Description

Andorra Forest Job Description

Title: Conservation and Operations Manager

Andorra Forest L.P.

60 Queen Street

Stoddard, NH 03464

Please respond by email to: Andorramanagersearch@gmail.com

Job Details

Full-time or part-time

BA/BS or above preferred

Extensive relevant experience required

Salary $52,000 to $70,000, or hourly equivalent, depending on experience and

qualifications

Benefits package to be negotiated

Onsite rental housing may be available

Overview of Position

The Conservation and Operations Manager oversees stewardship of the forest and the

maintenance of buildings, roads, and trails. The position reports to the Managing

Partner, one of several family members who serve as General Partners.

Responsibilities are listed below, though some work is expected to be subcontracted,

depending on the skill set and interests of the successful applicant.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee and maintain conservation operations on over 10,000 acres including

maintenance of roads and trails, vehicles, equipment, a “pick your own” blueberry

operation, property boundaries, public use, and the digital map database. For

candidates who are not trained foresters this may involve working with a

consulting forester and other specialists to oversee forestry operations and

habitat improvement work.

Oversee and conduct maintenance of several houses, their grounds and

outbuildings including: lawns, snow plowing, carpentry, plumbing, electricity,

heating, firewood, cleaning and security. Make recommendations and coordinate

major upkeep and repairs.

Respond to occasional urgent problems such as power failures or storm damage.

Oversee and manage the business office including bills, payroll, record keeping,

budgets, insurance, and leases. Report in person during family meetings

between 2 and 4 times per year. Supervise any employees and manage subcontractors.

Engage with government, education, conservation and recreation organizations,

grantors, neighbors, and members of the public who visit the property to hike,

fish, hunt and snowmobile, etc. This may entail attending meetings, making

presentations, and maintaining positive working relationships with relevant

groups and individuals.

Bring creative ideas to foster sustainable operations with a long-term

perspective.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in natural resource or related field preferred.

Experience: The successful candidate should have a demonstrated ability to manage a

variety of projects in a multifaceted work environment. Experience with conservation

land management, and/or the operation and maintenance of buildings is preferred.

Attributes and Skills:

Self-motivating

Attention to detail and ability to plan, implement, monitor and readjust activities to

current contexts and understandings

Ability to listen, communicate, and collaborate constructively with family

members, town boards and committees, and a wide variety of other groups and

individuals

Strong communication skills (written and oral)

Demonstrated ability to give and receive feedback constructively, manage others

in a collaborative and positive manner, and use effective communication and

relationship-building skills

Ability to work on a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and

weekends

Familiarity with or willingness to learn relevant computer applications and office

systems, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks and GIS

software

Engage in physical work and be outside in all seasons,

Experience with or willingness to learn to operate a chainsaw, tractor and other

equipment preferred.

This position involves balancing a wide variety of activities in a context of some

uncertainty arising from effects of weather and other factors on long-term goals. We

are seeking a Conservation and Operations Manager who will take an approach that

is both systematic and flexible, working closely with the Managing Partner andadapting strategies to changing conditions to accomplish work from regular

maintenance tasks to long-term projects.

Description of Andorra Forest

Andorra Forest is located in the rural town of Stoddard, New Hampshire. The family-

owned property is managed for wild blueberry fields, recreation, timber, wildlife habitat

and wilderness preservation. A conservation easement protects the land from

development. The forest is visited regularly by family members and includes several

houses, pastures, watersheds, ponds, and a farm. Most of the trails, roads and land are

open to the public for non-motorized recreation, science education and research. The

small cities of Keene and Peterborough, with restaurants, hospitals, shopping, and other

amenities, are less than 30 minutes away by car. Keene State College and Antioch

University New England are both located in Keene.

To apply, send a letter of interest and resume along with three references to

andorramanagersearch@gmail.com by April 10, 2026.