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Nebraska (posted August 30, 2010)

PROGRAM COORDINATOR – OUTDOOR U PROGRAM

University of Nebraska–Lincoln

The Nebraska Outdoor U Program (OUP) is a collaborative effort between UNL-Extension and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to increase participation in outdoor-recreation by equipping new and current users with outdoor skills and knowledge as well as promoting life-long learning and a teaching culture in Nebraska through easily accessed programs, events, and web-based learning opportunities.  

Responsible for the development, launching, coordination, and promotion of a statewide outdoor recreation and recruitment program.  Recruit, train, manage, and retain volunteers; develop curriculum and facilitate training programs; foster communication among involved entities; develop and maintain websites; generate funding; and assess and evaluate the OUP.  Oversee half of the time of one Extension Assistant.  

Position requires working days and evenings in indoor/outdoor education venues, overnight travel and camping trips, standing and walking for periods of time during training sessions, hiking several hours per day, and the loading/unloading of tracks, trailers and packs of outdoor equipment.  

Bachelor's degree in outdoor recreation, environmental education, natural resources, administration or related field, plus one year of experience in outdoor recreation or environmental education. Must be highly skilled in program coordination, organization, multi-tasking, communication in small and large groups, and public relations.  Skill in web design, curriculum development, and environmental education and/or outdoor recreation activities including hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and nature interpretation essential.  Knowledge of proper handling and use of firearms, archery, angling, and camping equipment necessary.   Valid driver's license and Hunter Education Certificate required.  Certificate not required if age exemption applies.  

Prefer Master's degree in outdoor recreation, environmental education, natural resources, administration or related field, plus two years of experience in outdoor recreation or environmental education.  Prefer certifications in hunter education instruction, 4-H shooting sports, boating safety, Project Wild, Project Wet, first aid, lifesaving, and teaching. Benefits including staff/dependent scholarship program.  Criminal history background check will be conducted.  

Applicant review begins August 26. View requisition 100353 at https://employment.unl.edu for complete information and to apply.  UNL is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.

Texas (posted August 30, 2010)

The Texas AgriLife Extension Service seeks a Watershed Coordinator to work in the Dickinson Bayou Watershed.  The watershed coordinator will work with stakeholders to write a TMDL implementation plan; this includes organizing meetings and other outreach events, working to balance the needs of multiple groups, and presenting information about the watershed and projects to groups both large and small.  The successful candidate will have strong writing, public speaking, computer and people skills, and be able to work independently or as part of a group.  This grant funded position is currently funded for one year, with good prospects for continued support.  For additional information, contact John Jacob jjacob@tamu.edu. 

Wisconsin (posted August 30, 2010)

Position: #10-22AS56

Position: Director and UW-Extension Lake Management Specialist

Position Description:
This position will guide the UWEX Lakes Team that is anticipated to be a part of the UWEX Lakes and Land Use Center. The UWEX Lakes team has statewide responsibilities to develop, design, and deliver multi-program, lake related education.  This position is also responsible for directing the UWEX Lakes Team, personnel supervision, team dynamics, and overseeing budgeting and budget planning. The position takes the lead in campus, community and agency liaison.  This position is engaged in and oversees lake management educational and organizational assistance to lakeshore property owners, lake users, agencies and local communities.  The position assists in providing capacity building and with public policy issues. This position functions through collaboration on the development of educational programming on a wide range of subjects such as aquatic invasive species, lake monitoring,  watersheds and lake ecosystems, land use decision making and human impacts on water, water law, dispute resolution, and  community organization options. This position will provide continual contact with clientele via telephone, e-mail, correspondence, and local meetings. Program planning and delivery is coordinated within the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension and University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources in collaboration and partnership with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin Association of Lakes.  Willingness to travel extensively throughout the state and teaching in a wide variety of settings and times (including evenings, weekends, and holidays) will be required at times.

Department/University Description:
The College of Natural Resources offers premier undergraduate natural resources programs emphasizing integrated resource management and has 1400 undergraduates, 120 graduate students, and over 100 faculty and staff.    UWSP is located in Stevens Point on the Wisconsin River, almost precisely in the center of the state.  It is the only four-year degree-granting institution in north-central Wisconsin, offering 54 undergraduate majors, and master’s degrees in 12 programs. Enrollment is over 9000 students, who are currently served by 361 faculty, 398 academic/administrative staff, and 413 classified staff members. The 400-acre campus contains both historic and contemporary buildings in an attractively landscaped setting, bounded on one side by a 275-acre nature preserve including a 24-acre lake.

Qualifications:
Masters or terminal degree required, PhD preferred, with at least one degree in any of the following: law; adult education; communications; engineering; environmental education; limnology; watershed management; natural resources or sociology. Preference will be given to candidates with training in both social and natural sciences, and experience in interacting with citizens, agencies, local officials and assisting communities affect change on a state wide or larger scale. Good communication and speaking skills are essential. A high degree of writing skill is necessary. 

Appointment Date: September 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Terms of Employment:
100% FTE instructional Category A, fixed term, academic staff  position in the College of Natural Resources.  Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Procedure:
Mail hard copies of the following application materials to:

Stacey Allen-Bannach
College of Natural Resources
800 Reserve Street
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI 54481

1)  Cover letter indicating your interest in the position, special skills and experience
2)  Resume; 3)  Two examples of your writing and presentation proficiency
4)  Copies of transcript
5)  Names of at least three references and your immediate supervisor in your two most recent positions (please indicate if you would like us to refrain from contacting your current supervisor)

Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on August 9th, 2010 and will continue until an appropriate candidate is found.

The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment will require a criminal background check.

Wisconsin (posted August 31, 2010)

Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve Manager (100%) http://www.uwex.edu/ces/hr/listing.cfm?PVL=C11012

Position Purpose:
This position will manage a multi-disciplinary staff of professionals with expertise in coastal ecology, natural resource management, research and laboratory operations, interdisciplinary curriculum development, and natural resource education and outreach. The Manager will work with staff to develop and implement programming that addresses local, statewide, and national needs through scientific research and educational programs related to coastal and Great Lakes freshwater estuary resources. The Manager will ensure that long-term objectives and strategies are collaboratively developed and implemented consistent with management goals and federal/state regulations. The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve is one of 28 in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System and is the second Reserve on the Great Lakes. The Reserve is in process for designation in 2010 and covers over 16,000 acres . To find out more about the site, visit http://www.nerrs.noaa.gov/Reserve.aspx?ResID=LKS.

To learn more about the position link below or visit our web site at www.uwex.edu/ces/hr <http://www.uwex.edu/ces/hr>.