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Director, Operations & Strategy

Forest Stewards Guild, Montgomery, AL, United States


Location:

Brookton, ME (with regular remote office/work from home flexibility)

Application deadline:

Position is open until filled.

Baskahegan Company is a 106-year-old (5th generation) family company that owns and manages 150,000 acres of natural forest in eastern Maine. With a focus on economically sustainable, ecologically sound and socially responsible forest and land management, the Company seeks a motivated leader to join the Baskahegan team. This person will be a key player in the next chapter of a legacy underpinned by values of care for the lands, waters, wildlife and local communities. Reporting to the President & CEO (a 4th generation family member), this role oversees a small team of professionals that include a Forestry Operations Manager, GIS/Wood Supply Analyst, Forest Resource Specialist, and a part-time Office Manager/Bookkeeper.

Primary Responsibilities

Oversee, coordinate and support the activities of the Forestry Operations Manager, GIS/Wood Supply Analyst, Forest Resource Specialist, and part-time Office Manager/Bookkeeper.

In partnership with the team, plan for annual harvest strategies (volume, species mix, stand profiles, operational considerations).

Support the Forestry Operations Manager in merchandising forest products.

Provide input to the President on budgets and forecasts.

Maintain and cultivate relationships with vendors, contractors and customers.

Pursue new customers and opportunities.

Assist the President with identifying and analyzing land acquisitions.

The selected candidate will be asked to provide three references as well as successfully pass a background check.

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