Coordinator -Master Woodland Manager and WOWNet Programs

Job Listings Title:
Coordinator -Master Woodland Manager and WOWNet Programs

Post Date
7/15/2025

Expiration Date
8/1/2025

Details:
The Division of Extension and Engagement’s Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Program is seeking a Coordinator for the Master Woodland Manager and Women Owning Woodlands Network programs. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

This position with the Oregon State University Extension Service, Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Program is responsible for coordination of two statewide programs, Master Woodland Manager (MWM) and Women Owning Woodlands Network (WOWNet).

The MWM and WOWNet educational training programs aim to support woodland owners in making sound decisions about the management of forest resources.

• The MWM program provides an in-depth learning experience for owners of small woodland acreages through modules on a variety of topics relevant to forest management. Upon completion of the MWM training, individuals join a network of volunteers expected to share their new knowledge with others.
• WOWNet is a peer-learning network intended for women interested in learning and sharing knowledge on woodland management, in recognition of the growing number of women becoming primary managers/owners of farms and forests who often lack the social capital, knowledge, and access to resources that allow them to be successful. Through peer-learning, many sources of knowledge and forest management are blended to ultimately empower individuals and strengthen the family forestland owner community.

Both programs are delivered in a manner consistent with best practices in the field of non-formal, non-credit adult education and respectful of local norms and culture.

The MWM/WOWNet Coordinator is tasked with all day-to-day coordination of these two externally funded outreach programs, including the planning and scheduling of all learning events; facilitation and occasional teaching of events; marketing and recruiting of clientele to events through social media, web sites, newsletters and other correspondence; recordkeeping through maintenance of participant databases, volunteer service tracking, and quarterly reporting of activities and accomplishments; and growing the programs by envisioning and hosting new educational offerings. The individual in this position must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, community partners, and woodland owners.

This Coordinator position is part of the Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Program (FNR) and reports directly to the FNR Program Leader. FNR faculty teach, develop teaching materials, create scholarship and deliver programs that collectively reach thousands of adult learners annually through locally based programming in every county in Oregon (https://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/forestry-and-natural-resources).

The Division of Extension and Engagement (division) is core to Oregon State University’s mission. The division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The division is aligned under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. To learn more about our division and its core units and initiatives, please visit: https://engagement.oregonstate.edu/.

How to Apply:

See https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/170661 for a complete job description and application information.

Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter

Optional Documents
VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)


Oregon State University strives to ensure that all educational programs, services, activities, and materials we offer to the public are identified, developed, delivered, and evaluated in an accessible, inclusive, equitable, and socially just manner. OSU division’s educational programs, services, activities, and materials are available to all people. OSU division prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities, and materials. All employees are responsible for and expected to comply with Civil Rights obligations and actively work to expand access to all eligible populations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field AND three years of Natural Resources experience OR Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines: a natural resources field, education, and/or communications AND one year of Natural Resources experience. Degree must be completed by the position start date.
• Experience in program coordination, management, and delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to work with audiences with diverse backgrounds and identities, promoting inclusive and accessible opportunity.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in teams with other professionals and volunteers.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Desired qualifications

• Demonstrated oral communications, including multi-media presentations for non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in written communications, especially for non-technical audiences.
• Experience with financial management and record keeping.
• Experience coordinating and/or facilitating events.
• Experience coordinating volunteers.
• Experience working with a variety of natural resource partners, such as representatives of state and federal agency and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• Ability to use multiple forms of electronic communication, including websites, collaborative work platforms, and social media.
• Ability to accommodate multiple perspectives and learning needs.

 

Employer:
Oregon State University