Job Type: Full-time, hybrid
Location: Forest Stewards Guild - Santa Fe, New Mexico
Pay: $57,200-$70,720/year
Application Deadline: March 30th, 2026
Description:
The Prescribed Fire Project Coordinator will coordinate projects within the Guild’s fire management program in New Mexico, which seeks to find innovative ways to build fire adapted communities and landscapes by increasing implementation of prescribed fire on private and public land, creating training and education opportunities, increasing collaboration, and broadening the definition of fire management. This position supports programs including the All Hands All Lands Burn Network and the Forest Stewards Youth Corps Fire and Fuels Crews, in addition to other existing programs and landscapes across the region.
The position will work across jurisdictions with diverse partners to apply ecologically appropriate prescribed fire and fuels treatments that lead to resilient forests, watersheds, and communities. The Project Coordinator will provide planning and logistical support to ensure project completion. This position spans both field and office responsibilities including:
Planning, coordinating, and providing logistical support for and implementing prescribed burns led by the Guild
Supporting partner burn efforts, and supervising field-based prescribed fire crews.
Supporting wildland and prescribed fire training including NWCG classes.
Working to create a social and political environment that supports prescribed fire by supporting outreach and education efforts.
And more!
Interested applicants should review the full position description and email a one-page cover letter, resume, one-page writing sample, three professional references, and earliest available start date to: Alex Etkind aetkind@forestguild.org.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Prescribed Fire Project Coordinator will coordinate projects within the Guild’s fire management program in New Mexico, which seeks to find innovative ways to build fire adapted communities and landscapes by increasing implementation of prescribed fire on private and public land, creating training and education opportunities, increasing collaboration, and broadening the definition of fire management. This position supports programs including the All Hands All Lands Burn Network and the Forest Stewards Youth Corps Fire and Fuels Crews, in addition to other existing programs and landscapes across the region.
This position spans both field and office responsibilities including planning, coordinating, and providing logistical support for and implementing prescribed burns led by the Guild, supporting partner burn efforts, and supervising field-based prescribed fire crews. This position will also support wildland and prescribed fire training including NWCG classes. This job will work to create a social and political environment that supports prescribed fire by supporting outreach and education efforts.
The position will work across jurisdictions with diverse partners to apply ecologically appropriate prescribed fire and fuels treatments that lead to resilient forests, watersheds, and communities. The Project Coordinator will provide planning and logistical support to ensure project completion.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in fire ecology, forestry, environmental science, or other natural resources field OR three years of experience of professional work in fire management, fire ecology, forestry, environmental science, or other natural resources field
Prescribed fire and/or wildfire experience, and NWCG qualification as FFT1
Chainsaw experience and FAL3 qualifications
Proven leadership and experience leading crews in prescribed fire or wildfire operations
Ability to work in difficult weather conditions, navigate in rough terrain, and accommodate a flexible schedule to take advantage of prescribed burn windows
Strong logistical skills to coordinate and support prescribed burn operations
Proven dedication to operational safety
Strong self-direction and project management skills to complete projects under deadlines
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work closely with a team
Strong technical writing skills and effective knowledge of common software applications
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive off-road in challenging conditions
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of risk management with a strong commitment to safety
Forestry knowledge or experience in forest ecosystems of the Southwest
Prescribed burn planning and forest management planning experience
NWCG qualification as a Single Resource Boss (ENGB preferred)
Chainsaw training experience and FAL2 qualification
State Certified Burn Manager, RXB3, or higher prescribed fire qualifications
Experience in delivering formal classes and on the job training
Wilderness First Responder or higher medical qualifications
Experience with ArcGIS for map production and basic analyses
