Director, Operations & Strategy
Forest Stewards Guild
Employer: Baskahegan Company
Location: Brookton, ME (with regular remote office/work from home flexibility)
Application deadline: Position is open until filled.
Full position description and application instructions
Baskahegan Company is a 106-year-old (5th generation) family company that owns and manages 150,000 acres of natural forest in eastern Maine. With a focus on economically sustainable, ecologically sound and socially responsible forest and land management, the Company seeks a motivated leader to join the Baskahegan team. This person will be a key player in the next chapter of a legacy underpinned by values of care for the lands, waters, wildlife and local communities. Reporting to the President & CEO (a 4th generation family member), this role oversees a small team of professionals that include a Forestry Operations Manager, GIS/Wood Supply Analyst, Forest Resource Specialist, and a part-time Office Manager/Bookkeeper.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee, coordinate and support the activities of the Forestry Operations Manager, GIS/Wood Supply Analysist, Forest Resource Specialist, and part-time Office Manager/Bookkeeper.
- In partnership with the team, plan for annual harvest strategies (volume, species mix, stand profiles, operational considerations).
- Support the Forestry Operations Manager in merchandising forest products.
- Provide input to the President on budgets and forecasts
- Maintain and cultivate relationships with vendors, contractors and customers.
- Pursue new customers and opportunities.
- Assist the President with identifying and analyzing land acquisitions.
- Track the latest developments.
- And more…
Please email your Cover Letter + Resume to: john@baskahegan.com
The selected candidate will be asked to provide three references as well as successfully pass a background check.

