PBA COORDINATOR

Association for Fire Ecology; Wallonië; Sur place; EUR 48 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Cascadia Prescribed Burn Association seeks a dedicated Coordinator to foster collaboration among landowners, partners, and agencies involved in prescribed burning.

You will organize community meetings and training, help with burn planning and permitting, and support outreach, grant writing, and fundraising to keep this important land management work moving forward.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to plan and execute events, meetings, and training sessions.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn about prescribed fire and land management practices.
• Experience with outreach, public speaking, and community engagement.
• Computer skills, including email, social media, and document management.
• Content/outreach creation through Canva, IG, and similar apps.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.
• Prior prescribed fire experience is desired but NOT required—willingness to learn and engage with the community is most important.
• WA NWCG qualifications and familiarity are a plus.
• WA Certified Burn Manager or pursuing certification.

Responsabilités

• Act as the primary liaison between landowners, partners, and agencies involved in prescribed burning.
• Organize, plan and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and training events related to prescribed fire.
• Develop and maintain relationships with landowners, organizations, agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in outreach efforts, including informational materials and managing social media content.
• Support logistical planning for prescribed burns, including scheduling, resources, and volunteers.
• Seek funding opportunities through grant writing, fundraisers and partnerships.
• Establish post-fire monitoring protocols and outreach.
• Participate in WA Prescribed Fire Council and The WAPBA network.
• Participate in other fire-related networks and organizations.
• Conduct site visits with private landowners interested in prescribed fire.
• Support landowners with burn plan development and permitting.
• Facilitate quarterly Steering Committee Meetings.
• Be an as-needed crewmember of the Ecological Services prescribed burn crew.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Event planning

Public speaking

Organization

Willingness to learn

Travel willingness

Outreach

Formation

NWCG qualifications

WA Certified Burn Manager (or pursuing)

Driver's license

Outils

Canva

IG

Description du poste

Job Type: Full time, on-site

Location: Cascadia Prescribed Burn Association/Ecological Services LLC - Leavenworth, WA

Pay: $55,000-$75,000/year

Application Deadline: open until filled

The Cascadia PBA is seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded individual to serve as the Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) Coordinator. This position plays a critical role in fostering collaboration among landowners, conservation organizations, and local stakeholders to promote the safe and effective use of prescribed fire for land management.

Full-Time, Limited-Term; 32-hour avg. work week. Funding for this position is currently secured through June 30, 2027. Continued employment beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between landowners, partners, and agencies involved in prescribed burning.
• Organize, plan and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and training events related to prescribed fire.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local landowners, organizations, agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in outreach efforts, including creating informational materials and managing social media content.
• Support logistical planning for prescribed burns, including scheduling, securing resources, and coordinating volunteers.
• Seek funding opportunities through grant writing, fundraisers and partnerships.
• Establish post fire monitoring protocol/ procedures/ outreach.
• Participate in WA Prescribed Fire Council and The WAPBA network.
• Participate in other Fire related networks and organizations.
• Conduct site visits with private landowners interested in prescribed fire.
• Support landowners with burn plan development and permitting.
• Facilitate quarterly Steering Committee Meetings.
• Be an as needed crewmember of the Ecological Services prescribed burn crew.

Qualifications And Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage with diverse audiences.
• Ability to plan and execute events, meetings, and training sessions.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn about prescribed fire and land management practices.
• Experience with outreach, public speaking, and community engagement.
• Computer skills, including email, social media, and document management.
• Content/Outreach creation through canva, IG, and similar apps.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.
• Prior prescribed fire experience is desired but NOT required—but most important is a willingness to learn and a passion for engaging with the community.
• NWCG Qualifications and familiarity are a plus.
• WA Certified Burn Manager or an interest becoming certified.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, organizing events, and making a tangible impact on land management and conservation efforts. We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth, including training in prescribed fire operations. The new PBA coordinator will work directly with the previous coordinator who is taking on a different role. While this is a term position, the Cascadia PBA Steering Committee is actively seeking long-term funding for the coordinator position.