Extension Educator-Fixed

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Work type:Extension, Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: Michigan State University Extension
Department: Extension Community Food And Environment 10058942
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:Ann Arbor, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne
Categories:Agriculture, Education/Training, Advising/Counseling, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

Great Lakes Sea Grant and GLERL Liaison

Michigan State University Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive organization, which requires all staff to contribute towards a vision for success. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our work, regardless of title or position within the organization. This means that all staff at MSU Extension are dedicated to the following:

• We work together to ensure that programming is delivered to diverse audiences, produces equitable impacts for all participants, and demonstrates partnership and inclusion for all groups.
• We embrace that it is everyone’s job to create a culture that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• We ensure that every team member is prepared with the skills and resources to contribute to our welcoming and inclusive culture.
• We foster inclusion by recognizing and valuing diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and work to create equal access to programming for communities.
• We commit to continuous learning for diversity, equity, and cultural competency, in order to achieve inclusive excellence.
• We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements to our work and are vital to the organizational culture and programmatic success of MSU Extension.
• We embrace a culture of understanding, coaching and feedback towards achieving a vision of success for the entire organization and its staff.
• Together we will achieve success and we commit to these goals in our work, continued education, and ongoing efforts.  

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of MSU Extension (MSUE) and the Community, Food and Environment Institute (CFEI), this position provides regionwide leadership and programming expertise on Great Lakes coastal resilience as a liaison between the Great Lakes Sea Grant (GLSG) network and National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL). MSUE, the host for this position, cooperatively administers Michigan Sea Grant along with the University of Michigan. Michigan Sea Grant’s mission is committed to diverse and inclusive engagement to facilitate research, education, and outreach through partnerships and people and organizations to foster healthy Great Lakes coastal ecosystems, communities, and economies.

Focused on Great Lakes coastal resilience, this position will identify, design, implement, and evaluate research-based programs that meet current and projected outreach needs. This includes having regionwide responsibilities and collaborating across GLSG network and GLERL programs to (1) facilitate information exchange, integration, and partnerships, and (2) develop collaborative Extension, communications, and outreach programs. For example, facilitating engagement for community-informed development of the GLERL coastal inundation and mapping resources, lake level forecasting, or other data modeling tools and training programs to enable GLSG professionals to effectively educate communities on the application of these resources to inform decision-making for Great Lakes coastal resiliency.

Through collaboration in research, engagement with community members, and dissemination of research-based information through various methods, including in-person and multimedia programming and written communications, you will explore and implement programs that lead to public knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. You will also develop, produce, and deliver Great Lakes outreach materials with messaging and content that is accessible and inclusive and is consistent with Michigan Sea Grant and the Community, Food, and Environment Institute messaging.

Your work will include close collaboration with colleagues at MSU and MSU Extension, as well as the diverse network of partner groups.

Although negotiable, there will be space available for this position to work from the NOAA GLERL facility in Ann Arbor, MI, pending federal credentialing process. The primary service area for this position is MSU Extension District 12, however, program coverage area is the Great Lakes region.

This position may be eligible to utilize a flexible work environment, however, there is an expectation to work from a MSU Extension or partner’s office, such as the NOAA GLERL facility. The needs, responsibilities, and opportunities of an individual’s position and office location drive the ability and amount of work-location flexibility.

This position is a full-time, fixed term end-dated appointment, renewable annually based upon successful performance and continued funding.

Characteristic Duties/Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, conduct, and evaluate innovative educational programs that meet current and projected regionwide needs, and supports growth and understanding of critical issues facing the Great Lakes.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships intra- and inter-organizationally and create and promote positive public relations for MSU Extension and the CFEI.
• Understand and support the Community, Food and Environment Institute’s efforts in diversity, equity, inclusion, and Civil Rights, with a special emphasis on removing barriers from participation and reaching diverse populations, including but not limited to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status, socio-economic class, and other human differences in rural, suburban and urban communities, and where applicable, increasing programmatic delivery and participation in urban centers.
• Communicate and interact with community groups to evaluate the needs of the clientele.
• In concert with the MSU Extension work team(s), work with federal, state and county agencies to complete needs assessment of the community and develop effective programming.
• Serve as an information resource to clientele, partners, and Extension staff.
• Develop and utilize appropriate media methods to communicate current and timely information, research results, and relevant industry updates, as well as a schedule of current and future activities.
• Collaborate with MSU Extension staff to gather and report programming outputs and impacts, to demonstrate program effectiveness and to guide future program priorities for MSU Extension, the CFEI and work teams.
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities.
• Author, produce and submit regular research-based educational materials and articles.
• Other duties or projects as assigned by the Institute Director.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Masters -Science, Community Development or Sustai

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to science, community development or sustainability, environmental or aquatic ecosystems or management, science communication, or a related field must be earned by date of hire.
• Demonstrated ability and skill in facilitation and educational program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and use of appropriate approaches, skills, and techniques, which reflect an understanding and awareness of social, cultural, and economic diversity of the target population served.
• Demonstrated success in program development and delivery to diverse audiences/communities, and proven ability in establishing and working with a diverse network of constituents and community members across race, color, gender, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, veteran status, socioeconomic class, and other differences.
• Experience and proven ability working productively with a team serving in both leadership and contributor roles.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently in an office environment without daily supervision and/or coaching.
• Ability to create and carry out a project plan from research of initial concept to project completion and follow-up.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in use of technology (e.g., web research, Zoom, Qualtrics, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook for mail/calendaring, distance technology, etc.) for day-to-day work and educational program delivery, record keeping, reporting, team-based communications, and overall management.
• Ability to lift and carry educational materials, equipment, etc. up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to travel in local and surrounding communities and occasional long-distance travel are required as a regular part of this position.
• Transportation is the responsibility of the employee.
• Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.

• 3-years’ experience in Extension program delivery or demonstrated ability and skill in educational program planning, implementation, and evaluation (relevant experience acquired within the last 5-years, preferred).
• Familiarity with NOAA, Sea Grant, or the Great Lakes.
• Demonstrated drive and initiative, with proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in successful contract and grant writing, including securing and managing grant funds and resources.
• Demonstrated skills and professional development from the last five years related to cultural competency and inclusive excellence.
• Experience with marketing/promotion of educational programs.
• Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.

Current resume/CV.

Cover letter.

Four (4) professional references including two (2) current or previous supervisors.

This position is a full-time, fixed term end-dated appointment, renewable annually based upon successful performance and continued funding.

Starting salary $56,100/year, commensurate with education and experience.

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Advertised:Dec 4, 2023 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:Jan 5, 2024 Eastern Standard Time