Program Administrator (Administration / HR)

  Georgia Tree Farm Program

  Georgia, Georgia, United States

The Georgia Tree Farm Program seeks a qualified individual for the position of Program Administrator. This position will manage communications with 1100+ Certified Tree Farmers in the state of Georgia and coordinate with key program stakeholders, including volunteer tree farm inspectors and state agency partners for the purpose of ensuring Georgia Tree Farm meets its core program objectives. Primary duties include maintaining Georgia Tree Farm program data, delegating and tracking tree farm inspections, and submitting quarterly and annual program reports. Additional duties will include developing program communications and promotional activities, recruiting and training tree farm inspectors, and representing Georgia Tree Farm at various in-state events and the national Tree Farm program annual conference.

Core Responsibilities: 

• Recruit, train, and support Georgia Tree Farm inspectors. 
• Ensure completion of all required inspections, which includes assignment and distribution of inspections, follow-ups with inspectors to ensure timely completion, review of submitted inspection reports, and final data entry into national ATFS database. 
• Manage the Inspector Incentives Program. 
• Provide support for national ATFS audit of Georgia Tree Farm. 
• Liaison between national ATFS office and Georgia. 
• Represent Georgia Tree Farm at the annual National Leadership Conference and GFA Annual Meeting. 
• Seek out, secure, and administer grant opportunities. 
• Oversee additional fund raising opportunities if required. 
• Manage Georgia Tree Farm communications including authoring articles for Georgia Forestry Today magazine, developing Georgia Tree Farm literature/brochures/etc., emailing current certified tree farms with updates/announcements/etc., and developing special event promotional materials independently or with assistance from graphic designers/printer/etc.. 
• Coordinate landowner workshops including the planning, publicity, invoicing sponsors, registration, etc. 
• Present Georgia Tree Farm progress reports to various partner organizations including the Georgia Forestry Association Board of Directors and Georgia SFI State Implementation Committee

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in forestry or related field and five years of relevant work experience. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 
• Self motivated, with superior organizational skills. 
• Ability and willingness to travel in-state occasionally and out-of-state annually 
• Valid Georgia driver's license and personal vehicle needed. 
• Ability to work outdoors, periodically conducting tree farm inspections

Salary: 

$20 per hour

Benefits: 

The successful applicant will be expected to work approximately 20-25 hours per week. This position offers a flexible work schedule with the ability to carry out a significant amount of the duties from home. A phone, computer, and reimbursement for personal vehicle mileage and travel expenses will be provided. The Program Administrator will report directly to the Georgia Tree Farm Executive Committee as a contractor with the Georgia Forestry Association.

How to Apply: 

All interested candidates should submit a resume or work history to Phillip Exley using the "Apply Now" button by October 23, 2015.

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