Stewardship & Prescribed Fire Lead (Burn Boss Track)

The Nature Conservancy (All); Baxley (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with 8% employer match

Parental leave

Accrued paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Altamaha Stewardship and Fire Assistant Manager position is with The Nature Conservancy in Georgia, overseeing fire and stewardship programs on Altamaha lands in collaboration with state and federal partners. Responsibilities include leadership of fireline activities, staff supervision, budget oversight, and reporting to advance ecological restoration and longleaf pine objectives.

The role emphasizes advanced fireline leadership toward Burn Boss qualification, coordination of volunteers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in natural resource management.
• FFT2 Qualification and ability to pass arduous pack test.
• Experience managing staff or volunteers.
• Relationship-building experience with partners, media, government officials.
• Experience with written, spoken and graphical English communications.
• Experience using Word, Excel and web browsers.
• Experience in training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct burn and stewardship activities across the Altamaha region.
• Write burn plans and coordinate prescribed fires; advance toward Burn Boss.
• Supervise seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Maintain partner relationships and manage equipment.
• Oversee budget, contracts, and reporting for the program.
• Collaborate with landowners and agencies on sustainable stewardship.
• Provide training and build capacity with partners.

Skills

Staff management

Communication

Training

Partnership development

Fire management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management

FFT2 Qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

Web browsers

Job description

The Altamaha Stewardship and Fire Assistant Manager position is with The Nature Conservancy in Georgia, overseeing fire and stewardship programs on Altamaha lands in collaboration with state and federal partners. Responsibilities include leadership of fireline activities, staff supervision, budget oversight, and reporting to advance ecological restoration and longleaf pine objectives.

The role emphasizes advanced fireline leadership toward Burn Boss qualification, coordination of volunteers, and