Education and Outreach Coordinator
Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Project
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS), Michigan State University
We seek an Education and Outreach Coordinator who will develop and lead
educational and outreach programs for the KBS Long-term Ecological Research
(LTER) project (www.kbs.msu.edu/LTER). The position focus is on
disseminating knowledge generated by LTER research on the ecology and
sustainability of row-crop production systems in the larger agricultural
landscape. Cropping systems include conventional, low-input, and organic
field crops as well as perennial forage and biofuel crops. Programming will
target a variety of audiences, including Extension Educators, K-12
teachers, agricultural producers, undergraduates, and the general public.
Primary duties include the development and delivery of educational and
outreach programs (workshops, bulletins, fact sheets, curriculum, teaching
aids, etc). The successful applicant will work closely with MSU faculty and
staff involved in existing outreach activities at KBS, and in particular
with Extension Educators and staff affiliated with the KBS/MSUE Land and
Water unit, and is expected to foster and expand partnerships among KBS,
MSU Extension, the wider MSU community, and external stakeholders. The
successful applicant will also help to develop grants to enhance
educational and outreach programs focused on sustainable agriculture and
natural resource use at KBS. This position is initially fixed-term (2 yr),
but is expected to convert to a continuing academic specialist appointment
with evidence of success. The position reports to the Director of the KBS
LTER and works closely with the KBS LTER Education and Outreach Committee.
There is also the opportunity to work with the national LTER Education
Committee. Salary and benefits are highly competitive, commensurate with
prior postdoctoral experience. The position is based at the W.K. Kellogg
Biological Station in Hickory Corners, MI (www.kbs.msu.edu).
Qualifications: PhD in ecology, agronomy, environmental education, natural
resources, or a related field. Previous experience in an educational or
outreach position with an ecological/natural resource focus is desired,
with evidence for meeting goals, developing and leading educational
programs, and participation in grant writing activities. This position
requires strong communication skills (speaking, writing, web-design),
excellent organizational abilities, creativity, and an ability to build
liaisons with academic and community partners. For further information
contact Project Director Phil Robertson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or LTER
Education and Outreach Committee co-chairs Kay Gross ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
and Tom Schmidt ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Also see www.kbs.msu.edu and
www.kbs.msu.edu/lter.
Applications should be submitted as a single Adobe Acrobat pdf or Word file
(please include your last name in the filename) and include (1) a statement
of interest, relevant skills, and work experiences; (2) a CV; and (3) names
and contact information for three professional references. Send to
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Michigan State University is an Affirmative
Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
The position is available immediately. Review of applications will begin 9
May 2008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Jenny Smith, Secretary to Dr. Katherine L. Gross
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Phone: 269/671-2354
FAX: 269/671-2351
