Lead Workshop Facilitator

Portland, OR

Contracted

Experienced

Position Overview

The Lead Workshop Facilitator will serve as designated Key Personnel supporting the USDA Forest Service. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating Shared Stewardship workshops in both in-person and hybrid (virtual) formats for federal, tribal, state, and local partners. The facilitator will assist participants in understanding stewardship authorities, partnership pathways, and federal collaboration processes aligned with forest management priorities and Executive Order 14225: Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production.

Location

Primary workshop delivery will take place within a 10-mile radius of the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Regional Office, 1220 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, Oregon (Region 6).
Additional optional workshops may occur across other U.S. Forest Service regions nationwide.
A candidate located within or near the Pacific Northwest (Region 6) is preferred to support travel efficiency and regional familiarity.

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U.S. Work Authorization Required

Minimum Required Skills/Qualifications:

Expertise and experience in Shared Stewardship and active forest management.
Proven experience delivering or facilitating federal or interagency workshops, preferably with the USDA Forest Service.
Technical proficiency in hybrid workshop hosting, including audiovisual setup and virtual platform operation (Zoom, MS Teams, or equivalent).
Demonstrated ability to facilitate multi-stakeholder engagement involving federal, state, tribal, and local government partners.
Knowledge of federal partnership and agreement mechanisms, including:
- Shared Stewardship Agreements
- Good Neighbor Authority
- Tribal Forest Protection Act
- Stewardship Agreements
Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to simplify complex federal processes.
Ability to travel to Forest Service locations as needed.

Responsibilities:

Participate in planning and coordination meetings with U.S. Forest Service staff and develop a consistent workshop framework that can be replicated across regions
Facilitate one-day Shared Stewardship workshops (in-person and hybrid) and lead instruction, breakout sessions, engagement discussions, and stakeholder collaboration
Support hybrid delivery logistics including livestream management, AV coordination, and remote participant support
Present information on Shared Stewardship principles, partnership authorities, and intergovernmental collaboration
Translate federal processes into clear, actionable guidance for diverse technical and nontechnical audiences
Capture and synthesize participant input, key takeaways, and identified partnership priorities
Support development of post-workshop documentation, including attendance records, feedback summaries, and recommendations

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