Remote Project Coordinator, Wildfire Risk Reduction (SoCal)

National Forest Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

National Forest Foundation seeks a Southern California Project Coordinator to support the SCIRP, coordinating with federal, state, and private partners to advance roadside ignition reduction projects and master planning.

This full-time, remote position requires collaboration, clear communication, and travel to project sites; compensation ranges from $75,000 to $97,500, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in project management or natural resource management.
• Familiarity with US Forest Service and California agencies.
• Knowledge of Southern California natural resource policy principles.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop project pipeline tools to support prioritization, planning, and implementation.
• Support development of the 10-Year Project Portfolio and Master Plan.
• Develop relationships and facilitate communication among SCIRP partners and project leads.
• Develop agendas, facilitate, and document takeaways for meetings among SCIRP partners and project leads.
• Coordinate with agency partners to complete environmental review and related activities.
• Coordinate and oversee site visits with SCIRP partners and project leads.
• Provide regular updates to the SCIRP Executive Committee and Core Team.
• Secure funds from government sources, foundations, corporations, and individuals to support projects.
• Prepare progress and funding reports for federal, state, local, and philanthropic sources.
• Oversee advertisement, negotiation, and award of contracts for SCIRP projects.
• Maintain knowledge of wildfire risk reduction and land management policy trends.

Skills

Collaborative project management

Excellent written & oral communication

Prioritization & workflow management

Travel to project sites

Education

Undergraduate degree in natural resource management or related field

3+ years project management / government relations experience

Job description

National Forest Foundation seeks a Southern California Project Coordinator to support the SCIRP, coordinating with federal, state, and private partners to advance roadside ignition reduction projects and master planning.

This full-time, remote position requires collaboration, clear communication, and travel to project sites; compensation ranges from $75,000 to $97,500, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.