Supporting California's Forest Health Goals Through Technology Investments

Job description

California is launching a new statewide biomass utilization grant program to reduce wildfire risk, promote sustainable forest management, advance regenerative agricultural practices, and strengthen rural and tribal economies. The FUSE Executive Fellow will work with the California Department of Conservation to design and implement the $50 million initiative by developing inclusive grantmaking strategies, technical assistance models, and long-term evaluation tools that support multiple beneficial uses of forest biomass, including mass timber for low-carbon construction and applications that advance regenerative agriculture. Ultimately, this work will help California build a more climate-resilient future and expand economic opportunity for communities most impacted by wildfire. Fellowship Dates: October 26, 2026 – October 22, 2027 Salary: Executive Fellows are FUSE employees and receive an annual salary of $95,000. Fellows can also access various health, dental, and vision insurance benefits. This amount is not representative of market-rate salaries for the experienced professionals in our program but is intended as compensation for a year of public service. ABOUT THE FUSE EXECUTIVE...