Climate Adaptation and Resilience Extension Educator

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Organization

University of Minnesota Extension

Job Posted

June 22, 2023

Job status

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Job Type

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Remote

No

Contact Name

Nathan Meyer

Contact Email

meyer179@umn.edu

Contact Phone

2183404238

Deadline to Apply

Location

Various, MN
United States
Do you have a passion for working with people and making a difference in your community? Are you interested in applying your climate expertise to support on-the-ground adaptation and resilience? If so, we'd love for you to apply for an exciting new opportunity!

Summary

The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) is now hiring for the position of Extension Educator in Climate Adaptation & Resilience. The position, which will be based in a regional Extension office in Farmington, Morris, or Willmar, Minnesota, will bring in-depth climate science expertise to assist Minnesota’s agricultural sector, water and natural resource managers, and communities in responding to impacts of a changing climate.

Primary responsibilities will include:

  • Creating educational programs for agricultural, water and natural resource professionals and related communities to build understanding about climate impacts and skills to use climate projections information for informed decision-making.
  • Contributing to applied research that supports Extension programs, education, and outreach related to climate change, climate adaptation, and climate resilience.
  • Adapting Extension programs for audiences with a range of knowledge, backgrounds, and cultures.
  • Contributing to the development and implementation of a climate and community resilience research, education, and capacity-building agenda, in collaboration with MCAP Leadership and the MCAP Advisory Board.

Questions about the position? Reach out to us at mnclimate@umn.edu.

Application deadline: July 9.

Compensation Information

The starting salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000; depending on qualifications and experience. Salary will be negotiated at the time of hire. This is a full-time, Extension Educator position with an annual University Academic Professional appointment at the level of Assistant Extension Professor, Job Code 9623. The appointment will be through 6/30/2025 with continuation dependent on performance, results, availability of funds, and program needs. Extension Educator positions have annual University academic professional appointments and Extension academic rank. Promotion in Extension academic rank is required and is contingent upon accomplishments as an Extension Educator. University of Minnesota appointment and benefits package available https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Applicant-Center/About-Working-U/Benefits-Summaries-Prospective-Employees