Synthesis, Communication, and Application Specialist

Position: Knowledge Synthesis, Communication, and Application Specialist
## Knowledge Synthesis, Communication, and Application Specialist#

Job Description ## About the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute The Colorado Forest Restoration Institution (CFRI) is a Congressionally-authorized program within the Warner College or Natural Resources and the Department of Forest & Rangeland Stewardship at Colorado State University. CFRI was established in 2004 by Congress as part of the Southwest Ecological Restoration Institutes (SWERI) with the mission to connect science with context-specific and actionable solutions that reduce wildfire risk and build ecological resilience in Western forest landscapes.

In 2005, the state governors and presidents of the three SWERI universities signed a charter committing state and university support for the institutes. The geographic focus of the Institute is the State of Colorado, the U.S. Southwest, and the U.S. Intermountain West. Visit the CFRI website for more info about our mission and work.  ## Position Summary The Knowledge Synthesis, Communication, and Application Specialist transforms forest and fire science into actionable information that supports effective, on‐the‐ground ecosystem management.

The Specialist collaborates with staff and interdisciplinary partners to identify information needs and synthesize complex knowledge into practitioner‐ready materials, policy‐maker communications, technical publications, and digital content. Strong writing and editing skills (technical and non‐technical) are essential, along with the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment with a high degree of collaborative project work. The role is also responsible for internal publication processes;

impact reporting for CFRI projects and programs; and supporting knowledge application through live events and electronic information dissemination. The role requires skills at synthesizing complex forest and fire information across disciplines and knowledge systems to help co-develop a science‐informed and locally relevant narrative throughout our work.## Essential

Job Duties:

* Lead collaborative efforts with staff and partners to synthesize research and management insights into practitioner‐ready resources for adaptive ecosystem management.
* Develop clear, compelling communication materials for policy makers and agency leadership.
* Oversee internal publication processes and execute high editorial standards.
* Leverage internal team skills, oversee contractors, and coordinate with partners to expand digital, audio, visual, in-person, and other communication or knowledge exchange platforms.
* Develop and implement processes to measure and track impact of projects and programs, and develop communications demonstrating impact for staff, funders, policy makers, and organizational supporters.
* Support the design and delivery of live events (in-person/virtual/hybrid) that foster learning, knowledge exchange, and implementation capacity.
* Support communication needs of CFRI leadership, and develop CFRI organizational and marketing documents, such as strategic planning, information brochures and pamphlets, and other products as assigned.
* Collaborate and coordinate with other SWERI institutes, CSU communication staff, and other external partners to develop and align clear and consistent messaging to intended audiences.
* Assist the Director and leadership team in hiring, training, mentoring, and supervision of CFRI staff to conduct tasks and produce products contributing towards project deliverables in a way that cultivates organizational integrity, curiosity, collegiality, and achievement.
* Conduct travel to conferences, meetings, field sites, or otherwise needed to carry out project tasks.
* Submit expenses and information to WCNR Business Office, Office of Sponsored Programs, and other administrative units in a timely and professional manner.## ## ## Conditions of Employment:
* Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)## Supervision:
* Supervises 1-2 Research Associate I and/or Research Coordinator
* May supervise 1-3 Temporary student or non-student hourly or Temporary Research Associate seasonally or on a short term basis##

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