Program Coordinator - Wildfire Mitigation

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program. 
• Collaborate with the FSCSC, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders for successful program execution. 
• Coordinate defensible space initiatives, mobilizing and managing volunteers and contractors effectively. 
• Develop and conduct wildfire mitigation education and outreach programs, targeting the most vulnerable populations in Siskiyou County. 
• Cultivate relationships with various stakeholders, community-based organizations, and others to foster education and partnerships. 
• Assess homes for wildfire risks, and train others in these procedures. 
• Provide administrative and data support for the grant, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and effective tracking of program outcomes. 
• Create and present engaging and accessible wildfire mitigation educational materials to diverse audiences. 
• Manage inventory of tools, supplies, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), ensuring proper maintenance and safety.  
• Manage grant data and metrics for internal and external reporting. 
• Develop an understanding of local emergency alert systems, and aid others in comprehending fire weather warnings. 
• May involve the use of chainsaws and other power equipment for defensible space work. 
• Be prepared to deploy across the U.S. to support wildfire, earthquake, floods, debris flows, and other disaster operations as part of CORE's Emergency Relief Team. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Scope and Travel

• Reports to Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager 
• Oversee 1-2 California Emergency Response Corp Fellows (CERC) as assigned. 
• Significant travel within the 29 communities that make-up Siskiyou County. Travel also includes within California for work meetings, trainings, conferences, and other locations as part of CORE’s Emergency Relief Team. 
• Availability to work weekends and adjust to a flexible schedule. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management, environmental science, forestry, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience in wildfire mitigation or disaster preparedness. 
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist or Project Management Professional (PMP) are preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered. 
• Proficiency in a second language such as Spanish, Hmong, or Karuk, spoken by communities in Siskiyou County, can be a plus. 

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in disaster preparedness, climate action/resilience, environmental health, sustainability, or related field. 
• Minimum of 1 year' experience in program coordination or project management, preferably in wildfire mitigation or disaster preparedness. 
• Experience in community outreach and education, especially targeting vulnerable populations. 
• Experience in inventory management of tools, equipment, and PPE. 
• Chainsaw operation and other power equipment experience is a plus. 
• Supervision of contractors and volunteer coordination. 

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to assess wildfire risk and teach others to do the same. 
• Proficiency in data management, with an emphasis on detail and accuracy. 
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders. 
• Strong communication skills, with experience in creating and presenting educational materials. 
• Knowledge of local emergency alert systems and fire weather warnings. 
• Familiarity with Siskiyou County and its specific wildfire risks and community dynamics is beneficial. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Flexible and adaptive to a frequently changing environment. 
• Proficient in MS Office applications and knowledge of ESRI GIS tools a plus. 
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. 
• Close attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.