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Director, Operations & Strategy

Forest Stewards Guild

Forest Stewards Guild

Operations
Nebraska, USA · North East, MD, USA
Posted on Mar 25, 2026

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.