Virtual Meeting Specialist, Wildland Fire Science Program

Location: Remote (U.S.), with periodic travel to in-person meetings Employment type: Part-time 1099 consultant Estimated annual hours: About 250–410 hours per year (roughly 21–34 hours per month on average, with heavier weeks around Board meetings) Travel: Up to 3 trips per year, typically 2–3 days each; travel expenses reimbursed per federal travel regulations Applicants must have understanding of wildland fire and research terminology, or a strong natural resources or science background that lets you follow technical discussions. About Us BSI is preparing a proposal to support the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP), an interagency research and science delivery program governed by a board with representatives from the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the USDA Forest Service. About the Program The JFSP Governing Board sets research priorities, funds peer-reviewed wildland fire science, and charts the program’s strategic direction. Our two-person team will support its Governing Board meetings, monthly Board calls, Executive Committee meetings and calls, and occasional Fire Science Exchange Network sessions. JFSP places a high value on continuity, so the people we hire will be the people the Board works with at every meeting. The Role You will be the documentation and technology lead for the JFSP Governing Board and Executive Committee. You will run the virtual platforms during meetings, capture discussions and decisions accurately, and turn t