Project Coordinator - Landowner Initiative for Forestry Education (LIFE) Program
The Project Coordinator (LIFE) will provide leadership for the statewide LIFE program and will foster communication and provide important interface for extension efforts at Fort Valley State University.
• Plan, implement ,and evaluate an effective outcome and impact-based program in support of local and regional issues related to forestry and estate planning
• Develop or work with existing stakeholder-based committees that provide direction for local Extension programs
• Facilitate the development and implementation of forestry and estate planning programs to address the needs of minority landowners throughout the state
• Respond to client requests statewide for information on estate planning
• Facilitate (with LIFE staff) to maintain and update Facebook page, landowner database, mailing list, and email list servers
• Work with industry and community-based organizations to effectively link Extension, forestry, and estate planning to under-served communities
• Model and promote the use of technology, including social media, video conferencing, web-based and other emerging technologies in educational program delivery
• Use the results of program evaluations and feedback in planning future programs and techniques used in implementing programs
• Use up-to-date/current research-based information and data in teaching and stays abreast of emerging issues.
• Supervise student interns throughout the year
• Occasional statewide or out-of-state travel in support of local programs may be required
• Other job-related duties may be assigned
• BS Degree (Masters Preferred) in agricultural, forestry, community development, agricultural economics, natural resource management, geography, tourism, or a closely related field
• Two years of relevant experience required
• Experience working with small-scale minority landowners and farmers
• Knowledge and understanding of computer applications and software ability (frequently used programs include those for word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, and database and web management)
• Experience with organizing and managing events, record keeping, and development of educational materials
• Ability and willingness to implement outreach efforts to ensure nondiscrimination in program identification and delivery. Includes efforts to promote and encourage maximum participation of minorities, women, and other under-served groups in full accordance with civil rights, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) policies and procedures
• Strong written and oral communication, negotiation and consensus building skills
• Experience interacting with diverse types of individuals
• Ability to accomplish objectives in both an individual and group- setting
• Familiarity with 1890 & 1862 Land-Grant System of Cooperative Extension and its educational mission
• Knowledge of land grant system and USDA NIFA
Interested persons should submit an FVSU employment application, letter of interest, resume, official transcripts, three (3) professional reference letters and a background investigation consent form to:
Fort Valley State University
Office of Human Resources
1005 State University Drive
Fort Valley, GA 31030-4313
