Elliott State Research Forest Board Member

Elliott State Research Forest Board Member

The Department of State Lands (DSL) invites applications from individuals interested in serving on the Elliott State Research Forest (ESRF) Board of Directors. We are seeking community-centered leaders with expertise, lived experience, and a commitment to the values and mission of the ESRF.

The ESRF Board advises DSL on the management of the Elliott State Research Forest. The publicly owned ESRF is envisioned as a nationally important center for forest science and management contributing to conservation, education, recreation, local economies while supporting Indigenous values. The Board advises on research and operations plans, community engagement strategies, outcomes essential to achieving the forest mission, and more.

An ESRF Board that includes diverse perspectives and experiences is essential to successfully managing a public research forest for multiple benefits. At this time, we are especially interested in individuals with knowledge or lived experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Indigenous stewardship and cultural knowledge
• Forest ecology or silviculture
• Public administration or policy
• Community development
• Climate resilience and conservation
• Equity and environmental justice
• Research administration
• Rural economies
• Timber operators and processors
• Recreation interests
• Fish and wildlife
• Conservation finance
• Administration of Habitat Conservation Plans

Board members are appointed to serve a four-year term. Board members attend at least five public ESRF Board meetings annually, prepare by reviewing materials, and may also serve on subcommittees. In person attendance is expected for ESRF Board meetings. The average estimated time commitment is 20-30 hours per month and as much as 40 – 50 hours may be necessary some months.

Interested individuals must apply through the Workday portal and submit the following:

• Cover letter (2–3 pages) responding to the questions listed below
• Résumé

The Department of State Lands encourages applicants to view this informational video, and review this Workday job aid, submit a complete application with both a cover letter and a résumé. The Department also encourages applicants to submit their materials ahead of the deadline to allow time for any technical difficulties. For support with Workday or your application materials, please email View email address on click.appcast.io to contact our DSL Human Resources team.