Vallier Treehaven Resident Ecologist

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This position contributes to and enhances the Treehaven mission as the College of Natural Resources (CNR) center for integrating natural resources education research land management and outreach.

Overall this position will develop and implement stewardship land management outreach and academic activities and research that promote and enhance stewardship of the Treehaven property by:

• Increasing Treehavens and the Colleges visibility through academic education and public outreach.
• Enhancing CNRs interdisciplinary conservation and natural resource mission through innovative teaching professional development and research at Treehaven.
  

Maintaining communication and coordination of planned land management and research activities with Treehaven staff CNR faculty Wisconsin Forestry Center staff the CNR Property Management Committee and CNR administration.

**Full position description is available upon request. **

Key Job Responsibilities:

Stewardship/Land Management

• Implement evaluate and keep updated the Treehaven Land Management Plan in coordination with the Treehaven Director CNR property manager and CNR Property Management Committee.

• Coordinate all timber sales for Treehaven.

• Coordinate and/or conduct Treehaven site surveys and establish ongoing long-term map databases for forest stands habitat types roads recreational trails and invasive species.

• Coordinate UWSP/CNR student and community volunteer days to assist with land management at Treehaven.

• Hire coordinate and supervise CNR students to assist with land management at Treehaven.

• Coordinate trail grooming and road and trail maintenance projects at Treehaven.

• Manage Treehavens public information communication regarding land management activities and recreation opportunities to include developing new trail signage and maps.

Outreach/Service

• Serve as resident ecologist/educator available to assist in teaching Treehavens public and school programs related to land management forestry and Northwoods ecology.

• Manage the production of maple syrup at Treehaven

• Develop/coordinate and implement programming for natural resource focused groups including the Wisconsin Forestry Center.

• Develop relationships with WI Department of Natural Resources and other relevant state tribal federal agencies/departments and professional and NGO groups to increase professional development offerings at Treehaven.

Research

• Coordinate all on-site research by UWSP/CNR faculty staff and students.

• Coordinate all external research requests including National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) and NEON partners.

• Serve as principal investigator for ongoing land management research projects at Treehaven (Treehaven burn plots Oak regeneration experiment fire science utility vegetation management).

• Hire and supervise CNR students to assist with on-site research projects.

• Lead grant writing efforts that support land management and programmatic activities at Treehaven.

Academic

• Coordinate and supervise teaching of the Plant Identification Course (NRES 405) during the CNR Summer Field Experience including supervising the Plant Teaching Assistant (TA) and working with faculty to organize weekly plant walks and the final exam.

• Develop new class resources to aid students in plant identification.

• Facilitate the integration of new research and natural resources management activities into the summer session.

• When/where appropriate teach credit and non-credit courses at Treehaven in land management or other topics to be determined.

• Serve on the CNR Property Management Committee and CNR Summer Field Experience Committee.

Department:

Treehaven is a residential education research and conference facility that is a part of the College of Natural Resources (CNR) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point ( It is located between Rhinelander and Tomahawk WI resting on a glacial ridge overlooking 1400 acres of forest and wetlands. Treehaven is home to the CNRs 6-week summer field experience. The College of Natural Resources has approximately 1585 undergraduates 50 graduate students and over 120 faculty and staff. The college supports undergraduate natural resource programs with disciplines in Fisheries and Water Resources Forestry Environment and Society Soil and Waste Resources Wildlife Ecology and the Department of Paper Science and Chemical Engineering.

Compensation:

$55000-$59000 annually based on qualifications and experience

Required Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Natural Resources Forestry Ecology Biology or related field.
• Demonstrated abilities and experience in land management and providing educational programming.
• Minimum 3 years experience in Forestry or related natural resource management.
• Ability to provide leadership and work independently and within a cooperative team.
• Strong demonstrated abilities in personal and public communications including oral and written forms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competency in computer use and field computer equipment including - GIS and other land management or research software (ArcGIS Microsoft Access R).
• Experience using land management field equipment including chainsaws sawmills and kilns.
• Experience developing and managing budgets.

How to Apply:

After you submit your application you are unable to edit it so please be sure to include all application materials.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 12/7/2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

- Resume/Curriculum Vitae

(Official Transcripts will be required of finalist)

Contact Information:

Name: John Guenther Facilities Manager

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Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of -Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Special Notes:

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.