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Application Timeline: Open until filled
Preferred Start Date: November 1, 2023
Location: Remote
Salary: Up to $23/hour depending on experience
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week, flexible work schedule
The Association for Fire Ecology (AFE) is an international organization dedicated to improving the knowledge and use of wildland fire in land stewardship. With a growing membership and ambitious plan to grow our programs over the next few years, we are seeking a Communications and Program Assistant.
The Communications and Program Assistant will work with AFE’s Administrative Director, the AFE Board of Directors, National SAFE officers, and AFE Committees to complete tasks. This two-year position is funded for up to 40 hours per week until 9/30/25, with a possibility of extension with further grant funding.
Skills and Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Excellent written communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading
Computer skills with proficiencies in common software programs (Microsoft Office 365, Google Suite)
Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
Ability to work independently as required and work effectively as a team member
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or equivalent experience
Knowledge of wildland fire, ecology, and natural resource topics
Experience with science communication, outreach, and community engagement
Experience in program development, delivery, and evaluation
Experience in managing social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter) and websites (Squarespace)
Experience editing video or audio files
Position Responsibilities
Task Area 1: Science Communications and Member Engagement
Assist with monthly newsletter development
Develop and manage social media content
Update and develop content for AFE website and member portal
Develop and manage new section of the website for Fire Interest Groups
Develop new blog for featuring member and partner news
Develop graphics for website, social media, and communications
Assist with planning and delivering webinars, in collaboration with partners
Edit audio files for Fire Ecology podcasts, prepare transcriptions, and post on AFE website
Write research highlights for recent Fire Ecology articles and collaborate with authors to finalize key lessons to share with broader community
Communicate conference content to a wide audience through social media, video summaries, interviews, storyboards, etc.
Collect, edit, organize, and archive conference content for wildland fire community to use and repurpose after the event for training and independent learning opportunities
Assist with data entry, cleaning, and analysis for membership, events, and AFE programs
Assist with evaluation of AFE programs according to the 5-year strategic plan
Task Area 2: Student, Certification, and Mentoring Programs
Assist with Student and Early Career Connections webinar series
Assist national student officers and student chapter officers with information regarding training opportunities, chapter management and organization, and chapter communications
Seek formation of new student chapter at universities with fire-related coursework
Coordinate development of educational resources to be shared among wildland fire faculty and student chapters
Assist with the AFE Certification and Mentoring Futures programs and enhance marketing to reach new applicants
Plan and manage student and volunteer activities during AFE events
Conduct program evaluation for the AFE Certification and Mentoring Futures programs and implement improvements based on results
Update AFE wildland fire jobs board and transition to new jobs board platform
Update website with upcoming events and trainings to assist with professional development and continuing education opportunities that count toward recertification
How to Apply
Please send a letter of interest, writing sample, and resume to Annie Oxarart at office@fireecology.net.
The Association for Fire Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status.
All employees are expected to conduct themselves according to the AFE Code of Ethics.
