Position Summary: The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University is
seeking an effective and dynamic educator to fill the Extension Specialist in Forest Management position. This is a
full time, 1.0 FTE, 12-month professional staff position within the department’s 10-person Extension Forestry team of
4 faculty and 6 professional staff. The Department’s Extension team works collectively with faculty and staff in tourism
and wood products to form the overall Extension program in the College of Natural Resources. The position is based
in Raleigh, North Carolina, but requires travel throughout North Carolina. The Forest Management Specialist will
provide leadership for the development, delivery, and evaluation of educational programming and materials with an
emphasis on multi-use forest management and silviculture for woodland owners. Topics may include (but are not
limited to) forest management, forest stewardship, reforestation, invasive species, wildlife, non-timber forest products,
and climate adaptation and mitigation. In addition, the Specialist will build collaborative partnerships with a variety of
stakeholders including county Extension personnel, landowners, state and federal agencies, non-government
organizations, natural resource professionals and others to increase the visibility and reach of Extension Forestry.
They will be responsible for developing and delivering educational programming to diverse audiences, including
stakeholders from diverse socio-demographic groups and with varied background knowledge of forest management.
The Specialist will work with researchers within the College of Natural Resources, across the university, and other
agencies to interpret and disseminate current research findings consistent with the philosophy, policy, and overall
educational objectives of North Carolina Cooperative Extension and NC State University. Educational information and
program delivery will be in cooperation with the 101 Extension Centers throughout North Carolina, current Extension
Forestry team members, statewide partners and stakeholders, and should use a variety of delivery strategies
appropriate for the target audience. Strategies could include workshops, short-courses, demonstration projects,
webinars, podcasts, publications, fact-sheets, mass media, and social media. The Forest Management Extension
Specialist will report to the Associate Dean of Extension, Department Extension Leader in the College of Natural
Resources.

Responsibilities:
● Develop, execute, and evaluate an innovative and inclusive state-wide extension forestry program with an
emphasis on multi-use forest management and silviculture for woodland owners
● Provide current research-based information to county Extension personnel, landowners, state and federal
agencies, non-government organizations, natural resource professionals
● Employ a variety of teaching and communication methods and formats tailored to meet the needs of diverse
audiences
● Seek external funding that expands the impact and reach of their Extension program
● Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable partnerships and collaborations with county Extension
personnel, landowners, state and federal agencies, non-government organizations, natural resource
professionals and other stakeholders
● Engage in service to the department, college, Cooperative Extension, university, and profession
● Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Educational Qualifications
● A Master’s degree(s) or higher in forestry, natural resources or related discipline. Must have at least one
degree in forestry from an SAF-accredited program.
Required Qualifications
● Applied knowledge and experience in forestry with emphasis on multi-use forest management and silviculture
● Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct, and evaluate participatory non-formal education programs
● Strong oral and written communication skills, including effective use of electronic and printed media
● Self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to multitask, set priorities, seek opportunities, manage
resources, and exhibit success
● Basic knowledge of educational technologies (common computer software programs, Zoom, Panopto,
Powerpoint/Google Slides, etc) and their appropriate use in the development and delivery of educational
programs and materials
● Evidence of the commitment to uphold and promote NC Cooperative Extension’s commitment to diversity
and the College of Natural Resources values of Equity and Inclusion, Community, Collaboration, Innovation,
and Sustainability
● Obtain and maintain valid North Carolina driver’s license; willingness to drive extended distances statewide
● Ability to match schedule to extension needs including the delivery of evening and weekend educational
programs and activities as determined by programming and collaborator needs
Preferred Qualifications
● Ability to obtain and/or maintain status as NC registered forester
● Knowledge of the Land Grant Mission and the role of Extension
● Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, work, teach and interact with diverse populations, including
stakeholders from different socio-demographic groups and with varied background knowledge of forest
management
● Demonstrated ability to teach effectively in non-formal settings, including but not limited to field days,
demonstrations, workshops, and public events
● Demonstrated experience writing grants for external funding to support educational outreach programming
● Demonstrated ability to coordinate and/or implement an applied research program
● Experience using a variety of digital media tools to create engaging educational materials to reach expanding
and new online audiences