Job Title: Forest Ecologist
Department: Michigan Chapter
Location: Remote within Northern Michigan
Reports To: Chapter Director
Supervises: N/A
Context: At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of togetherness. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel inequity, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our democracy. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it.
Sierra Club is comprised of staff across the country and a network of volunteers organized in local chapters that support our grassroots engagement. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with two labor unions representing more than half of our employees.
Scope: The Forest Ecologist is responsible for advocating for the protection of Michigan’s public and private lands to ensure our home state’s ecological health. This position is responsible for assessing and providing feedback on proposals impacting Michigan’s forests and wild spaces, establishing and maintaining relationships with relevant state agencies, and working closely with tribes, partner organizations and volunteers to advance the Chapter’s goals. This position requires occasional evening and weekend work for volunteer meetings and public events; requires an ability to travel within the state with a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.