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Colorado State University · 5 hours ago

Program Coordinator - Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $74K/yr

Colorado State University is a thriving community transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. The Program Coordinator will develop and deliver programs for the Southern Rockies Fire Science Network, focusing on transferring fire science knowledge and managing program administration.

Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and deliver programs and projects of the Southern Rockies Fire Science Network

Transfer fire science knowledge using printed and electronic resources, live events, and other networks to share information and deliver actionable science knowledge tailored to key audience

Help identify new fire science needs pertinent to the Southern Rockies geography for the JFSP

Work closely with the PI on program administration, reporting, and budget management

Qualification

Natural resource managementScience communicationGrant writingFire ecology knowledgeBudget managementOnline communication toolsPublic speakingFacilitation experienceSocial media outreachInterpersonal communication

Required

M.S. in a natural resource-related ecology and/or management program, or alternatively a degree in science communication or journalism with a background in natural resources field

Experience in developing, administering, managing, and/or delivering natural resource-related science communication, education, and/or outreach programs

Knowledge, experience or expertise in forest and rangeland vegetation ecology and management, wildland fire ecology, and/or fuels management in the geographic area served by the Southern Rockies Fire Science Network

Experience in grant writing, budget development and administration and tracking of funds

Experience in creation and management of online information exchange/e-mail platforms and social media outreach and content

Demonstrated high quality written communication skills

Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license by the employment start date

Preferred

Demonstrated experience working with field-based natural resource managers

Understanding/familiarity with land management restoration methods (planning, equipment, grazing), and operational wildland fire response

Knowledge of and ability to interpret and synthesize fire science research and monitoring, especially pertaining to the ecology, behavior, management, and social aspects of fire

Demonstrated skills in interpersonal communications, oral engagement such as tabling displays and information at events, and public speaking

Working knowledge of applying web-based communication tools (e.g., webinars, video-lecture feeds, social media and listserv management platforms)

Experience in driving passenger vans and transport vehicles for field and in-person events

Facilitation training and/or experience in facilitating meetings, workshops, or focus groups

Experience engaging with a variety of stakeholders, community members, and interest holders

Company

Colorado State University

Glassdoor4.2

At Colorado State, there’s this energy we all share—this undeniable excitement for what’s next. And it’s a feeling you can only find here.

Founded in 1870

Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://economics.colostate.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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