LAD Foundation Seeks Fire and Stewardship Manager for Pioneer Forest in Missouri Ozarks
The LAD Foundation, a Missouri private operating foundation, is actively seeking a Fire and Stewardship Manager to lead its fire management program at Pioneer Forest and other natural and cultural areas. This full-time, on-site position, based in Salem, Missouri, is primarily focused on achieving ecological restoration outcomes through prescribed fire. The manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Foundation's Fire Program, including planning, hiring, and coordinating with agency partners. Key duties involve developing and implementing the Fire Management Manual, training staff and volunteers for prescribed fire operations, and fostering partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies to expand the program. The role also entails contributing to demonstration and outreach efforts related to prescribed fire and supporting the revision of Pioneer Forest's 5-year management plan.