About the Role
Job details
The Santa Clara County FireSafe Council (SCCFSC) is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our Community, Outreach, and Education Program (COE). The Project Coordinator will assist the CEO, Program Director, Project Managers, and our partners, specifically Los Altos Hills County Fire (LAHCFD). The Project Coordinator will primarily be involved in supporting LAHCFD education events, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Teen CERT, Firewise USA Community work, and resident communications.
The Project Coordinator will give general event and administrative support and will report to the SCCFSC Program Director and work closely with representatives from LAHCFD to help support local wildfire resilience initiatives. This is an entry-level position with training and growth opportunities. While supporting LAHFCD-related work, the position will report to the LAHFCD Emergency Services Manager, CERT/Teen CERT Program Manager.
We are looking for a self-motivated, and collaborative person to join our growing team. This is a full-time, 30 to 40-hour-a-week (non-exempt), position with benefits. The Project Coordinator will need to be flexible to work some nights and weekends to assist with events and meetings (both in person and virtual) and keep up with the demands of the community during wildfire season.
About the Company
Who we are
The Santa Clara County Firesafe Council (SCCFSC) is a non-profit organization that provides education and project assistance for residents and land managers in communities that are vulnerable to wildfires.
We partner with CAL FIRE, Santa Clara County Fire, regional fire districts, other public agencies, other non-profits, businesses, and private residents to design and implement protective measures such as educational programs, forest health projects, and developing shaded fuel breaks to increase wildfire resiliency.