Longleaf Forester

The Longleaf Alliance is seeking an experienced Lonlgeaf Forester to advance longleaf restoration in the central Gulf Coast region of southern Alabama and northwest Florida.

Duties: The Longleaf Forester is directly responsible for providing timely and science-based responses to requests for assistance through a variety of methods, including phone, email, question line or site visit. This professional also plays a key role in the support of landowner incentive programs, and in the delivery of the Longleaf Academy program, taking the lead where assigned on Academies, or providing high quality instruction in a supporting role. The Specialist will develop and lead workshops and field days as components of numerous grants; these may occur across the nine-state range as opportunities to collaborate arise. Training outreach is also done through brochures, flyers, webinars, and articles for publication in The Longleaf Leader or other publications. Presentation skills and leadership are also demonstrated through a variety of Longleaf Alliance events, including the Biennial Longleaf Conferences. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented and exceptional with organization, and demonstrate dedication, integrity, and commitment beyond question.

Qualifications: Applicants must have, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in forestry, and at least four years of experience in the management and restoration of longleaf pine. An advanced degree in a compatible field is desired. Applicants must have a passion for the longleaf ecosystem, an excellent personal and professional reputation, and credibility in the Southeastern United States conservation community. A demonstrated ability to create effective relationships with staff, partners, landowners, donors, state and federal agencies, NGOs and other key constituencies is also needed. This position requires strong initiative, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills. The ideal candidate would have a working knowledge of and/or experience in longleaf forest management and ecology, training and teaching of natural resource conservation, and the broader role of forestland management in the Southeastern United States, with preference for a registered/certified forester.

To Apply: Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three references by May 8, 2026. Send application materials to lisa@longleafalliance.org as one PDF file labeled with your first and last name (e.g., RobSmith.pdf). Questions can also be directed to Lisa Lord, Vice President for Operations, by email.