Prescribed Fire Extension Lead

Society of American Foresters; Duluth (MN); Sur place; USD 68 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Minnesota Extension is hiring an Extension Educator, Prescribed Fire, to lead the Minnesota Certified Prescribed Burn Manager program. The role emphasizes curriculum development, stakeholder collaboration, and delivering education across Minnesota.

The educator will work with regional offices, Cloquet/Duluth, and partners to pilot and scale CPBM content using face-to-face and online formats, including asynchronous delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree addressing applications of natural, physical, or social science to problems including wildland fire or related fields.
• Ability to deliver programming to diverse audiences.
• Experience communicating complex scientific information clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborations with stakeholders.
• Wamiliarity with developing and evaluating curricula for professional audiences.

Responsabilités

• Lead development and delivery of the Minnesota CPBM curriculum.
• Collaborate with state partners and colleagues to ensure curriculum relevance and reach.
• Deliver programming in person and remotely to diverse audiences.
• Evaluate program impact and report on outcomes.
• Grow stakeholder networks and secure funding for CPBM initiatives.

Connaissances

Prescribed fire knowledge

Science communication

Stakeholder relationships

Program leadership

Formation

Master's degree in natural resources or related field

Description du poste

University of Minnesota Extension is hiring an Extension Educator, Prescribed Fire, to lead the Minnesota Certified Prescribed Burn Manager program. The role emphasizes curriculum development, stakeholder collaboration, and delivering education across Minnesota.

The educator will work with regional offices, Cloquet/Duluth, and partners to pilot and scale CPBM content using face-to-face and online formats, including asynchronous delivery.