Forest Stewards Guild

Forest Stewards Guild

Southwest Prescribed Fire Project Coordinator

Santa Fe, NM, United States · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$57k-$71kDetected 149 days ago
Project ManagementGISLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingMentoringWritingAdaptability

About the role

  • Practicing what we preach through real-world projects is a distinction that brings value and substance.
  • We explore and demonstrate what works in the woods and showcase effective forest management practices through outreach, training, and policy development.
  • In other words, we combine strategy and action to position ourselves as the heart of the forest stewardship movement, driving its growth and impact nationwide.

Responsibilities

  • This position supports programs including the All Hands All Lands Burn Network and the Forest Stewards Youth Corps Fire and Fuels Crews, in addition to other existing programs and landscapes across the region.
  • This position spans both field and office responsibilities including planning, coordinating, and providing logistical support for and implementing prescribed burns led by the Guild, supporting partner burn efforts, and supervising field-based prescribed fire crews.
  • This position will also support wildland and prescribed fire training including NWCG classes.
  • The position will work across jurisdictions with diverse partners to apply ecologically appropriate prescribed fire and fuels treatments that lead to resilient forests, watersheds, and communities.
  • The Project Coordinator will provide planning and logistical support to ensure project completion.
  • Since 1995, The Forest Stewards Guild's national network of members, staff, and partners have advanced the culture of forest stewardship based on ethical principles, best-available science, and diverse experience.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Proven leadership and experience leading crews in prescribed fire or wildfire operations
  • Proven dedication to operational safety
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work closely with a team
  • Strong technical writing skills and effective knowledge of common software applications

Nice to have

  • Understanding of risk management with a strong commitment to safety
  • Forestry knowledge or experience in forest ecosystems of the Southwest
  • Prescribed burn planning and forest management planning experience
  • NWCG qualification as a Single Resource Boss (ENGB preferred)
  • Chainsaw training experience and FAL2 qualification
  • State Certified Burn Manager, RXB3, or higher prescribed fire qualifications
  • Experience in delivering formal classes and on the job training
  • Experience with ArcGIS for map production and basic analyses

Compensation

  • Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications ranging from $57,200 to $70,720 annually.

Benefits

  • Indeed, it is those differences that enhance our organization and help us to meet our mission and vision.
  • This job will work to create a social and political environment that supports prescribed fire by supporting outreach and education efforts.

Company info

  • We strive for clear, open, and kind communication and are committed to recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and supporting staff from underrepresented communities.
  • Similarly, our community is healthier when we are inclusive of a diversity of people and perspectives.

Equal opportunity

  • The Guild is an equal opportunity employer.
  • We believe that a diverse workforce reflects the strengths of all members of our community.
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