Outreach Forester, American Forest Foundation
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value score due to clear responsibilities in land stewardship and direct impact on forest management practices.
- Hands-on role in sustainable forest management practices.
- Strong potential for career growth in forest stewardship.
- Collaborative environment focused on community engagement.
Pros
- Direct involvement in innovative environmental practices.
- Opportunity to work closely with landowners and implement sustainable management.
- Collaborative team setting with a clear mission.
Cons
- Routine tasks may involve fieldwork in varying weather conditions.
- Potential travel requirements could impact work-life balance.
- Relocation to the Bangor/Piscataquis Co area may be necessary.
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • Field-based with remote options
Good fit
- Individuals passionate about forestry and environmentalism.
- Recent graduates eager for practical experience.
- People skilled in communication and relationship-building.
Not recommended for
- Candidates preferring desk or administrative roles.
- Those who are not open to outdoor or fieldwork.
- Individuals without a genuine interest in forestry.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Employer: American Forest Foundation
Location: Bangor/Piscataquis Co, ME
Status: Full Time
Reports to: Senior Forestry Manager, Midwest
Full position description and application instructions
Position Summary
The Outreach Forester, Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP), builds relationships with and provides direct technical assistance to landowners interested in the FFCP. This role ensures a positive experience and excellent stewardship of landowners involved in Improved Forest Management (IFM) and Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) practices of the Family Forest Carbon Program. First and foremost, this role will provide top-notch “customer service” and management information/options to landowners. This includes keeping track of follow-up steps for landowners and engaging in remote and on-the-ground visits with interested landowners. The Outreach Forester works collaboratively with the regional Senior Forestry Manager, Director and the rest of the carbon supply team to plan projects for interested landowners and provide post-enrollment technical assistance.
This position will be located in the state of Maine but may be subject to traveling to other regions and states periodically. Ideally a candidate will reside in the Bangor or Piscataquis County area.
Key Responsibilities
- Steward a portfolio of landowners through the enrollment process, including conducting initial phone consultations, documenting outcomes, keeping track of follow-up steps, and sending communications to landowners using online Customer Relationship Management tools
- Conduct on-the-ground visits with interested landowners, including conducting forest inventory measurements such as diameter at breast height, average stand diameter, tree height, and project area delineation.
- Utilize forest measurements and make calculations using various computer tools, including Excel, Customer Relationship Management Tools, and ArcGIS to determine woodland eligibility and plan FFCP projects on behalf of landowners.
- Apply forestry skills and measurements to develop Forest Management Plans for landowners’ woodlands enrolled in the FFCP.
- Collaborate with the FFCP team and landowners to ensure a positive landowner experience and seek ways to streamline and improve the program for landowners.
- Ensure that each landowner has a positive experience and provide excellent stewardship of landowners involved in the Family Forest Carbon Program.
- Provide timely follow-up and answer questions for landowners as they consider enrolling in the Family Forest Carbon Program.
- And more!
Contact American Forest Foundation or apply: here
