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LiKEN Knowledge —Kentucky
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- Bachelor's degree
- Flexible schedule
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Forestry & Agroforestry Specialist in Eastern Kentucky

LiKEN Knowledge
Kentucky

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time | Contract
$25 - $35 an hour
13 days ago

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Environmental stewardship
Report writing
Content creation for technical audiences
Silviculture
Educational material preparation
Environmental education
Bachelor's degree
Organizational skills
Technical writing
Forest management
Educational content composition projects

Full Job Description

Contract Position: Forestry & Agroforestry Specialist in Eastern Kentucky

Organization: Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network (LiKEN Knowledge) – Community Wealth Projects

Position Type: Contract (Part-time or Full-time. Hours flexible depending on availability. One year contract with possibility of renewal)

Location: Eastern Kentucky

Reports To: Forest Livelihoods Program Director

About the Role

LiKEN is seeking a knowledgeable and committed Forestry & Agroforestry Specialist for a project serving eastern Kentucky. The goal is to give small landowners the tools and resources they need to manage their forests, and support and grow forest-based livelihoods in Appalachia.

This role emphasizes agroforestry rooted in Appalachian traditional practices. These include the stewardship and cultivation of edible and medicinal plants and fungi, hunting, and integrating livestock with forests. We also support management for timber, wildlife, conservation, and recreation.

Outcomes for the project include:

Forest management plans and practice plans for small landowners
Implementation of conservation, sustainable forestry, and agroforestry practices
Helping landowners enroll and navigate cost-share programs and LiKEN’s Forestry Fund
Helping connect producers to markets for timber and non-timber forest products, and ecosystem service markets
Producing educational materials and workshops on Forestry and Agroforestry for our service area
Documenting how communities we work in value and use forests

The candidate will work closely with LiKEN’s local Community Engagement Coordinators and landowners and producers in our Forestry Stewardship Group to achieve these goals, as well as consulting foresters, contractors and local representatives from state and federal agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct site visits, conduct initial forest assessments, and help landowners and producers articulate their goals for their properties or businesses
Connect participants to resources and programs that can help achieve their goals
Assist in management and production planning for landowners and producers
Write implementation/practice plans for some agroforestry and conservation projects
Provide on-the-ground assistance to landowners implementing sustainable forestry, conservation and agroforestry practices
Coordinate with consulting foresters and other forestry contractors, and local agencies providing technical assistance, forest management plans and practice implementation
Represent LiKEN at local and regional meetings related to forestry and agroforestry
Assist the Forest Livelihoods director and communications team with writing reports and educational materials

Collaborate with LiKEN’s Community Engagement Coordinators to support outreach and programming:

Facilitate workshops, demonstrations, and trainings for community members
Assist in identifying and expanding market opportunities for forest-based products
Document project activities and outcomes
Build and maintain strong working relationships within local communities

Qualifications – Required

Passion for and experience in sustainable forestry and agroforestry
Bachelors degree in Forestry, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture or related field
Familiarity with Appalachian ecosystems and conservation priorities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to write plans and educational materials
Ability to work independently and travel locally for fieldwork
Residence in or adjacent to our service area

Qualifications – Preferred

Knowledge or experience working with timber or non-timber forest products
Degree from an accredited forestry program
Experience working directly with landowners, farmers, or community-based programs
Knowledge of state and federal agencies and available cost-share programs
Experience with community engagement or outreach
Long term commitment to or deep roots in Appalachia

Ideal Candidate

Demonstrates a strong interest in sustainable land stewardship and rural communities, agroforestry and forestry
Comfortable working in the field
Able to communicate technical information to diverse audiences
Values relationship-building and community-based work
Self-directed and adaptable
Born and raised, or a long-living resident of Appalachian KY

Compensation

Compensation will be based on experience and scope of work to be negotiated, expected range of $25-$35/hour

How to Apply

Please submit a resume or CV, three professional references, and a brief statement of interest outlining relevant experience. Documents should be submitted in either Word (.doc or .docx) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.

Send application materials to [email protected] and copy Steve Kruger, Forest Livelihoods Program Director, at [email protected] on all correspondence.

Questions about the role can be directed to [email protected].

LiKEN may request proof of educational credentials, such as a diploma or transcript, and may ask applicants to authorize verification with their institution.

LiKEN Knowledge is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote

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