Volunteer Contributor/ Reporter

Volunteer Contributor/ Reporter

Who We Are

National Wildfire Tracking Team (NWTT) is a non-profit, non-partisan and non-government organization focused on all-hazard intelligence for the public across the United States. Our mission is to deliver timely, verified, and actionable information that helps communities, responders, and decision-makers understand developing incidents in real time. We are always looking for dedicated individuals to help us expand our platform and extend our reach to keep communities safe.

What You’ll Do

As a Reporter, you will:

• Gather, verify, and break down information for wildfire, severe weather, and disaster-related events using multiple sources
• Write incident alerts and updates for NWTT social media channels and our Sentinel All-Hazards Intelligence Platform
• Work independently and collaboratively to verify information and develop accurate incident reports. Training, guidelines, and ongoing support are provided

What we’re looking for

• A strong sense of responsibility and community service
• Strong written communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Ability to work remotely, both independently and as part of a distributed team

Helpful experience (Not Required)

• Previous experience in emergency services, reporting, or a related field
• Experience with data monitoring, radio scanning, or situational awareness tools
• Basic comfort with technology, including using email, Slack, and web-based tools
• Experience sharing time-sensitive information with a public audience

Most volunteers contribute a few hours per week, with flexibility depending on availability and incident activity. Hours can be tracked for service hours/ internship on request

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watch Duty is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.