Job Description:
The University of Maryland Extension is seeking to hire a full-time woodland stewardship educator position on a 12 month contractual basis with benefits that can be renewed annually depending on funding availability. The main focus of the position will be to develop and implement woodland stewardship programs for private woodland owners, natural resource professionals and manage and implement the Maryland/Delaware master logger program in cooperation with partner organizations and the master logger steering committee.
Coordination with University of Maryland Extension’s Natural Resource Specialist located at the Western Maryland Research & Education Center, Department of Environmental Science & Technology Extension Natural Resource Specialist, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service and the Master Logger Steering committee is expected. This position will report to the Assistant Director for Agriculture & Natural Resource programs at College Park for program direction and the Assistant Director for Extension Operations for personnel matters
Minimum Qualifications:
• B.S. degree in forestry or closely related field from an accredited university.
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to write effectively
• Strong computer skills required in WORD, EXCEL, spread sheets and PowerPoint
• Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends.
• A background check must be completed prior to beginning work. Must have driver’s license and own transportation.
Additional Information:
Salary will be a base of $36,575 per year, with a 12 month contract that can be renewed annually depending on funding availability. The University of Maryland offers an extensive benefits package.
This position will be housed at the Wye Research & Education Center, in Queenstown, Maryland and have statewide responsibility.
All candidates must apply online at https://ejobs.umd.edu/ for position #113633. A complete application packet includes a letter of application, a current signed resume or Curriculum Vitae, transcripts (copy acceptable for application process, official transcripts required if offered the position), and three (3) references, including name, mailing address, telephone number, and E-mail address.
Job Posting:
https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/52533
