Community Education Specialist 3 - Ukiah, CA, Job ID 72033

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

County Location: Mendocino County

Date Posted: August 30, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled

The Community Education Specialist (CES) will work with the UC Cooperative Extension Mendocino Forestry Program in collaboration with CAL FIRE to coordinate an outreach and educational program focusing on forest management, research, demonstration, and recreation occurring on Jackson Demonstration State Forest (JDSF) and other forestlands in Mendocino County. Responsibilities include collaborating with JDSF staff, researchers, professionals, and other resource experts on community and public engagement, developing and hosting workshops and outreach events, and creating outreach materials. The goal of this program is to increase awareness of past, current, and planned activities at JDSF and other forestlands in Mendocino County to show the value of demonstration and research for both the local community and wider public audience.

Program delivery methods include a mix of online and in-person formats. The CES will utilize standard practices in analyzing program content and delivery needs and determining effectiveness of current programs. They will also assist in writing materials and help to disseminate information through multiple platforms and help maintain and improve various websites. The CES will need to illustrate a strong ability to work independently and connect their work to both program and project goals.

This position is a contract appointment that is 100% fixed and ends one year from date of hire with the possibility of extension if funding permits.

The home department is UCCE Mendocino County. While this position normally is based in Ukiah, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements, for applicants living in the State of California, at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

Pay Scale: $45,200.00/year to $60,900.00/year

Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 09/13/2024.

This position will promote, in all ways consistent with the other responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the Affirmative Action goals established by the Division.

The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To apply, please visit: https://ucanr.edu/About/Jobs/?jobnum=2882

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION SPECIALIST 3 - UKIAH, CA, JOB ID 72033

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources