Remote Prescribed Fire Coordinator for Longleaf Restoration

Pheasants Forever; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement plan with company-m\

Vehicle stipend

Job summary

Pheasants Forever seeks a Prescribed Fire Coordinator to support longleaf pine restoration and prescribed fire programs across the North Carolina Sandhills. You will mentor, train, coordinate, and report on prescribed fire activities across private lands, partnering with SPBA and conservation partners.

The role includes coordinating events, assisting landowners with planning, and promoting training opportunities. A strong leadership and outreach background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in forestry, wildlife management, plant ecology, fire ecology, or a closely related natural resources field with a minimum of three years related experience.
• Prescribed fire training and certifications are required.
• Pack Test current or ability to obtain in first year.
• Knowledge of forestry and Working Lands operations is desired.
• Experience leading outreach and education activities is preferred.
• Proven ability to work with landowners and partner organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed fire-related training and mentoring.
• Coordinate and support daily operations of the Sandhills Prescribed Burn Association.
• Offer one-on-one mentoring and technical assistance to private landowners.
• Coordinate Learn & Burn events, field days, workshops, and outreach activities.
• Assist landowners with prescribed burn planning, implementation, and reporting.
• Promote participation in NC Certified Burner and other training opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with NRCS, NC Forest Service, and other agencies.
• Track project metrics and prepare quarterly and grant reports.
• Deliver public presentations, webinars, and workshops.

Skills

Prescribed fire knowledge

Fire certifications

Pack Test

Wildlife ecology

MS Word

MS Excel

ArcPro

Leadership

Outreach

Communication

Education

Bachelor science in forestry/wildlife/fire ecology or related

Tools

ArcPro

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Pheasants Forever seeks a Prescribed Fire Coordinator to support longleaf pine restoration and prescribed fire programs across the North Carolina Sandhills. You will mentor, train, coordinate, and report on prescribed fire activities across private lands, partnering with SPBA and conservation partners.

The role includes coordinating events, assisting landowners with planning, and promoting training opportunities. A strong leadership and outreach background is essential.