Position Details Advertising/Posting Title Extension Forestry Outreach Coordinator Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Posting Summary The UVM Extension Forestry Program is committed to providing science-based outreach, education, technical assistance, and research findings to promote knowledge transfer, ecological stewardship, and climate-focused decision-making on forested lands across Vermont and the region. The Extension Forestry Outreach Coordinator will provide outreach, program and partner coordination, and technical assistance related to the ecological functions of forests, climate change impacts, carbon benefits, biodiversity, and sustainable management. This position will provide coordination and support to the Extension Forestry program and its many partners, help create educational and outreach materials, oversee website and social media content, and assist landowners, conservation commissions, foresters, non-profits, loggers, and others interested parties find relevant information and connect with programs. Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) A combination of education and experience will be considered in determining relative candidate qualifications. Applicants should have the following or equivalent + Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related field and two years relevant experience. + Strong writing and organizational skills. + Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with others, and to be innovative in solving problems. + Experience communicating scientific information to diverse audiences. + Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with diverse constituencies. + Knowledge and familiarity in using various web-based tools and programs, and the Microsoft program suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS , Teams, and Outlook. + Ability to provide own transportation to and from various work sites and locations. Desirable Qualifications Experience seeking, applying for, and reporting on competitive grants. Anticipated Pay Range $48,000 to $56,000 Other Information Special Conditions Weekend work required, Non-standard work hours required, Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Travel to and from worksites required, This position is eligible for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position FLSA Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate) Posting Details Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice. Job Open Date 01/14/2025 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No Position Information Position Title Outreach Professional Posting Number S5489PO Department Ext - Programming & Fac Sup/50040 Position Number 00027458 Employee FTE 1.0 Employee Term 12 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + Please specify here where applicable. Enter "NA" if not applicable. (Open Ended Question) + How did you hear about this employment opportunity? + American Alliance of Museums + American Association for Affirmative Action + BostonWorks + Burlington Free Press + CareerBuilder + Chronicle of Higher Education + Community Organization (Please specify below) + Consortium of Higher Ed LGBT Resource Professionals + Craig's List + CUPA + Department of Labor + Diverse Issues in Higher Education + DiversityDB + Diversity, Inc. + Facebook + Glassdoor + HBCU + HERC + HigherEdJobs + Hispanic Outlook + Indeed + Inside Higher Ed + Job Central + Job Fair + JobsinVT + LatPro + LinkedIn + Listserv (Please specify below) + Monster + NAFSA: Association of International Educators + NACUBO + NCAA Job Market + NEACAC + PoliceOne + Rutland Herald + Seven Days + SHRM + St. Albans Messenger + Trade Show/Conference (Please specify below) + Twitter + UVM Catamount Job Link + UVM Employee (Please specify below) + UVM Employment Web Site + Vermont JobLink + VermontJobs.com + Vermont Library Association + Women in Higher Education + Workplace Diversity + Zip Recruiter + Other (Please specify below) Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents