Extension Associate - Forestry

Full-time, permanent appointment in Blacksburg, Virginia. Responsibilities will include: (1) coordinating the Forest Landowner Education Program, including the development and delivery of both live and web-based educational programs; (2) preparing educational materials such as extension bulletins, presentations, web-based publications, etc.; (3) preparing and distributing the Forest Landowner Update, a periodical newsletter and events calendar; (4) preparing reports, writing grant proposals, and securing external funding to support the program; and (5) participating fully in policies and programs of Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Virginia Tech Department of Forestry

Blacksburg, VA

Deadline: 2005/04/15

Extension Associate -- Forestry

Virginia Tech Department of Forestry

Posting Number 042124

Full-time, permanent appointment in Blacksburg, Virginia.  Responsibilities will include: (1) coordinating the Forest Landowner Education Program, including the development and delivery of both live and web-based educational programs; (2) preparing educational materials such as extension bulletins, presentations, web-based publications, etc.; (3) preparing and distributing the Forest Landowner Update, a periodical newsletter and events calendar; (4) preparing reports, writing grant proposals, and securing external funding to support the program; and (5) participating fully in policies and programs of Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Required qualifications: B.S. and M.S. in Forestry, with educational background in forest management, forestry operations, silviculture, or related area.  Must demonstrate ability to write well and to speak effectively to diverse audiences. Ability to work as part of a “team" with Department of Forestry faculty Extension Specialists and Virginia Tech's partners. Computer skills are also a requirement.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  However, screening will begin on April 15, 2005.

To apply:  Applicants are required to apply electronically online to: https://jobs.vt.edu.  In addition to the online faculty application, applicants are required to submit by attachment a cover letter, complete resume and a listing of reference contact information of three individuals (name, telephone number and email address).  (TIP:  Have these documents ready to attach at the time you submit your faculty application; the system will not allow you to enter a second time for any position).  IMPORTANT:  In order to be considered for the position, applicants are also required to mail (by April 15, 2005) a copy of official undergraduate and graduate transcripts to:

James E. Johnson, Associate Dean -- Outreach

College of Natural Resources

324 Cheatham Hall, Mail Code 0324

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA  24061

Telephone: (540) 231-7679

Fax: (540) 231-7664

Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

For more information, visit: https://jobs.vt.edu