Firewood Outreach Coordinator

Overview

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 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 related to online informational pages, campground reservation systems, outreach resource library, social media presence, supporting technical documentation, and layperson science communications.

What You’ll Do This is a short-term temporary position with an expected duration of approximately 6 months (25 weeks). All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.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.

Preference will be given to candidates living in the Pacific Northwest region.

• Support the national firewood communications coordinator in reviewing and analyzing state, tribal, and private entities that manage publicly accessible land or land-use within the assigned region.
• Assess relevant online spaces for firewood information and outreach; communicate with and engage relevant entities to establish rapport and develop working relationships to determine shared needs and discuss opportunities for improved outreach.
• Collaborate to develop a comprehensive outreach strategy to benefit Oregon and Washington forest and tree health, including custom-built action plans for appropriate public-facing entities interested in working with DMF.
• Help analyze, write, and/or proofread semi-technical and/or layperson language documentation in various formats and present information to partnering entities.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual meetings, webinars, and diligent follow-up correspondence with partnering entities to encourage timely implementation of outreach suggestions.
• Occasional travel within the PNW region to engage partners and implement outreach action plans; other work will be remote or office-based.

• Associates degree in related field and 1 year related experience, or an 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)
• Multilingual and 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 pay range for a candidate selected for this position is $21 to $30 per hour. Compensation will be dependent on education, experience, and location. This range applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on factors such as location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in local currency based on the local labor market. Your geographic location will be confirmed during recruitment.

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