Central State University
Forest Outreach Coordinator
Central State University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Forest Outreach Coordinator will have a background in natural resource management and/or conservation education and provide expertise in the development of outreach materials and marketing strategies as well as science delivery of tools, trainings and outreach programs with particular reference to forestry. This position will also be responsible for synthesizing existing social science data and working with experts and partners to address social science data gaps. Familiarity with Appalachian forests, forest economics and/or social science is desirable. This position will provide outreach support for an interagency program of work developed annually by the Ohio Interagency Forestry Team (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Forest Service (FS), Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry, and Ohio State University (OSU) Extension) in conjunction with the Cooperative Extension Service and the McIntire Stennis Forestry Program and Central State University (CSU). This will be a Cooperative Extension position co-located with the US Forest Service in The Wayne National Forest Supervisor’s Office, Nelsonville, Ohio.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Tree IdentificationForestry PlanningServe the Appalachian Counties in Ohio in matters related to forestryProvide Outreach support to the Ohio Interagency Forestry Team; team point of contact will be the Ohio Interagency LiaisonAssist with coordination of technical assistance delivery by providing outreach materials and support to USDA NRCS District Conservationists and ODNR Division of Forestry Service Foresters in southeast OhioDevelop, organize, and provide outreach and programming for private landownersCreate outreach tools and materials for various internal and external communication outletsSupport organization and facilitation of Interagency communications including joint meetings, training sessions and internal communication toolsQuantify and track outreach efforts including underserved and underrepresented populationsSeek external funding opportunities to support outreach and engagement with natural resources programmingSupport outreach and engagement programming for fire prevention and education including community wildfire protection plans for the state’s fire protection area in partnership with the FS and ODNR Division of ForestryMinimum Qualifications
REQUIRED:Master’s degree with 3-5 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree with 5 or more years of experience in natural resources management, forestry or a related fieldDemonstrated ability to work independentlyMust have well-developed verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated organizational and record keeping skillsMust be able to successfully work with people at all organizational levels and diverse backgroundsMust possess a valid driver’s license and travel to various locations throughout the state of OhioProficient in the use of desktop publishing and/or video editing softwarePreferred Qualifications
Posting Information
Posting Date:
09/07/2023Closing Date:
Open Until FilledRequired Documents
Required DocumentsResumeCover LetterUnofficial Transcripts
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The Forest Outreach Coordinator will have a background in natural resource management and/or conservation education and provide expertise in the development of outreach materials and marketing strategies as well as science delivery of tools, trainings and outreach programs with particular reference to forestry. This position will also be responsible for synthesizing existing social science data and working with experts and partners to address social science data gaps. Familiarity with Appalachian forests, forest economics and/or social science is desirable. This position will provide outreach support for an interagency program of work developed annually by the Ohio Interagency Forestry Team (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Forest Service (FS), Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry, and Ohio State University (OSU) Extension) in conjunction with the Cooperative Extension Service and the McIntire Stennis Forestry Program and Central State University (CSU). This will be a Cooperative Extension position co-located with the US Forest Service in The Wayne National Forest Supervisor’s Office, Nelsonville, Ohio.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Tree IdentificationForestry PlanningServe the Appalachian Counties in Ohio in matters related to forestryProvide Outreach support to the Ohio Interagency Forestry Team; team point of contact will be the Ohio Interagency LiaisonAssist with coordination of technical assistance delivery by providing outreach materials and support to USDA NRCS District Conservationists and ODNR Division of Forestry Service Foresters in southeast OhioDevelop, organize, and provide outreach and programming for private landownersCreate outreach tools and materials for various internal and external communication outletsSupport organization and facilitation of Interagency communications including joint meetings, training sessions and internal communication toolsQuantify and track outreach efforts including underserved and underrepresented populationsSeek external funding opportunities to support outreach and engagement with natural resources programmingSupport outreach and engagement programming for fire prevention and education including community wildfire protection plans for the state’s fire protection area in partnership with the FS and ODNR Division of ForestryMinimum Qualifications
REQUIRED:Master’s degree with 3-5 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree with 5 or more years of experience in natural resources management, forestry or a related fieldDemonstrated ability to work independentlyMust have well-developed verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated organizational and record keeping skillsMust be able to successfully work with people at all organizational levels and diverse backgroundsMust possess a valid driver’s license and travel to various locations throughout the state of OhioProficient in the use of desktop publishing and/or video editing softwarePreferred Qualifications
Posting Information
Posting Date:
09/07/2023Closing Date:
Open Until FilledRequired Documents
Required DocumentsResumeCover LetterUnofficial Transcripts
#J-18808-Ljbffr