The Membership aspect of the position involves increasing dues paying membership and helping existing members get more involved in organizational activities. The Campaigns aspect of the position involves working with current staff to protect the Wayne National Forest and Ohio's 20 state forests from resource extraction. The ideal candidate will have a proven dedication to forest protection and good communication skills, particularly with current and prospective members. The Buckeye Forest Council was founded in 1993 and the staff has always been loosely run as a collective. We have recently adopted a formal policy to operate as a staff collective.
Experience working in a collective is a plus.
Nestled in the forested, foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in southeastern Ohio, Athens is a rural college town with a diverse and active population.