New River Community College
Forest Stewardship Community Education Specialist 3 - Santa Rosa, CA, Job ID 796
New River Community College, Santa Rosa, California, us, 95402
Overview
Forest Stewardship Community Education Specialist 3 – Santa Rosa, CA, Job ID 79697
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
The Forest Stewardship Education Initiative educates forest landowners to better understand, manage and protect their forests (pre and post-fire) by developing a forest management plan, engaging with natural resource professionals, and taking advantage of cost-share opportunities that can help them meet their management goals. The Forest Stewardship Community Education Specialist uses professional, adult community educational program concepts to deliver standardized educational workshops to private, non-industrial forest landowners throughout California and applies established procedures and programs to address landowner and program participant needs. Program delivery methods include online and in-person formats. Workshops focus on helping landowners become better forest stewards by learning about forestry, forest management and post-fire forest resilience. The specialist analyzes program content and delivery needs, determines effectiveness of current programs, assists in writing materials, disseminates information through multiple platforms, and helps maintain and improve websites. The specialist collaborates with members of the UC Forestry Workgroup. The CS will illustrate a strong ability to work independently and connect work to program goals. This position is a contract appointment that is 100% fixed. The home department is ANR Fire Network. It is normally based in Santa Rosa but eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in California. Hybrid arrangements may change by the University.
Key Responsibilities 85%
Plans and develops new programs and curriculum, and organizes, conducts and adjusts existing courses and curriculum in a continuing education environment, including online learning platforms, programmatic outreach, summarizing course sessions through diligent note taking, and interacting with program participants.
Actively participates in long-range strategic planning for community educational programs.
Participates and assists in the development and implementation of strategic communications plan to outreach to target audiences.
Collaborates with program staff to recruit program participants to meet established enrollment and outcome requirements.
Utilizes evaluation tools for courses, instructors, and programs to measure knowledge gain and success of outreach and education materials.
Facilitates and supports program events for themselves and others.
Evaluates and adjusts course curriculum through student / participant evaluations and level of interest shown.
15%
Plans and schedules course offerings; identifies course topics; actively participates in learning more about adult educational processes to ensure a quality program (learning cycle and educational terminology).
Evaluates prospective program partnerships.
Tracks student or participant performance and course desirability.
Participates in approved training and professional developmental activities to learn and maintain programmatic and subject matter competence.
Requirements
Associate degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Continuing education in related field required
Knowledge or experience in forestry, post-fire or natural resources program content and objectives.
Knowledge of how to deliver adult educational programs in a variety of settings, including online delivery.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate the organizational skills to monitor programs against established deadlines, and review and analyze results.
Strong reading, verbal, written and interpersonal communications and presentation skills to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to maintain positive interactions with others and work cooperatively.
Skill in using business software systems and social media platforms in the completion of work assignments; i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Zoom, Facebook.
Experience with web design, video development, and/or audio/visual design tools.
Experience in implementing programs and developing educational materials.
Special Conditions of Employment
Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
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 of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Ensure sensitive information is properly safeguarded and follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate will be required to disclose any misconduct findings within the last seven years and related proceedings at prior employers, with descriptions to be provided as required.
To apply, please visit: To apply, go to the UC ANR careers site and search for Job Opening ID 79697. Copy of the posting can be found in the application portal and accompanying materials will be requested during the interview process.
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The Forest Stewardship Education Initiative educates forest landowners to better understand, manage and protect their forests (pre and post-fire) by developing a forest management plan, engaging with natural resource professionals, and taking advantage of cost-share opportunities that can help them meet their management goals. The Forest Stewardship Community Education Specialist uses professional, adult community educational program concepts to deliver standardized educational workshops to private, non-industrial forest landowners throughout California and applies established procedures and programs to address landowner and program participant needs. Program delivery methods include online and in-person formats. Workshops focus on helping landowners become better forest stewards by learning about forestry, forest management and post-fire forest resilience. The specialist analyzes program content and delivery needs, determines effectiveness of current programs, assists in writing materials, disseminates information through multiple platforms, and helps maintain and improve websites. The specialist collaborates with members of the UC Forestry Workgroup. The CS will illustrate a strong ability to work independently and connect work to program goals. This position is a contract appointment that is 100% fixed. The home department is ANR Fire Network. It is normally based in Santa Rosa but eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in California. Hybrid arrangements may change by the University.
Key Responsibilities 85%
Plans and develops new programs and curriculum, and organizes, conducts and adjusts existing courses and curriculum in a continuing education environment, including online learning platforms, programmatic outreach, summarizing course sessions through diligent note taking, and interacting with program participants.
Actively participates in long-range strategic planning for community educational programs.
Participates and assists in the development and implementation of strategic communications plan to outreach to target audiences.
Collaborates with program staff to recruit program participants to meet established enrollment and outcome requirements.
Utilizes evaluation tools for courses, instructors, and programs to measure knowledge gain and success of outreach and education materials.
Facilitates and supports program events for themselves and others.
Evaluates and adjusts course curriculum through student / participant evaluations and level of interest shown.
15%
Plans and schedules course offerings; identifies course topics; actively participates in learning more about adult educational processes to ensure a quality program (learning cycle and educational terminology).
Evaluates prospective program partnerships.
Tracks student or participant performance and course desirability.
Participates in approved training and professional developmental activities to learn and maintain programmatic and subject matter competence.
Requirements
Associate degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Continuing education in related field required
Knowledge or experience in forestry, post-fire or natural resources program content and objectives.
Knowledge of how to deliver adult educational programs in a variety of settings, including online delivery.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate the organizational skills to monitor programs against established deadlines, and review and analyze results.
Strong reading, verbal, written and interpersonal communications and presentation skills to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to maintain positive interactions with others and work cooperatively.
Skill in using business software systems and social media platforms in the completion of work assignments; i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Zoom, Facebook.
Experience with web design, video development, and/or audio/visual design tools.
Experience in implementing programs and developing educational materials.
Special Conditions of Employment
Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
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 of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Ensure sensitive information is properly safeguarded and follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate will be required to disclose any misconduct findings within the last seven years and related proceedings at prior employers, with descriptions to be provided as required.
To apply, please visit: To apply, go to the UC ANR careers site and search for Job Opening ID 79697. Copy of the posting can be found in the application portal and accompanying materials will be requested during the interview process.
Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. This job is posted by the free value-added recruitment advertising agency.
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