SFI® Inc. is a sustainability leader that stands for future forests. We are an independent, non-profit organization that provides supply chain assurances, produces conservation outcomes, and supports education and community engagement. SFI works with the forest sector, brand owners, conservation groups, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local communities, Indigenous peoples, governments, and universities. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Strategic leader of SFI’s urban forestry programs, including development of a SFI Urban Forestry standard, outreach/networking, and other efforts to elevate SFI’s role in urban forests.
• Lead the development of an SFI Urban Forestry Standard, with support from a task group comprised of urban forestry experts, considering how the standard can contribute to human health and public education, identifying potential users, considering market acceptance, and shaping a public consultation process.
• Lead the outreach efforts for consultation of the SFI Urban Forestry Standard.
• Market and communicate the SFI Urban Forestry Standard to potential users for uptake.
• Work with SFI’s Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships to identify fundraising opportunities in urban forestry.
• Lead SFI’s efforts with consortia such as 1t.org and Canada’s 2 Billion Trees.
• Assist Project Learning Tree U.S. and Project Learning Tree Canada on the development of urban forestry environmental education modules and green employment opportunities within urban forestry.
• Collaborate with SFI’s conservation staff and with external conservation partners to ensure the standard reflects key conservation considerations.
• Serve as SFI’s urban forestry expert with external audiences and at partnership events.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Degree in forestry, urban forestry, natural resources, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in urban forestry with a vast network within the urban forestry community
• Familiarity with and appreciation of standards and certification programs
• Demonstrated experience launching and managing a new program of work for a prior employer

QUALIFICATIONS/PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
The ideal candidate will bring:
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative approach with partners and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to be a problem solver and a utility player
• Positive attitude and high energy, enjoyment working cooperatively in a team environment
• Track record for managing multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment, handling tasks with diplomacy, tenacity, patience, and a drive for results
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to effectively plan, analyze, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Superior written and verbal communications skills
• A sound work ethic with the ability to act both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel, up to 30% of time

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, email a resume and cover letter to the attention of Jason Metnick, Senior Vice President Customer Affairs, at careers@forests.org. Subject line should say “Application: Director Urban Forestry”. Applications will be accepted until January 22, 2021, or until the position is filled.