Elliott State Research Forest Board Member

Department of State Lands

North Bend, Oregon, US
Volunteer position; travel expenses may be reimbur...
Indigenous stewardship and cultural knowledge
Forest ecology or silviculture
Community development
The ESRF Board advises DSL on the management of the Elliott State Research Forest, a publicly owned forest envisioned as a nationally important center for forest science and management

Job Summary

  • The ESRF Board advises DSL on the management of the Elliott State Research Forest, a publicly owned forest envisioned as a nationally important center for forest science and management.
  • The Board advises on research and operations plans, community engagement strategies, and outcomes essential to achieving the forest mission.
  • The Department of State Lands is seeking community-centered leaders with expertise, lived experience, and a commitment to the values and mission of the ESRF, especially those with knowledge or lived experience in specific areas.

Matching Summary

The ESRF Board advises DSL on the management of the Elliott State Research Forest, a publicly owned forest envisioned as a nationally important center for forest science and management.

Salary

Volunteer position; Travel expenses may be reimbursed; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Indigenous stewardship and cultural knowledge
  • Forest ecology or silviculture
  • Community development
  • Climate resilience and conservation
  • Equity and environmental justice
  • Rural economies

Nice-to-have

  • Public administration or policy expertise
  • Research administration experience
  • Timber operators and processors knowledge
  • Recreation interests
  • Fish and wildlife expertise
  • Conservation finance understanding

Key Requirements

  • Serve a four-year term
  • Attend at least five public meetings annually
  • Prepare by reviewing materials
  • Serve on subcommittees
  • In-person attendance expected
  • Estimated time commitment 20-30 hours per month

Work Rights

Not specified

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