Forest Stewardship Community Education Specialist 2 Job Listing at University of California in Davis, CA (Job ID 61807)

Description

Job Description

The Forest Stewardship Education Initiative educates forest landowners to better understand, manage and protect their forests (pre and post-fire) by developing a forest management plan, engage with natural resource professionals, and take advantage of cost-share opportunities that can help them meet their management goals. The Post-Fire Forest Resilience education program aims to assist private forest landowners, as they begin the process of reversing the ecological, economic, environmental, aesthetic, and social impacts of the 2019-2021 wildfires. Forest Stewardship Community Education Specialist uses professional, adult community educational program concepts, to deliver standardized educational workshops to private, non-industrial, private forest landowners throughout California and applies established procedures and programs to address landowner needs. Program delivery methods includes a mix of online and in-person formats. Workshops focus on helping landowners become better forest stewards by helping them learn about forestry, forest management and post-fire forest resilience. The Forest Stewardship Community Education Specialist utilizes standard practices in analyzing program content and delivery needs and determining effectiveness of current programs. They will also assist in writing materials and helping to disseminate information through multiple platforms and help maintain and improve various websites. The Forest Stewardship Community Education Specialist collaborates with, and reports to the Forest Stewardship Education Initiative Academic Coordinator and the Post-fire Forest Resilience Program Academic Coordinator on all assignments.

This position is a contract appointment that is 100% fixed, and ends on June 30, 2026, with the possibility of extension if funding permits.

Pay Scale: $21.07/hour to $28.02/hour

Job Posting Close Date: 
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 12/08/2023.

Key Responsibilities:

65%

Under general supervision, organizes and conducts existing community educational courses including programmatic outreach, summarizing course sessions through diligent note taking, interacting with program participants, and compiling new educational materials for online use.

10%

Utilizes evaluation tools for courses, instructors, and programs to measure knowledge gain and success of outreach and education materials.

10%

Collaborates with program staff to recruit program participants to meet established enrollment and outcome requirements.

5%

Assists in conducting analysis, prioritizing work assignments and developing program recommendations.

5%

Participates in approved training and professional developmental activities to learn and maintain programmatic and subject matter competence.

5%

Assists in planning and scheduling new course offerings and identifying new course topics. Assists in developing strategic marketing plans and target audience.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Continuing education in related field required.
• Knowledge or experience in forestry, post-fire or natural resources program content and objectives.
• Knowledge of how to deliver adult educational programs in a variety of settings, including online delivery.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate the organizational skills to monitor programs against established deadlines, and review and analyze results.
• Good reading, verbal, written and interpersonal communications and presentation skills to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain positive interactions with others and work cooperatively.
• Skill in using business software systems and social media platforms in the completion of work assignments; i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Zoom, Facebook.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with web design, video development, and audio/visual design tools.
• Experience in developing and implementing educational materials.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Travel including travel outside normal business hours may be requested.
• Must maintain valid CA DL and clean DMV record to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) brings the power of University of California research and education to all 58 California counties. Through research and extension in agriculture, natural resources, economic growth, nutrition, and youth development, we work to improve the life of every Californian.

Collaborating to solve problems.

Connecting to serve communities.

For over 100 years, our advisors, specialists, faculty and staff have been committed to connecting Californians to their land grant university. We are highly collaborative and mission-driven to promote the health and well-being of people and places across the state. We are also trusted partners with hundreds of community organizations in addressing California's most pressing challenges.

UC ANR is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

This position will promote, in all ways consistent with the other responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the Affirmative Action goals established by the Division.  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time.  Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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Employment applications must be submitted online through our careers site.  Please note, we do not accept resumes or applications by email or on paper.