The Forests Dialogue (TFD) was created in 2000 to provide international leaders in the forest sector with an ongoing, multi-stakeholder dialogue (MSD) platform and process focused on developing mutual trust, a shared understanding, and collaborative solutions to challenges in achieving sustainable forest management and forest conservation around the world.

We are seeking a motivated Yale School of the Environment (YSE) student to join our team as a Program Associate. This position is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in international forest and landscape management, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative dialogue processes. The Program Associate will work closely with Gary Dunning, Executive Director, and other program associates.

Key Responsibilities
?    Provide research, communications, and organizational support for TFD’s ongoing initiatives, including the Bioenergy from Forests Initiative and the Ecological Restoration Initiative.
?    Manage and update TFD’s social media channels, website, and contact database.
?    Support communication and coordination with TFD’s Steering Committee, Advisory Committee, and dialogue participants worldwide.
?    Assist with the development and implementation of TFD’s new strategic plan.
?    Contribute to the logistics, planning, and preparation of dialogue events, with the opportunity to travel to Bahia, Brazil in Spring 2026 for the Ecological Restoration Field Dialogue.