Regional Manager, West

Role overview

The Regional Manager, West leads business growth and partner relationships for FSC certification across the assigned territory. The position is centered on expanding certified forest acreage, bringing more primary processors into Chain of Custody certification, and keeping current certificate holders engaged and supported.

Work scope

This is a remote role with travel of up to 30% within the region. It requires an active presence in the field and ongoing relationship-building across forestry and forest products networks.

The territory covers California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, Utah, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Most active certification activity and stakeholder engagement is concentrated in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, and Montana. The region already has an established certification pipeline that supports continued growth and relationship development.

Core responsibilities

The role includes growing Forest Management certification, strengthening retention of existing certificate holders, recruiting primary processors, and supporting strategic engagement and grant-related initiatives. The position may also involve other work aligned with the organization’s vision, mission, and values.

Success measures

Success in this role means increasing FSC-certified forest acreage, expanding participation among primary processors, maintaining a strong pipeline of certification opportunities, and contributing to the goal of reaching 45 million FSC-certified acres by 2028.

Location and eligibility

Only U.S. residents based in Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Montana, or Idaho can be considered for this position.

Compensation and timeline

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Applications are due by July 3, 2026.

Required qualifications

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Forest Products, Environmental Science, Business, or a similar discipline, along with eight or more years of relevant professional experience. Strong knowledge of forestry, forest products, or natural resource management is essential, as are business development or client relationship skills, strong communication, organization, project management, and the ability to operate independently in a remote setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools is also required.

Preferred qualifications

Additional value will be given to candidates with an SAF-accredited forestry degree, FSC certification experience, current connections in western forestry or forest products, and background working with landowners, public agencies, tribal forestry programs, family forest owners, or primary processors.

Benefits

The organization operates fully remotely and offers competitive nonprofit-aligned pay adjusted for local cost of living. Employee medical and dental insurance are fully covered, with partial coverage for dependents. Additional perks include generous paid time off, an employer-matched 401(k), and home office tools and equipment.

Additional information

This role is expected to support regional strategy, monitor market conditions, identify opportunities and barriers, represent FSC US at industry and stakeholder events, and help develop work plans, budgets, and implementation approaches for grant opportunities that support organizational goals.