Forest Outreach Coordinator

Washington, DC, United States

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Posting Number

Posting Number

0801498

Classification Title

Classification Title

Forest Outreach Coordinator

Working Title

Department

Department

1890 Land Grant Extension

Department Contact Email

Department Contact Email

6089

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 annual 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 Identification

Forestry Planning

Serve the Appalachian Counties in Ohio in matters related to forestry

Provide Outreach support to the Ohio Interagency Forestry Team; team point of contact will be the Ohio Interagency Liaison

Assist 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 Ohio

Develop, organize, and provide outreach and programming for private landowners

Create outreach tools and materials for various internal and external communication outlets

Support organization and facilitation of Interagency communications including joint meetings, training sessions and internal communication tools

Quantify and track outreach efforts including underserved and underrepresented populations

Seek external funding opportunities to support outreach and engagement with natural resources programming

Support 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 Forestry

Minimum 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 field

Demonstrated ability to work independently

Must have well-developed verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated organizational and record keeping skills

Must be able to successfully work with people at all organizational levels and diverse backgrounds

Must possess a valid driver’s license and travel to various locations throughout the state of Ohio

Proficient in the use of desktop publishing and/ or video editing software

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Date

Posting Date

09/07/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) civil rights regulations and policies, the

USDA , its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering

USDA

programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by

USDA

(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s

TARGET

Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and

TTY ) or contact

USDA

through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the

USDA

Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any

USDA

office or write a letter addressed to

USDA

and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to

USDA

by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected]. USDA

is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Position Category

Position Category

Staff - Monthly (Exempt)

Budgeted Annual Salary

Budgeted Annual Salary

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