Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
Location:
The office is located at the Wye Research & Education Center in Queenstown, Maryland, and provides programming throughout the state.
Purpose:
University of Maryland Extension is seeking to hire a full-time woodland stewardship educator position on a 12-month contractual basis with benefits that can be renewed annually, depending on funding availability. The focus of the position will be to develop and implement woodland stewardship programs for private woodland owners, natural resource professionals, and provide faculty oversight for the Maryland/Delaware Master Logger Program in cooperation with partner organizations and the Master Logger Steering Committee.
Coordination with the University of Maryland Extension Natural Resource Specialists, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service, and the Master Logger Steering Committee is expected. This position will report to the Assistant Director for Environmental and Natural Resource programs at College Park for program direction and the Assistant Director for Extension Operations for personnel matters.
Job Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement UME’s Woodland Stewardship Program
o Coordinate the development and implementation of woodland stewardship Extension and education programs in cooperation with UME Natural Resources Specialists at WMREC, as well as other UME educators & specialists.
o Develop publications, web resources, and other educational materials on woodland stewardship, invasive species, allied programs such as Call Before You Cut, and other relevant topics.
o Partner with woodland owners, professionals, and other organizations to provide educational programs, including some aimed at youth and diverse demographics.
o Work with: MD DNR-Forest Service, Tree Farm, Maryland Forests Association, other State agencies, and conservation organizations to promote woodland stewardship.
o Provide regular articles and material for the Branching Out Woodland Stewardship Newsletter that is produced four times per year and distributed electronically to approximately 2,000 landowners and others.
o Provide input and occasional assistance for maintenance and resources on the Maryland Woodland Stewardship webpage, www.extension.umd.edu/woodland.
o Seek and obtain grant funding to support and develop programs.
o Provide faculty oversight on the Maryland/Delaware Master Logger training program in cooperation with other partners and UMD staff.
o Coordinate with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Master Logger Steering Committees
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Nature of the Position: This position frequently presents information through vocal and written communication to individuals of various ages, socio-economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Physical Demands: A routine part of this position's responsibilities would be to transport materials to and from teaching/event locations, including loading and unloading the vehicle. The employee will frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds. Set-up and tear-down of displays, tables, and chairs would be necessary at many teaching sites.
• Environmental: Team-driven, office environment of professional character, competence, and collaboration. Deadline-driven in terms of program planning and reporting. This position may require the employee to work in community or school environments.
• Visual Acuity: Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data and presentations.
Preferences:
Qualifications:
Required:
• B.S. degree in forestry or closely related field from an accredited university.
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to write effectively
• Strong computer skills required in WORD, EXCEL, spread sheets and PowerPoint
• Personal transportation and a valid driver's license are required. Must be willing to travel throughout the cluster as well as the state of Maryland as needed.
• Flexible work schedule required for delivering evening and weekend educational programs and activities as determined by clientele availability and needs.
• Evidence of capacity to build UME Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Respect capacity through Extension program model.
• This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check and University of Maryland Background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of the Criminal History Record Check.
Preferred:
• M.S. preferred.
• Experience with developing and implementing educational programs for woodland landowners.
• Ability and willingness to work with volunteers.
• Qualifications for a Maryland Forest Registration/License is highly preferred (www.dllr.state.md.us/license/for/foraff.shtml)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States at the time of hiring. The department will not provide sponsorship for work visa requirements.
Licenses/ Certifications: n/a
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: All candidates must apply online. A complete application packet includes a letter of application, current resume or CV, unofficial transcripts, and three (3) references including name, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
Best Consideration Date: 09/11/2025
Posting Close Date: n/a
Open Until Filled: Yes
Financial Disclosure Required
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
AGNR-UME-Wye REC
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular
Salary Range
Bachelor's Degree: $49,073 to $63,073, Master's Degree: $51,290 to $65,290
For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regardingdisclosablebackground check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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