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National Forest Foundation

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2000

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🤲 Charity

Consulting • Logistics • Charity

The National Forest Foundation (NFF) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation and restoration of America's National Forests. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the NFF works collaboratively with the U. S. Forest Service and local partners across various regions to engage in large-scale reforestation, conservation finance, and habitat restoration projects. With programs focused on planting millions of trees, restoring critical habitats, mitigating wildfire risks, and promoting sustainable recreation practices, the NFF emphasizes collaborative stewardship and community involvement. The foundation also offers grant opportunities and facilitates educational programs to foster public engagement and support for the preservation of National Forests.

📋 Description

• Coordinate outgoing service contracts, purchases, and similar actions supporting operational and administrative procurement needs • Work with staff to develop procurement strategies for purchases • Assist in developing and reviewing solicitations • Conduct vendor due diligence, including financial stability assessments, past performance reviews, and compliance checks • Lead the review and negotiation of procurement contracts • Identify, analyze, and recommend ways to mitigate legal, financial, reputational, and operational risks • Develop and implement procurement policies, standards, requirements, and processes • Lead, mentor, and support colleagues and direct reports if assigned • Train and advise staff on NFF procurement processes and requirements • Collaborate with Marketing, Information Technology, Finance, People and Culture, and administrative teams to oversee procurement of goods and services

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certification with 7 years of relevant experience in procurement and contracting • Foundational understanding of federal procurement regulations, contracting principles and guidelines, and compliance frameworks • Experience leading, mentoring, or supporting colleagues/direct reports • Familiarity with the USDA Forest Service preferred • Commitment to the mission of the NFF • Must be authorized to work in the United States • Ability to collaborate with internal clients on procurement transactions and contract negotiations • Ability to synthesize or translate procurement and contract concepts into lay terminology • Ability to identify and minimize legal, financial, reputational, and operational risks in procuring software, goods, and services • Ability to make strategic procurement decisions balancing operational speed with compliance requirements • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines independently in a remote setting • Strong negotiation, customer service, troubleshooting, and creative problem-solving skills • Clear and professional written and oral communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills • Excellent computer skills, with high proficiency in Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Teams, and Word • Willingness to train, mentor, or assist program staff • Reliable internet access and a dedicated workspace • Ability to travel domestically up to 5% per year • Applications must include both a cover letter and resume

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance paid at 75% by the organization for you and any dependents • Vision insurance paid 50% by the organization for you and any dependents • Health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions between $1,878-$3,750 per year, predicated on coverage type • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) • Employee assistance program (EAP) at no cost • 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after one (1) year of service • Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost • Basic life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with voluntary life insurance options • Whole life insurance at a discounted rate • Employees start with 35 days of annual leave, sick leave, personal leave and holidays • Annual leave accrual rates increase with years of service • Family & medical leave for up to sixteen (16) weeks with up to four (4) weeks paid • Training & Development Programs • Professional development reimbursement for up to $1,000 per year • The opportunity to support an incredible mission