Medicine-Bow Routt National Forest Project Coordinator

About the role

The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Project Coordinator supports partnership development and implementation of natural resource management projects and programs across the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland (MBRTB) in Wyoming and Northern Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the U.S. Forest Service and partners to implement scopes of work for large-scale forest health, hazardous fuels, and watershed protection activities.
• Plan, facilitate and lead multi-stakeholder and partner meetings and field trips.
• Lead the advertisement, negotiation, and awarding of contracts for project implementation and necessary resource surveys, such wildlife, soil, or hydrologic surveys.
• Work directly with contractors, consultants, nonprofit organizations, and agency partners to coordinate the on-the-ground implementation of projects effectively and efficiently.
• Manage projects through their full life cycle, including initiation, planning, scheduling, budget tracking, contract administration, quality assurance, safety coordination, and closeout.
• Serve as the NFF’s on-the-ground point of contact for daily project management needs associated with assigned MBRTB projects.
• Manage service agreements, invoices, and finances for relevant MBRTB projects.
• Work with the U.S. Forest Service to help develop, modify, manage, and track Stewardship Agreements, Participating Agreements, and Challenge Cost Share Agreements associated with projects.
• Secure funding from government sources, foundations, corporations, and individuals to support project preparation, implementation, and oversight.
• Communicate project needs, community benefits, implementation progress, and accomplishments to partners, funders, and internal NFF team members.
• Maintain ongoing communication with partners regarding project planning, implementation status, and project successes.
• Manage grant budgets, deliverables, and reporting for federal, state, local, corporate, foundation, and individual funding sources.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with LaVA cooperators and other organizations to enhance fundraising and project implementation efforts.
• Convene stakeholders across Wyoming and Colorado to facilitate partner collaboration.
• Aid in other Rocky Mountain Region priorities as needed, including diverse short-term projects and an expanding scope of work on the Shoshone National Forest.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resource management, conservation, public administration, environmental studies, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least three years of experience in forest or fuels management, natural resource project planning, project coordination, contract administration, or implementation of field-based conservation projects.
  • Working knowledge of U.S. Forest Service land management policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Strong understanding of forestry, wildfire/fuels, watershed, wildlife habitat, or related natural resource issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and partner expectations.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience communicating with partners, agencies, contractors, funders, or community members.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and administrative skills, with careful attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently, conduct fieldwork, attend meetings, and manage projects with limited day-to-day oversight.
  • Ability to represent the NFF clearly and professionally with diverse partners, communities, and constituents.
  • Ability to work effectively and flexibly in a team-oriented environment.
  • Commitment to the mission of the NFF and familiarity with the purpose and management of National Forest System lands.
  • Authorization to work in the United States.
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and driving record that meets NFF insurance requirements.

    Skills

    • Experience working with the U.S. Forest Service, other federal or state land management agencies, or cross-boundary conservation partnerships.
    • Experience administering grants, contracts, service agreements, or federal cooperative agreements.
    • Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, and field crews during project implementation.
    • Familiarity with the landscapes, communities, and natural resource issues of southern Wyoming, northern Colorado, the MBRTB, or nearby National Forest System lands.
    • Experience with project tracking, reporting, mapping, or related tools used to support conservation project management.
    • Ability and willingness to travel frequently to MBRTB offices, project sites, partner meetings, and communities in and around the MBRTB, particularly during active implementation periods.
    • Frequent in-person attendance at meetings, field trips, and site visits in and around the MBRTB is required.
    • Ability to conduct fieldwork in outdoor settings and variable weather conditions, as needed for project coordination and oversight.
    • Ability to work remotely with reliable internet access and a dedicated workspace.

      Pay

      The starting salary range for this position is $75,000 to $86,250, with the ability to grow to $97,500 based on performance outcomes over time and assessed annually.

      Schedule

      This is a remote/work-from-home position and requires reliable internet access and a dedicated workspace.