Job Type: Full-time, on-site
Location: Southern Rockies Fire Science Network | Colorado State University - Fort Collins, Colorado
Salary: $65,000-$74,000/year
Application Deadline: December 15, 2025
Description:
Southern Rockies Fire Science Network (SRFSN) is one of the 15 Fire Science Exchanges of the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) that aims to connect people with credible fire science for sound decisions in land management and planning. The SRFSN region includes portions of Colorado, the eastern half of Utah, the southern half of Wyoming, and the Black Hills of South Dakota. To learn more, visit www.southernrockiesfirescience.org.
The Coordinator will develop, manage, and deliver programs and projects of the Southern Rockies Fire Science Network. The position will work to transfer fire science knowledge using printed and electronic resources, live events, and other networks to share information and deliver actionable science knowledge tailored to key audience. The coordinator will also work to help identify new fire science needs pertinent to the Southern Rockies geography for the JFSP.
To be successful the applicant will be highly organized, detail oriented, an effective communicator, able to identify and network with target audiences, knowledgeable in fire science and land management, and skilled in science delivery methods. The coordinator will work closely with the PI on program administration, reporting, and budget management.
This position is funded on two-year grant cycles pending approval and availability of funds from the JFSP program, with potential to augment funding from additional sources. The successful applicant will work under direction from the SRFSN Principal Investigator and guidance from a steering committee of experts in the region to deliver a program of work.
Remote locations may be considered if successful candidate can be on campus at least twice a week.
Required Qualifications:
M.S. in a natural resource-related ecology and/or management program, or alternatively a degree in science communication or journalism with a background in natural resources field
Experience in developing, administering, managing, and/or delivering natural resource-related science communication, education, and/or outreach programs
Knowledge, experience or expertise in forest and rangeland vegetation ecology and management, wildland fire ecology, and/or fuels management in the geographic area served by the Southern Rockies Fire Science Network
Experience in grant writing, budget development and administration and tracking of funds
Experience in creation and management of online information exchange/e-mail platforms and social media outreach and content
Demonstrated high quality written communication skills
Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience working with field-based natural resource managers,
Understanding/familiarity with land management restoration methods (planning, equipment, grazing), and operational wildland fire response.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and synthesize fire science research and monitoring, especially pertaining to the ecology, behavior, management, and social aspects of fire.
Demonstrated skills in interpersonal communications, oral engagement such as tabling displays and information at events, and public speaking
Working knowledge of applying web-based communication tools (e.g., webinars, video-lecture feeds, social media and listserv management platforms)
Experience in driving passenger vans and transport vehicles for field and in-person events
Facilitation training and/or experience in facilitating meetings, workshops, or focus groups
Experience engaging with a variety of stakeholders, community members, and interest holders
