Firewood Outreach Coordinator

Firewood Outreach Coordinator What We Can Achieve Together

The Firewood Outreach Conservation Information Manager will work with the Forest Pest and Pathogen team to slow the spread of damaging forest pests and pathogens in the US with a focus in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) through support of TNC’s longstanding outreach campaign, “Don’t Move Firewood”. They will communicate and engage with governmental agencies, Tribal Nations, academic institutions, non‑profits, and private entities.

They will conduct work in relation to some or all of the following: online informational pages, campground reservation systems, outreach resource library, social media presence, supporting technical documentation, and layperson science communications.

This is a short‑term temporary position with expected duration of approximately 6 months (25 weeks). All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59p.m. Eastern on 1/26/2026. Expected start date is flexible, ranging from February to March 2026 according to candidate need and schedule. This position will require in‑person activities in Washington and Oregon state. Preference will be given to candidates living in the Pacific Northwest region.

Have you ever asked yourself, “How can I make a difference?” but you don’t know where to go or have the time to do it? Welcome to The Nature Conservancy. By joining our team, you will aid the dedicated national firewood communications coordinator in systematically reviewing and analyzing all state, tribal, and private entities that manage publicly accessible land or land‑use within the assigned region and assess all relevant online spaces for firewood information and outreach.

You will seek to communicate with and engage all relevant entities to establish rapport and develop a working relationship to determine shared needs and discuss opportunities for improved outreach. You will work collaboratively to develop a comprehensive outreach strategy to benefit Oregon and Washington forest and tree health which will take the form of custom‑built action plans created for each appropriate public‑facing entity interested in working with DMF.

You will help analyze, write, and/or proofread semi‑technical and/or layperson language documentation in various formats and present that information to partnering entities. You will be responsible for facilitating in‑person and virtual meetings, webinars, and diligent follow‑up correspondence with partnering entities to encourage timely implementation of the custom outreach suggestions. Occasional travel within the PNW region will be required to adequately engage partners and implement outreach action plans;

all other work will be remote‑work and office based. The location of the office will be flexible. You will be required to have a flexible approach to responding to administrative needs such as working to meet deadlines for reports, mailing out materials, and other tasks that arise.

Associates degree in related field and 1 year related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience maintaining and populating databases, spreadsheets, digital archives, and/or shared drives. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, email platforms, cloud storage sites, and web browsers.

BS/BA degree in related field. Excellent interpersonal skills across various formats (in‑person, phone, email, video call). Multi‑lingual and multi‑cultural or cross‑cultural experience appreciated. Ability to coordinate project information from multiple sources to populate databases, create reports, and produce manual files. Strong administrative skills including attention to detail and numerical ability. Ability to plan, administer, and record results of work‑team meetings and activities.

Experience with, prior knowledge, or education regarding invasive forest pests and pathogens.

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science‑based organization, we create innovative, on‑the‑ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures.