Forest Stewards Guild

Forest Stewards Guild

Agreements Manager

Santa Fe, NM, United States · Exec · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 139 days ago
ProcurementResearchLeadershipCommunicationAdaptability

About the role

  • We explore and demonstrate what works in the woods and showcase effective forest management practices through outreach, training, and policy development.
  • In other words, we combine strategy and action to position ourselves as the heart of the forest stewardship movement, driving its growth and impact nationwide.
  • Job Description The Forest Stewards Guild is hiring a full-time Manager specializing in agreements and contracts.

Responsibilities

  • The primary responsibility of the Agreements Manager is to coordinate and manage the lifecycle of contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with Guild policies and applicable federal regulations.
  • The Agreements Manager will work closely with Guild Program Managers on agreements with vendors, consultants, subrecipients, and partners.
  • Lead the process for developing and disseminating requests for proposals (RFP),
  • Initiate and manage contract amendments when scope, budget, or timelines change,
  • Support field verification of project implementation and completion, and

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, non-profit management, or related field.
  • At least two years of experience reading, interpreting, drafting, negotiating, and implementing contracts and agreements.

Nice to have

  • Experience with forestry, restoration, or natural resource management is preferred.

Compensation

  • Occasional travel (one or two multi-day trips per year) for Guild team meetings will also be required.

Benefits

  • Paid time off and sick leave,
  • Employer-sponsored comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage paid at 80%,
  • 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 5% employer match.

Company info

  • Company Description
  • Since 1995, The Forest Stewards Guild's national network of members, staff, and partners have advanced the culture of forest stewardship based on ethical principles, best-available science, and diverse experience.
  • Indeed, it is those differences that enhance our organization and help us to meet our mission and vision.
  • Similarly, our community is healthier when we are inclusive of a diversity of people and perspectives.

Equal opportunity

  • The Guild is an equal opportunity employer.
  • We believe that a diverse workforce reflects the strengths of all members of our community.
  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) guidelines.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • ​​​​​​​Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States with a valid driver's license and clean driving record

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