Forestry Educator

University of Wisconsin Madison • Rhinelander, WI

1d • $59,603 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Forestry Educator position will work alongside a team of educators to provide outreach to family forest owners statewide. This role is housed in the Natural Resources Institute (https://naturalresources.extension.wisc.edu/) within UW-Madison's Division of Extension (https://extension.wisc.edu/) . The Forestry Educator designs, promotes, administers, and supports outreach activities, community engagement, and educational programming. This unique statewide role will work with WI Department of Natural Resources and other collaborators to address working woodlands. This position is initially a 2-year contract, renewable pending funding. Initial programming focus will include: Delivery of outreach programs to reach woodland owners with limited woodland management experience. Coordinate working lands outreach for landowners and connect landowners to foresters for technical advice. Implementation and evaluation of outreach for landowners to educate them about forest and wildlife management. Meet with DNR and key partners to evaluate progress, accomplishments, and barriers of outreach work. Evaluate the success of the project and identify any future funding needs or ideas for additional grant opportunities connected to this project. Work with the Forestry and Wildlife Program to fulfill funding partners requirements around other outreach and education for woodland owners. Statewide Location The position location is flexible within northern Wisconsin and will be determined based on programmatic needs, successful candidate’s preferences, and availability of suitable office space. Terminal Position The initial period of employment will be 2 years , with the possibility to become renewable contingent upon available funding. Partial Remote This position will require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Remote work requires an approved remote work agreement (RWA). A RWA requires successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university provided computer. Per University policy, transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee. This position has the possibility of working up to 2 days remote per Extension's Remote Work Policy . Evening/Weekend Work This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served. Travel Expectations It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Read more about UW-Madison Driver Authorization. Applicants are required to: Have a valid drivers license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicle use authorization.

Requirements

• Work experience relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position.
• Experience planning, implementing, and/or evaluating community-based, non-formal, innovative educational programs related to natural resources.
• Experience communicating effectively using a variety of methods and technology
• Bachelor’s degree (or an advanced degree) in a field that relates to the responsibilities of this position, including, but not limited to human dimensions or behavior change in natural resource management, forestry, or other closely-related fields.
• Have a valid drivers license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicle use authorization.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years experience developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for different audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes preferably in forestry or other natural resources context.
• Experience in facilitation to assist other agencies, community-based services, or organizations addressing educational and organizational needs.
• Demonstrated skill in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence-based information and research findings.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other agencies, community-based services, or organizations to address educational needs
• Master’s degree in a field relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position

Responsibilities

• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
• Works with the Forestry and Wildlife Program team to fulfill funding partners requirements around outreach and education
• Communicate plans, activities and achievements to Program Managers, partners and relevant stakeholders
• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program

Benefits

• This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees