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 longstanding 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 in relation to some or all of the following: online informational pages, campground reservation systems, outreach resource library, social media presence, supporting technical documentation, and layperson science communications.

Your Position with TNC:

This is a short-term temporary position with 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 state. Preference will be given to candidates living in the Pacific Northwest region.

We’re Looking for You:

Have you ever asked yourself, “How can I make a difference?” but you don’t know where to go or have the time to do it? Welcome to The Nature Conservancy. You have found the solution and now you can pointedly make a difference every day!

By joining our team, you will aid the dedicated national firewood communications coordinator in systematically reviewing and analyzing all state, tribal, and private entities that manage publicly accessible land or land-use within the assigned region and assess all relevant online spaces for firewood information and outreach. You will seek to communicate with and engage all relevant entities to establish rapport and develop a working relationship to determine shared needs and discuss opportunities for improved outreach. You will work collaboratively to develop a comprehensive outreach strategy to benefit Oregon and Washington forest and tree health which will take the form of custom-built action plans created for each appropriate public-facing entity interested in working with DMF. You will help analyze, write, and/or proofread semi-technical and/or layperson language documentation in various formats and present that information to partnering entities. You will be responsible for facilitating in-person and virtual meetings, webinars, and diligent follow-up correspondence with partnering entities to encourage timely implementation of the custom outreach suggestions. Occasional travel within the PNW region will be required to adequately engage partners and implement outreach action plans; all other work will be remote-work and office based. The location of the office will be flexible. You will be required to have a flexible approach to responding to administrative needs such as working to meet deadlines for reports, mailing out materials, and other tasks that arise.

What You’ll Bring:

• Associates degree in related field and 1 year related experience, or 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.

Desired Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in related field

• Excellent interpersonal skills across various formats (in-person, phone, email, video call)

• Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or 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 only 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 a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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