Urban Forestry Education Specialist

Universities of Wisconsin; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking an Urban Forestry Education Specialist to join the LEAF program within the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education. This part-time, 32-hour-per-week role focuses on improving forestry education in schools and guiding urban forestry integration into curricula.

The position offers hourly pay starting at $25.43, with benefits for UW employees and a 12-month term ending 12/31/2027; duties include professional development, curriculum development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or closely related field.
• Knowledge of forestry.
• Experience with K-12 teachers or schools.
• Passion for forestry and sustainability education.

Responsibilities

• Identify and maintain external partnerships to support the outreach program.
• Lead program implementation and oversee staff and volunteers.
• Assist with monitoring outreach budgets.
• Develop and evaluate curriculum and programs.
• Develop and facilitate outreach content for communities.
• Deliver outreach content to community members.
• Schedule resources and communicate logistics.

Skills

Forestry

K-12 education

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field

Tools

GIS

Adobe Creative Cloud

Google Classroom

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Position Title:

Urban Forestry Education Specialist

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Outreach Specialist NE

Job Duties:

The Outreach Specialist will be part of the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education’s (WCEE) LEAF Program, which is Wisconsin’s K-12 Forestry Education Program. The specialist will focus on supporting forestry education initiatives for schools in underserved communities by helping them develop and utilize their school grounds for educational purposes.

The role involves guiding schools through a planning process that enhances the educational use of their grounds and leading professional development sessions for teachers on how to understand and incorporate urban forestry into their curriculum. Key responsibilities include teaching professional development, consultation, and evaluation.

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

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program

• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers

• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending

• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement

• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials

• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members

• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program

Department:

LEAF, Wisconsin’s K-12 Forestry Education program is a program of the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education within the College of Natural Resources at UW-Stevens Point. With funding from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, LEAF provides K-12 forestry education with a vision of inspiring and informing people to actively engage in sustaining healthy forests and communities.

Compensation & Benefits:

The Urban Forestry Education Specialist is a part-time (32 hours per week), hourly, non-exempt, annual (12-month), academic staff position. This is a no intent to renew position that will end 12/31/2027.

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting rate of $25.43 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.

Eligible Universitiesof Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review theUniversities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide. Use theHealth & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Education, Science Education, Agriculture Education, Sustainability Education, or a closely related field.

• Knowledge of forestry.

• Experience working with K-12 teachers or schools.

• Passion for and dedication to forestry and sustainability education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field.

• Understanding of urban forestry.

• Experience facilitating adult learners or teacher professional development.

• Experience with environmental education curriculum development and/or implementation.

• Experience with innovative educational program development and delivery.

• Proven ability leading project teams or committee leadership.

• Experience integrating cultural relevancy and diversity into programming and curriculum.

• Experience with GIS, the Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Classroom, or education and forestry related software, etc.

• Possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to work equally well behind a computer and with people.

Contact Information:

Name: Gretchen Marshall, LEAF Forestry and Outdoor Education Specialist

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

Human Resources

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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 appointment.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you 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:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and [e-mail].

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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.