Natural Resources Outreach Program Coordinator
This position will assist Director of the Forestry and Environmental Outreach Program in fund raising, development and delivery of natural resource continuing education and outreach courses throughout the state and region. Programs focus on continuing education for forestry and natural resource professionals, as well as, but not limited to, general outreach to natural resource management organizations, the conservation community, teachers, landowners and the interested public. Position reports directly to the Director of the Forestry and Environmental Outreach Program.
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
Deadline: 2006/03/28
Position Available:
Natural Resources Outreach Program Coordinator
Forestry & Environmental Outreach Program
Department of Forestry & Environmental Resources
North Carolina State University
Assist Director of the Forestry and Environmental Outreach Program in fund raising, development and delivery of
natural resource continuing education and outreach courses throughout the state and region. Programs focus on
continuing education for forestry and natural resource professionals, as well as, but not limited to, general outreach
to natural resource management organizations, the conservation community, teachers, landowners and the interested
public. Position reports directly to the Director of the Forestry and Environmental Outreach Program.
Specific duties will include:
\xf4\x80\x82\x83 Identify audiences and topics for natural resource outreach programs
\xf4\x80\x82\x83 Identify and cultivate partnerships with external organizations and other departments within the University to
deliver natural resource outreach programs
\xf4\x80\x82\x83 Identify and pursue external grant funding for outreach programs (proposal writing)
\xf4\x80\x82\x83 Assist with design of continuing education courses and seminars
\xf4\x80\x82\x83 Assist with delivery of continuing education courses and seminars
\xf4\x80\x82\x83 Manage receipt and grant funded programs and responsibilities under grant, including all reporting
\xf4\x80\x82\x83 Maintain Program website
\xf4\x80\x82\x83 Maintain Program client database
\xf4\x80\x82\x83 Stand in for Director as needed
\xf4\x80\x82\x83 Other activities as needed
\xf4\x80\x82\x83 Position will require up to 25% travel in North Carolina and occasionally throughout the southeastern US.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Natural Resources, Forestry, Environmental Science or related field,
or 5 years of relevant experience. The selected candidate must have the ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with diverse clientele, and must have demonstrated the ability to communicate clearly and
effectively, both written and verbal. The individual must have strong organizational skills, the ability to work
independently, and be flexible. Knowledge of PC software including MS Office and MS Access is required,
including proficiency with computer use. Individual must be willing to travel as required and possess a valid NC
Drivers License. Considerable initiative and professional judgment, creativity and diplomacy are needed to carry
out position duties.
Highly Desirable: A strong interest in conservation and natural resource sustainability. Experience or training in
events management. Experience in grant proposal writing. Experience or training in web page design and
management, brochure design and layout, database design and management. Good decision making ability. Desktop
publishing experience.
Interested persons should send a letter of application, current resume, copies of college transcripts, and 3 letters of
recommendation to: Jean Pittman, Extension Forestry, NCSU Box 8003, Raleigh, NC 27695; fax: 919-515-6883; email:
jean_pittman@ncsu.edu; phone 919-515-5638
Questions about the position should be directed by e-mail to: Susan Moore, Director Forestry and Environmental
Outreach Program, NC State University; e:mail: susan_moore@ncsu.edu; Program website: www.ncsu.edu/feop
Application deadline is 3/28/06
EO/AA employer. NC State welcomes all persons without regard to
sexual orientation. For ADA accommodations, contact Jean Pittman, at
919-515-5638
