Wildland Fire Training Instructor

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🕒 June 25

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

💵 $18 - $24 / hour

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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The Ember Alliance

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11 - 50 employees

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

Education • Non-profit

The Ember Alliance is an organization committed to repairing the relationship between people and fire on the landscape. They engage in various environmental services such as fuels mitigation crews, prescribed fire planning and implementation, and community wildfire planning. The Ember Alliance also focuses on training community leaders and individuals in the principles of wildland firefighting, contributing to safer and more informed approaches to wildfire management.

📋 Description

• Assist with implementation of training events for TEA, partner organizations (state, federal, non-profit, youth corps, Department of Defense lands, etc.) • Implement blended curriculum including virtually (instructor led online) and experientially (hands-on) • Teach ‘non-traditional’ soft skills during NWCG courses (e.g. self-care/stress management, conflict resolution, anti-bullying, active bystander, etc.) • Train underserved and underrepresented populations (POC, women, landowners, Department of Defense, etc.) • Manage work assignments with minimal direction from supervisors • Occasionally engage in prescribed fire operations and/or support a prescribed fire IMT during Training Events • Actively participate in creating a kind, safe and healthy work environment which encourages the diversity, equity and inclusion of all people.

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent • Qualified as at least Single Resource Boss, (and FAL2 if instructing for an S-212) • M-410 or teaching equivalent and ability to be lead instructor for 100 and 200-level NWCG courses • Experience implementing National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) classes in person and/or virtually including S-130/190 and S-212 • Clear verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills • Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for teaching • Effective knowledge of common software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible work schedules considered to accommodate family or other commitments • Employees must abide by The Ember Alliance’s current Covid policies