Ecocultural Stewardship Lead at Ecostudies Institute, Eugene, OR

The Ecocultural Stewardship Lead will work as part of the Willamette Valley Fire Collaboration team dedicated to prescribed and cultural burning, primarily in the Willamette Valley of Oregon with travel to other locations in the region to train, learn, and support regional partners and Tribal communities. The position will have a range of restoration responsibilities in support of the program’s regional goals and objectives. This position will oversee and lead the Wagon Burners, a 5-person, all Indigenous crew. The Ecocultural Stewardship Lead will engage in and take a lead position in various project areas, such as: prescribed and cultural fire, woody and herbaceous fuels treatments for wildfire risk reduction and prescribed fire preparation, plant and wildlife monitoring, seed collection and planting, community outreach and youth leadership development, burn planning and mapping, and equipment maintenance. The position includes strenuous physical activity and operation of heavy equipment. The position requires a high level of responsibility and interpersonal skills, sound work ethic, and a positive attitude during long field days. Developing and maintaining positive and effective relationships with volunteers, peers, and partners is critical. The Ecocultural Stewardship Lead must also be able to work independently, completing substantial tasks either without direct supervision or through the supervision by partners, including local, state and federal agencies and Tribal personnel. Data collection, record-keeping and reporting, and ongoing communication with coworkers and partners are expected tasks of the Ecocultural Stewardship Lead. The Ecocultural Stewardship Lead is expected to be an integral member of our team.