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Pennsylvania State University
  • Position Number: 3276836
  • Location: University Park, PA
  • Position Type: Agriculture - Environmental Science, Ecology & Forestry

Forest Stewardship Program Associate

The James C. Finley Center for Private Forests at Penn State in the College of Agricultural Sciences' Department of Ecosystem Science and Management seeks to hire a Forest Stewardship Program Associate to assist with applied research, education, and outreach to private woodland owners and forest stakeholders in Pennsylvania. The Program Associate will promote responsible resource use and management, and support and enhance existing partnerships with organizations working on similar issues.

The primary focus of the position is to foster sound forest management and tending on private lands with a clear need to convey a long-term forest stewardship message to ensure forest sustainability. The successful candidate will work within the Center to participate in applied research, provide support for the forest stewardship peer network - the Pennsylvania Forest Stewards, create educational resources, coordinate and host educational events, give presentations and webinars, and serve as a resource to landowners and private forestland stakeholders in multiple capacities, including serving on advisory committees and as a liaison to funders and partner organizations. To be effective, the Program Associate will seek to cultivate recognition and trust among stakeholders. The holder of this position must be flexible and responsive. The position may also supervise student employees working in support of the program.

Reports to the director of the James C. Finley Center for Private Forests at Penn State. Must have reliable transportation; mileage will be reimbursed. This is a limited term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of refunding. This position has the potential to work remotely on an interim or partial basis.

Typical Education and Experience:

Typically requires a Master's degree, in natural sciences preferred, or higher plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in forestry, natural resources, wildlife, or related fields for a level 2. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. Excellent communication, teaching or facilitation, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills required, along with the ability to work as a team member; experience with social media, web design, and program evaluation is desirable. As the position requires operating a motor vehicle, completion of a motor vehicle records check is required.

Review of applications will begin at the end of July.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.



Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/University-Park-Campus/Forest-Stewardship-Program-Associate_REQ_0000032121-1

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.





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