The Conservation Awards Coordinator reports to the Conservation Awards Manager and works closely with Conservation Awards and other Conservation Program staff to support the mission and strategic conservation and engagement goals of the NFF and its local, regional, and national partners. The incumbent is responsible for the implementation and coordination of grantmaking and grant management processes for outgoing awards.

The initially assigned grantmaking portfolio for this position will focus on coordinating outgoing competitive grants that support community engagement, stewardship activities that benefit National Forests and Grasslands, and capacity building of communities. Key portions of this position will seek to center the broad scope of needs and unique perspectives of Tribes and community stakeholders and include a robust focus on expanding access to the benefits of public lands.