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What You’ll Do

This role supports longleaf pine restoration and prescribed fire implementation across the North Carolina Sandhills. Working with the regional Prescribed Burn Association network and conservation partners, you will provide mentoring, training, outreach, operational coordination, and reporting to expand prescribed fire capacity on private lands.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide prescribed fire–related training and promote certified burner participation.
• Coordinate and support daily operations of the regional Prescribed Burn Association.
• Mentor and provide one-on-one technical assistance to private landowners on prescribed fire and longleaf management.
• Organize Learn & Burn events, field days, workshops, webinars, and outreach activities.
• Assist landowners with burn planning, implementation, safety, and reporting.
• Track project metrics and prepare quarterly and grant reports.
• Maintain partnerships with NRCS, NC Forest Service, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Extension, and local conservation partners.
• Facilitate PBA burn reporting and encourage member reporting of completed burns.
• Participate in and lead prescribed burns when needed, ensuring adherence to burn prescriptions and participant safety.
• Host new PBA start-up meetings and complete other duties as determined by the State Coordinator.

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Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge and field experience with prescribed fire, fire ecology, and wildfire in the South/Southeast.
• Holds appropriate prescribed fire certifications (examples: S-130, S-190, L-180, ICS-100, S-230, S-290, I-700).
• Ability to obtain NC Prescribed Burner qualification after employment.
• Current Pack Test or ability to obtain within the first year.
• Working knowledge of wildlife ecology, wetland and grassland management, and habitat management tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to deliver public presentations.
• Ability to work independently, exercise leadership, and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, and ArcPro (or willingness to learn).
• Conflict resolution and organizational skills; willingness to work a flexible schedule including some weekends.
• Valid driver’s license required; work vehicle provided (some personal vehicle use may be required; mileage reimbursed).

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Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in forestry, wildlife management, plant ecology, fire ecology, or a closely related natural resources field.
• Minimum of three years of related experience.
• Prescribed fire training, certifications, and practical field experience required.
• Familiarity with forestry and working lands agricultural operations is desirable.

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Location & Travel

• Remote (North Carolina preferred) with frequent travel across the Sandhills coverage area, including Montgomery, Richmond, Moore, Lee, Harnett, Scotland, Hoke, Cumberland, and Robeson counties.
• Role supports regional PBAs and requires on-site presence for training, burns, and outreach events.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $50,000 (commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience).
• Benefits package includes health, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k) with employer match up to 5%; student loan assistance eligibility; vehicle stipend; paid time off; bereavement/family/sick leave; and paid holidays.
• This is considered an entry-level role with anticipated promotion opportunities following successful onboarding and performance.

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Note on Employer & Application Process

This posting is published by Careertakes on behalf of a Confidential Client in the Conservation and Natural Resources sector. To protect candidate privacy and to comply with platform guidelines, direct application instructions and employer contact details have been removed from this summary. Applicants using the Careertakes platform may receive additional matched opportunities and will be guided through the client’s official application process if selected to proceed.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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