Extension Specialist, UT School of Natural Resources UTIA
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Job Location:
Jackson, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Extension Specialist provides leadership on development implementation evaluation and reporting on a comprehensive statewide educational program for private rural and urban non-industrial landowners concentrating on forest management. Specifically the Extension Specialist develops and delivers educational programs regarding forest management enhancing forest productivity marketing commercial forest products and understanding forest ecosystems all aimed at assisting landowners with their forest management objectives. Examples of educational programs include Tennessee Healthy Hardwoods Welcome to Your Woods Tennessee Tree Day Forestry Worker Curriculum Teachers Conservation Workshop Back Porch Forestry-YouTube and The Forestry Footnotes Newsletter.
Responsibilities
- Responsibilities include engaging in scholarly activities related to Extension programs publishing articles securing internal and external grants and assuming leadership roles supporting grants.
- The successful candidate willprovide guidance and assistance to county Extension agents and assist other specialists with 4-H youth program development and implementation as needed.
- The Extension Specialist develops and maintains relationships with private and public agencies including the Tennessee Division of Forestry Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency County Forestry Associations and Tennessee Forestry Association to further promote sustainable forest management.
- Participates in programs and activities for the School of Natural Resources and UTIA and works with diverse groups within and outside of the university.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
A masters degree in forestry forest management natural resources or a closely related field with five years of professional experience.
At least one degree from a Society of American Foresters accredited program.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to obtain and manage external funding to support Extension and research programs.
- Ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.
- Experience in planning implementing marketing and evaluating educational programs for small-scale landowners.
Experience in planning and implementing educational programs in silviculture and/or forest management.
- Experience working in community-based non-formal educational settings.
Strong knowledge of forest ecology forest management silviculture and dendrology.
Practical field experience in hardwood silviculture and forest management.
Skills in basic forest management tools and computer technology.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with electronic technology and the ability to learn and use distance educational technology
Ability to provide leadership and demonstrate self-reliance in a collaborative environment
Computer literacy and proficiency in web-based applications such as MS Excel Word PowerPoint and Office.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-basedvisa status.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
A doctoral degree in natural resources and ten years of professional experience working directly with private forest landowners.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
The ability to think critically solve problems and navigate complex situations professionally
The ability to interact with and gain support from constituents outside the university such as business and industry state and federal agencies and non-profit and private foundations
Work Location:
Location: Jackson TN
Onsite at the Western Region Extension Office; frequent overnight travel
Compensation and Benefits:
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Application Instructions:
To express interestsubmit the following items no later than April 24 2026.
Resumeor curriculum vitae detailing educational background work experience publications presentations and grants secured.
Cover Letter
Additional documents may be submitted
About The College/Department/Division:
The University of Tennesseeis one of two land grant institutions in the state and is the states public flagship university. The School of Natural Resources is the comprehensive natural resources program in the state consisting of 37 teaching research and Extension faculty; 17 professional and 8 administrative staff members; and more than 350 students. The schools mission is to advance the science and sustainable management of natural resources to promote their health use and appreciation in Tennessee the region and beyond through programs in teaching research and Extension.
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