CAFMS Project Coordinator

Job Description The Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech is hiring a program coordinator. This position will be funded by the Joint Fire Science Program to support the Consortium of Appalachian Fire Managers and Scientists (CAFMS). Since 2009, CAFMS has served as the primary source of fire science information and knowledge exchange for the Appalachian Mountain region. Required Qualifications

• B.S. in natural resources management or a similar discipline
• FFT2 Wildland Firefighter certification desired
• Experience in event planning, database management, and social media platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications
• B.

S. in natural resources or a related field Pay Band 4

Overtime Status Non-Exempt:

Eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted Salary Information $60k - $65 Hours per week 40 Review Date April 3, 2026 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Ingrid Skenderian at singrid1@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.