Company description

We’re hiring a Forest & Guest Manager to steward the land and lead the guest experience across the property.

This role sits at the intersection of ecology and operations; caring for the land, maintaining systems, and creating a consistent, grounded experience for every guest who arrives.

It includes land management, site upkeep, guest communication, and overseeing the day-to-day rhythm of an agritourism setting.

This is not a scripted role. Conditions change. People arrive with different expectations. The work requires awareness, sound judgment, and the ability to act without waiting to be told.

The right person understands that stewardship and experience are connected; how the land is cared for shapes how it is received.

Job description

See full job description at https://taigafarmandseed.com/pages/forest-guest-manager

The Role
The Forest & Guest Manager is responsible for stewarding the land used for agritourism and holding a consistent, grounded guest experience across the property.

This is a year-round leadership role centered on ecological care, guest orientation, revenue generation, and seasonal planning.

It is not resort hospitality.
It is not farming.

It is land-first work, supported by a collaborative team.

Qualifications
Required

• Deep, applied expertise in northern forests, landscapes, wildlife, and ecological systems
• Paid experience in land stewardship, forest work, conservation management, trails, or outdoor operations
• Demonstrated ability to enforce rules and manage guest or public conduct in a professional setting
• Track record of generating revenue through programming, retail, or guest experiences
• Experience managing budgets, tracking costs, or participating in annual project planning
• Ability to make sound, real-time judgment calls under pressure
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills
• Comfort working outdoors in all northern seasons
• Chainsaw operation certification or demonstrated history of safe chainsaw use and forestry tool handling
• First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Equivalent experience, training, or certifications — a degree is welcome but not required

Preferred

• Experience in guest operations, outdoor recreation, or hospitality with revenue responsibility
• Experience delivering or supporting place-based interpretation
• Wilderness leadership or conservation coursework
• Experience with risk management or land-use enforcement
  Retail or point-of-sale experience

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $50,000 - $75,000

Application instructions

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Deadline

April 24, 2026