Forest Stewardship Program Coordinator

Organization
Montana State University Extension Service

Location
Missoula, MT

Application Deadline
06/01/2005

Title:               Forest Stewardship Program Coordinator

                        Extension Forestry

                        Montana State University Extension Service

Position #       04-05

Location:        Missoula, MT

Start Date:     June 1, 2005

Profile: Montana has a forest resource of 22.4 million acres.  An estimated 80,000 non-industrial (family) forest landowners own 3.5 million acres of this land.  The Montana Forest Stewardship Program is in its fifteenth year of providing educational workshops which assist landowners in learning about the natural resources on their property.  This is accomplished through a series of three-day workshops that include classroom education, inventorying the landowner’s natural resources and developing a forest stewardship plan for the landowner’s property.

General Information: The Forest Stewardship Program is a part of the MSU Extension Forestry Department, which is housed in the College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana, Missoula, Montana.  The FSP Coordinator is administratively responsible to the Extension Forestry Specialist.  The FSP Coordinator is a full-time professional position with the Montana State University.  This position is grant-funded through June 30, 2005, with annual renewal expected.  Overnight travel to different locations within Montana may be required.

Position Duties:

1.  Provide overall leadership and management for the forest landowner planning                 workshop curriculum.

2.  Plan, staff, facilitate and instruct forest stewardship workshops.

3.  Identify, hire, train and supervise stewardship workshop advisors. 

4.  Develop, enhance and/or modify curricula as needed.

5.  Work with multi-constituent Forest Stewardship advisory board and Department of Natural Resources and Conservation representatives.

6.  Develop and manage annual budget.

7.  Cooperate with MSU Extension agents and specialists, and University system             faculty, and natural resources agencies and associations.

8.  Assure compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies.

9.  Comply with all Extension federal, state, university and grant reporting                          requirements.

Required Qualifications: 

1)         Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or closely related field.

2)         Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with a wide range of interests and constituents.

3)         Experience developing and conducting educational programs.

4)         Demonstrated ability in using computer platforms with general word processing, graphic design and database applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

1)         Master’s Degree.

2)         Grant writing experience.

3)         Experience and/or training in team-teaching.

4)         Experience and/or training in management and/or supervision.

The successful candidate will possess excellent human relations skills; evidence of good judgment; flexibility and innovativeness in order to respond to the changing needs of clientele and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.  The successful candidate will also have a familiarity with multi-cultural and different socioeconomic audiences, an interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to the principles of diversity. 

Conditions and Benefits: This position will be a State appointment, which includes Social Security, Workers' Compensation, and  Unemployment Compensation benefits, participation in TIAA-CREF or Montana Teachers’ Retirement, and coverage for health and life insurance.

General Information: For further specific information regarding the position responsibilities, please contact:

            Peter Kolb

            MSU Extension Forestry

            32 Campus Drive MS0606                                                                Phone: (406) 243-2773

            Missoula, MT 59812-0606                                                                peter.kolb@cfc.umt.edu

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply, submit (a) a letter of application addressing each qualification listed, (b) a current resume, (c) official college transcripts, (d) names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references and e) criminal information sheet and advertising tracking form located on www.extn.msu.montana.edu in the HR section under employment opportunities to:

            Janae Heap, Personnel Assistant

            MSU Extension Service                                                                     Phone: (406) 994-1752

            PO Box 172230                                                                         E-Mail: jheap@montana.edu

            Bozeman, MT 59717-2230                                                       http://extn.msu.montana.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE:   Screening of applications begins on April 22, 2005, and will continue until the position is filled.

ADA/EO/AA/Veterans Preference. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans and certain eligible relatives of veterans. MSU makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's ability to perform the duties of the job. To claim veteran's preference or request

For more information, see http://extn.msu.montana.edu.