Senior Program Manager — Forests, Fire & Communities

El Bichólogo; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Unlimited ORCA transit pass

Hybrid Seattle office

Job summary

Washington Conservation Action in Seattle seeks a Sr. Program Manager to lead ecological and community resilience to wildfire, promoting good fire, Indigenous stewardship, and science-based forest health treatments.

The role collaborates with external coalitions, DNR, and Tribal governments to advance policy and funding priorities. The position emphasizes coalition work, program leadership, and travel across Washington.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, environment, or related field or at least 5–8 years related experience.
• Knowledge of forestry issues including forest management, forest certification, and natural climate solutions.
• Professional or lived wildfire-related experience (e.g., prescribed burning, Indigenous fire stewardship, emergency response).
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work in coalitions.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for restoration of beneficial fire and Indigenous fire stewardship.
• Build sociopolitical support for beneficial fire and advocate for state funding on prescribed fire.
• Collaborate with tribes and state agencies; coordinate Tribal fire strategy.
• Promote community wildfire resilience and coordinate across coalitions and counties.
• Monitor and influence forest health programs and funding; partner with DNR.

Skills

Forestry

Wildfire policy

Coalition building

Grant management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field

5-8 years related experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Washington Conservation Action in Seattle seeks a Sr. Program Manager to lead ecological and community resilience to wildfire, promoting good fire, Indigenous stewardship, and science-based forest health treatments.

The role collaborates with external coalitions, DNR, and Tribal governments to advance policy and funding priorities. The position emphasizes coalition work, program leadership, and travel across Washington.