The Forest Stewards Guild, a national organization of foresters and allied natural resource professionals, is dedicated to practicing and promoting values-based forestry. The Guild has 700 members, over half of whom are professionals who manage some of the best forests in the United States and Canada. The Guild maintains regional offices in New Mexico, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin. 

The Forest Stewards Guild is hiring a full-time Business Coordinator in New Mexico. The Business Coordinator will provide administrative support to the Guild nationwide. This position will include multiple administrative duties including payroll, expense reporting, and benefit management. It is a great chance to join a dynamic team working to conserve forests and improve lives.

The ideal candidate will have administrative experience with attention to detail and organizational skills. Experience with business and/or human resources related duties is preferred but not required. The Business Coordinator will work closely with the Guild’s Business Manager, and most of their work will consist of administrative tasks and may include occasional outings to assist with processing paperwork.

The business coordinator will:

• process bills weekly.
• process payroll semi-monthly.
• assist with workers’ compensation audits and claims.
• organize and process paperwork.
• assist with employee onboarding and departures.
• assist with benefits enrollment.
• answer questions about payroll and benefits for employees.
• mail occasional paper checks and paperwork.
• update employee information as needed.
• engage with the Forest Stewards Guild staff on team projects.

Minimum Qualifications include:

• being detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• proficiency with common business applications such as Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat.
• experience with filling out government forms.
• a positive attitude and ability to work well with others.
• a valid driver’s license.
• the ability to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• business, administrative, and/ or human resources experience or at least 1 year of college level coursework in a business or human resources related field.
• experience working with a payroll processing company or payroll processing software.
• previous experience with non-profits.

Compensation and Benefits Package  

• The payrate is $24.65 per hour.   
• Paid leave is accrued monthly from the first day of employment.   
• There are 12 paid holidays per year.   
• Employer-sponsored comprehensive health and dental care coverage is available on the first day of the month following 30 days of continuous employment.    
• Short and long-term disability policies are paid by The Guild and are available after 60 days of employment.   
• Accidental death/dismemberment and life insurance policies are paid by The Guild and become available after 60 days.    
• Flexible compensation plans are available after 60 days.    
• Participation in a retirement plan with an employer match is available after 90 days. 
• Family Leave is available after 12 months, including up to six weeks paid leave and six weeks unpaid leave.   
• Compassionate leave is available starting on the first day of employment; 3 paid days for a qualifying event. 

The Guild is dedicated to providing an open, transparent, and just organization and workplace. We strive for clear, open, and kind communication and are committed to recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and supporting staff from underrepresented communities. We are dedicated to building a work culture that recognizes the inherent value of our employees, supports a healthy work-life balance, and provides an environment that supports personal and job growth.   

Location  

The preferred location is Santa Fe, New Mexico. Other locations within easy travel distance to Santa Fe (i.e., Albuquerque, Espanola) will also be considered. Remote work is available in combination with at least two days a week in the Santa Fe office.

How to apply  

Interested applicants should click “I’m Interested” to submit a one-page cover letter, resume, three professional references, and earliest available start date. We will start reviewing applications on April 3, 2023. We prefer all application materials to be combined into one PDF. After clicking “Next” on the initial application page, you will have another opportunity to upload more documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are having trouble submitting materials on Smart Recruiters, you may email materials to fallon at forestguild.org. 

DEADLINE: April 2 at 11:59 pm MST

Contact Us:

Questions can be directed to Fallon Grafe at (505)983-8992 ext.717 or fallon (at) forestguild.org.  

We believe that a diverse workforce reflects the strengths of all members of our community. The Forest Stewards Guild strives to create a collaborative, supportive, and respectful setting for all employees and partners. To meet this goal, we recognize and celebrate the wide range of differences that characterize our members, employees, partners, and collaborators. Indeed, it is those differences that enhance our organization and help us to meet our mission and vision. The Guild values diverse forests because they are more productive, more resilient, more adaptable, and better able to recover from disturbances. Similarly, our community is healthier when we are inclusive of a diversity of people and perspectives. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) guidelines.