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Senior Burn Crew Member

Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts · Environment · $1.9M budget · 3 staff

Why Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts

FY2025 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Unites, elevates, and empowers Colorado's conservation community to protect state lands and waters.

  • Land trust support: keep IT Colorado strengthens the capacity of Land Trusts statewide by raising and regranting funds that reduce barriers for landowners to permanently conserve their lands. Keep IT colorado's transaction cost assistance program makes conservation easements financially feasible…$905K spent in FY2025
  • Education and collaboration: keep IT Colorado connects, educates, and empowers the people and organizations advancing conservation across Colorado. Through statewide and regional convenings, webinars, and peer- learning forums, we provide spaces for collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. Our annual membership…$640K spent in FY2025
  • Public policy: keep IT Colorado serves as the collective voice for private Land conservation in Colorado, ensuring that policies and funding mechanisms enable lasting conservation outcomes. Our policy work ensures that conservation remains a shared public priority backed by effective…$139K spent in FY2025

Before you apply

FY2025 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$64K–$78K
2 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$2.0M
spent in FY2025
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
3
employees
20 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
84%
of spending
Looks good: 84% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−8%
of revenue, FY2025
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
18 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 18.0 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2025
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2025, 1 tax year back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1997
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

What We Can Achieve Together: The Senior Burn Crew Member (SBCM) works in a team environment and participates in wildland fire operations overseeing staff and volunteers during fire related activities which include ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring. SBCM may conduct other land management activities as assigned by a Burn Crew Manager or other command position. As part of the SBCM’s ongoing professional development, they will be responsible for keeping abreast of new burn techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire certification credentials.

In addition, they shall work to build and maintain relationships in the professional fire community and in the local community where the Conservancy works. This may include participation in wildland fire suppression activities in partnership with other non-profits, local fire departments, and local, state, and federal agencies, either as a TNC employee or as a volunteer or short-term employee of the partner entity (such as an Administratively Determined, short term federal employee). We’re Looking for You: The Tennessee Chapter has a robust prescribed fire management program.

We work alongside of government agencies to improve forest health and resiliency by strategically implementing prescribed burns in the Appalachian landscape. Your role as a seasonal fire employee is critical to our success. We typically assist with burning 10,000 acres to 25,000 acres per season which makes for a busy time. With this amount of burning, you will receive valuable experience around ecologically based prescribed burning in hardwood forests. The spring fire season begins in February and ends in April. The Tennessee Business unit is recruiting for up to 2 SBCM for our squads based near Tellico Plains and Crossville, TN.

The SBCM will work under a Burn Crew Manager, Burn Boss, or other command positions. The SBCM will assist with the safe and effective implementation of prescribed burning, fire line preparation, and use and maintenance of equipment. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your skills and begin or grow your career in fire management. Housing is provided for non-local employees. This is an hourly, seasonal position beginning February 8 and ending April 16 with a pay range of $22.00 to $23.00 USD per hour, based on qualifications and experience. Crew housing is provided. Ready to be a part of wildland fire operations?

Join us as a Senior Burn Crew Member (SBCM) and be at the heart of the action! From ignition to mop-up, you'll tackle tasks like preparing fire lines and monitoring post-burn activities. But that's not all – your journey with us means continuous growth. Master new techniques and equipment to level up your skills and certifications. Plus, you'll build strong relationships within the fire community and local areas where we operate. Come join TNC and apply today! Be sure to include in your resume IQCS qualifications, training, and preferred locations…

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About Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts

From its Form 990

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