The Science & Conservation department seeks a Conservation Manager to join our team at Holden Forests & Gardens (HF&G).The Conservation Manager manages the conservation programs at the Holden Arboretum. This role focuses on conserving and restoring the organization's natural areas to inspire healthy landscapes regionally and nationally. This work involves conducting best management practices for conservation on Holden Forests & Gardens' properties, while inspiring others to protect the natural world.
The Conservation Manager, in collaboration with science and research staff, will oversee the management of 3,000 acres of natural areas and 1,500 acres of conservation easements to conserve native biodiversity and enhance forest health. This role includes networking to strengthen HF&G's regional conservation presence, maintain partnerships, leading public outreach, presenting at conferences, and writing articles to raise awareness of the Holden Arboretum's conservation efforts. This Conservation Manager will lead natural area planning and oversee staff to manage ecosystems, address health threats, conserve at-risk species, and implement restoration plans while ensuring safe, low-impact access. It will expand THA's rare plant conservation, using long-term monitoring to develop in-situ and ex-situ strategies and create a regional network for species conservation. This role also collaborates closely with the Research Department for science-based management and with Community Forestry to share conservation practices. This role will support the work to elevate Holden Forests & Gardens' community forestry & conservation initiatives. Holden Forests & Gardens connects people with the wonder, beauty and value of trees and plants, to inspire action for healthy communities. HF&G strives for a welcoming workplace where everyone feels that they belong. This role is based at the Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, OH with occasional travel to the Cleveland Botanical Garden in Cleveland, OH. For more information and to apply, visit https://holdenfg.org/career-and-internships/ Email rs...@holdenfg.org<mailto:rs...@holdenfg.org> for inquiries. Beck Swab, PhD (they/them) Director of Conservation & Community Forestry 440.602.8014 [cid:image001.jpg@01DB40D0.9C2C0F30]<http://www.holdenfg.org/> To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
