Conservation & Fire Coordinator

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 38,930 - 46,631; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with 8% employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is looking for a Conservation & Fire Coordinator in California. This role involves supporting the Climate Program’s Forest Strategy and the Stewardship Strategy, focusing on beneficial fire projects and wildfire preparedness.

You will manage logistics, assist with project coordination, and engage in site visits as needed. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a related field and experience in project management. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years related work experience or equivalent.
• Experience with coordinating multiple projects.
• Commitment to maintain FFT2 fire qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support beneficial fire projects and increase wildfire preparedness.
• Coordinate project planning and logging activities.
• Assist with grant and contract management.

Skills

Project management

Administrative support

Microsoft Office Suite

Standard business communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or related field

Job description

Conservation & Fire Coordinator

The Conservation & Fire Coordinator works in support of the Climate Program’s Forest Strategy and the Land Program’s Stewardship Strategy across the state of California. They provide administrative, research, project management and other general assistance to staff working toward increasing beneficial fire and reducing wildfire risk and impacts to conserved lands in California.

Position type: Two-year term with possibility of extension pending funding.

Responsibilities & Scope

• Supports the Forest Strategy within the Climate Program on advancing beneficial fire projects, including prescribed burns led by TNC and partner burns conducted on non-TNC land (50% of the role).
• Supports the Stewardship Strategy within the Land Program to increase the California Chapter’s wildfire preparedness and prescribed fire capacities, with a focus on preparing TNC Preserves for fire (50% of the role).
• Provides coordination support to planning and implementation phases of fire projects, including coordination of materials, supplies, food, and logistics for prescribed burn trainings, events and activities.
• Engages in site visits, prescribed fire planning and implementation as assigned, and according to fire qualifications (up to 30% travel).
• Maintains inventory of TNC fire supplies and equipment, including condition and location.
• Coordinates the development of Wildfire Response Plans, Site Fire Management Plans, science review of proposed burns, and other fire management work products as assigned.
• Provides administrative support as needed in scheduling, travel and logistics arrangements, calendar management and expensing.
• Captures notes from key meetings, synthesizes information and shares out.
• Assists with coordinating media engagements and development of talking points and communications plans for beneficial fire projects.
• Provides coordination support to prescribed fire monitoring and research efforts from data collection through analysis and into content for various types of communications.
• Assists with grant and contract management, including interacting with external parties to develop and manage grants and contracts.
• Tracks and assists with team deliverables related to annual planning, budgeting and performance management cycles.
• Assists with management of fire records, including TNC staff fire qualifications in Incident Qualifications and Certifications System (IQCS).
• Attends prescribed burns; may work in remote conditions on uneven terrain and will be exposed to fire and smoke from fires and other hazards as anticipated with prescribed burns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, natural resources management or related field and 2 years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects.
• Experience handling standard business communications.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with coordinating public grants, contracts, and processing invoices.
• Strong administrative skills including attention to detail and numerical ability.
• Operational wildland fire experience, qualified as a NWCG Type 2 Fire Fighter (FFT2) and Public Information Officer (PIO).
• Commitment to secure or maintain FFT2 fire qualifications, including annual arduous physical exam.
• IQCS Account Manager, or an interest in becoming an IQCS Account Manager through on-the-job training.
• Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, with assignments sometimes coming from a number of sources and work independently.
• Ability to coordinate project information from a number of sources to populate databases, create reports and maintain records.
• Experience utilizing databases for data entry and report production preferred.
• Ability to plan, administer and record results of team meetings and activities.
• Flexibility and can-do attitude.

Driver’s License and Safety Program

This position requires a valid driver’s license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned or leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered “high risk drivers.” Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee’s motor vehicle record.

Salary Information

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $28.26 – $33.85 per hour (full‑time, 35‑hour work week). Actual pay within this range will be based on factors such as location within California, qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Benefits

TNC offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and other life and work well-being benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.