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Appalachian Carbon Partnership Outreach Specialist
The Appalachian Carbon Partnership Outreach Specialist will work with the Forestry team and regional ACP partners to engage and enroll landowners in the Appalachian Carbon Partnership (ACP). The ACP is a forest carbon offset program geared towards privately managed forest in Central Appalachia. The ACP Outreach Specialist develops and implements marketing, promotion, and enrollment strategies, working as a team member to coordinate communications, administer client application intake, and provide excellent customer service to landowners and land organizations in Ohio’s Appalachian communities. The Outreach Specialist is also responsible for reporting to funders and partners and will work with the Rural Action Forestry team on fund development to ensure a successful program in Appalachian Ohio. Learn more by downloading the announcement

Green and Regionally Oriented Wood Products Specialist
The GRO Wood Product Specialist will lead on and direct the activities for Rural Action’s wood products work with the Central Appalachian Forestry Alliance (CAFA), funded through the Ford Foundation and the US Endowment for Forestry and Communities. Rural Action is embarking on a new project area designed to increase regional market demand for sustainably harvested and certified wood products. With increased demand, Rural Action will support the development of certified supply, from the landowner to the primary and secondary producer and retailer. As the lead organization for CAFA in Green and Regionally Oriented (GRO) Wood Products across Central Appalachia, in partnership with three other groups, this position will also support communication and strategy development for the project as a whole. This position is currently funded for 1.5 years with the possibility of extension. We are seeking a dynamic candidate, who can offer organization, leadership, and follow through with a sense of urgency and purpose. Learn more by downloading the announcement