where MSI can act as the bridge between science and management in this collaborative setting.
FULL FOREST PROGRAM DIRECTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION
Apply by February 28, 2025
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer Opportunities (click to learn more)
Interested in helping with restoration projects, education, or citizen science?
DIVERSITY MAKES US STRONGER
MSI aims to build a welcoming, inclusive team that is as diverse as the many mountain communities we serve. We seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an environment where all staff are valued and respected. We are a growing research and education center focused on developing science that people can use to address environmental issues facing the San Juan Mountains. We are committed to hiring and empowering a diverse work force at all levels of our organization thereby creating a culture that allows us to better serve our community, our partners and our employees. We value and encourage the contributions of our employees and strive to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and drive outstanding results.
MSI is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.
If you are excited about the position and think you may be a good candidate, we encourage you to apply. We understand that all candidates may not meet every requirement. We value all types of experience, including lived experience, volunteer experience, work experience, and other related qualifications that may be relevant.
RMAP Resource Management Apprenticeship Program -
The RMAP Program will not be offered in 2023, but we intend to run the program in 2024. Please check back in early 2024 for updates.
RMAP connects regional college students and recent graduates with resource managers to gainhands-on knowledge and skills to prepare them for a career in resource management. This rigorous, paid, 10-week career-building apprenticeship program offers an outstanding opportunity to learnfrom professionals in the field, build skills, and network—all while contributing to relevant projects. Each student will be paired with a mentor for a nine-week internship and participate in a one-week orientation/training. Students learn the methods used by resource management professionals andcommunity planners in the field and office and contribute to real-world projects.
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