Project Manager

Please note: this role used to be listed for E NY & Hudson Valley. Our requirement is now more general so anyone can apply. Syracuse is a good general location.

Benefits

Relocation, Health and Life insurance, ample holiday/vacation, bonus plan for qualified candidates. 401(k) program pending.

Job Description

This is a fantastic new role for a special person. We are looking for someone to anchor our regional involvement and activities with partners to realize the reforestation and afforestation ambitions of the state of NY. In this role, you will form close working relationships with regional conservancies, foresters, nurseries, ecologists, and botanists. Specifically, you will help to develop robust seed collection networks, perform a wide range of ecological studies, become expert with our in-house technologies, and learn ArcheWild methodologies related to both ecological restoration, afforestation, and native plant propagation.

Over time, we will train you to lead the conceptualization, design, funding, and implementation of reforestation projects, stream restoration, meadow building, and ecological consulting to help you participate in achieving the landowners’ goals. You will work closely with our Program Managers to become a trusted partner for clients throughout the region.

Work Balance

Initially, the work consists of about 70% in-field activities related to seed network building and ecological analysis and about 30% working with partners to understand their priorities and coordinate our collaboration. The primary focus will be the Appalachian region in NY, VT, and PA.

Requirements

This senior-level, permanent role calls for a broad range of experiences in ecological study and analysis, seed collecting and seed network building, reforestation and afforestation ecology, and native nursery operations familiarity. Experience in applied research, field data collection, and the use of advanced technologies is highly valued.

The successful candidate is a person that has decided they want to dedicate at least five years to mastering the science of reforestation throughout the Appalachians, starting in NY. The successful candidate will feel excited about building a network of collaborators and working hard in the field. The successful candidate should also feel comfortable with playing a public-facing role on committees, at conferences, and in seminars.

About Us

ArcheWild is a full-service ecological restoration firm serving the mid-Atlantic and New England for nearly 20 years, with an extensive client portfolio of state and federal agencies, conservancies, and private clients. Known as a demanding yet supportive and open-minded employer, ArcheWild is dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for its clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the process of building a robust seed collection network and building a brand new ecological dataset for the purposes of reforestation and afforestation
• Communicate proactively with partners, vendors, internal departments, and landowners to schedule meetings, perform site assessments, and write documents. Be an excellent communicater and adhere to project timelines, documentation requirements, and keep everyone informed
• Participate in private and public events, such as introducing the company and yourself to new potential partners, making presentations at conferences and open meetings, and representing the company in various forums
• Contribute to the company’s ecological knowledgebase through the accurate and regular use of company software, particularly Collector™ and Evaluate™
• Document activities using our Project Management software
• Actively participate in company communication systems and platforms, including but not limited to email, Teams, apps, and others as assigned.
• Maintain active licenses and certifications.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications (each will be tested during the interview process):

• Ability to identify native regional plant species and their proper habitats
• Ability to work long hours in the field, in remote locations
• Ability to accurately contribute to our ecological knowledgebase using handheld devices
• Ability to effectively use and navigate Microsoft Office Software
• Ability to connect with and secure collaborations and partnerships with sources of seed and other services
• Current industry-related licenses, certificates, and trainings