Outreach & Education Manager

Position Information

Position Description & Details: The outreach and education manager plans, develops, and administers a statewide public outreach and education program for the agency. Outreach duties include serving as agency spokesperson and editor for printed and digital information. Coordinates with teams on special events, projects and outreach efforts. Education duties include coordinating and conducting forestry education programs and providing leadership with other educational agencies and organizations to improve North Dakota's forest resource sustainability. The position also serves as the agency's Public Information Officer for fire prevention messaging and during wildland fire emergencies. The office location for this position will be in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist the State Forester in advancing the mission of the North Dakota Forest Service.

2. Coordinate a statewide public outreach program for the agency.

3. Plan, develop, and administer a statewide forestry and natural resources education program for formal and informal educators, students, and for public events.

4. Coordinate or assist with the coordination of agency events.

5. Work safely.

6. Focus on providing exceptional service to internal and external customers through a professional and team-driven environment.

Work Schedule: 8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday

Advertised Salary: $46,520+ DOE

Minimum Qualifications:
* B.S. or B.A. degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Education, Business, Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or related field
* In addition to the formal education, one year of experience in public relations, marketing, natural history interpretation, extension service, forestry, natural resource management, or education
* Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
* Specialized subject knowledge of forestry, natural resources, education, business, marketing, public administration, communications, or public relations

Applicant Materials Required: Cover letter and resume

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package with includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the entire state. NDSU has been listed in the Top 100 public research universities in the United States for research and development in agricultural sciences, psychology and social sciences, based on reported research expenditures.

NDSU is an exciting place to work offering a stimulating and diverse environment richly populated with people pursuing life-long learning and personal growth. Employees often attend on-campus cultural events, lectures, athletic events and enjoy walks through our beautiful campus.

NDSU employs over 6000 full-time and part-time employees across the state, making it the second largest employer in the community. NDSU is the best college in ND, according to Money Magazine (September 2018). NDSU was named a 2019 Best Value College by Forbes. Fargo made Livability.com's top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall.

NDSU offers a wide array of professional opportunities including faculty, executive, managerial, professional, technical, paraprofessional, office support, servers and crafts/trades. Like a small city, NDSU operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Full time employees are offered a superb benefit package to include 100% company paid health insurance premiums and tuition assistance for employees and immediate family members. All of us at NDSU play an important role in serving our students and public constituencies. We encourage motivated and talented team members that thrive in a higher-ed environment to join our university!

Mission

With energy and momentum, North Dakota State University addresses the needs and aspirations of people in a changing world by building on our land-grant foundation.

Additional Information

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.