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Job Opportunity: Outdoor School Climate Change Curriculum Facilitator:Oregon State UniversityJob description:Outdoor School Climate Change Curriculum FacilitatorBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information Contact Us by: Eric Scheuering, eric.scheuering@oregonstate.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Position DetailsPosition InformationDepartment Outdoor School (TOS) Position Title Manager 1-Outrch & Engag Job Title Outdoor School Climate Change Curriculum Facilitator Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Yes Job Summary The Division of Extension and Engagement is seeking a Climate Change Curriculum Facilitator for the Extension Outdoor School Program. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. This position is funded by the USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture's Youth Innovators Empowering Agriculture Across America Coordination Network grant which goes through May 31, 2028. The Outdoor School Climate Change Curriculum Facilitator will perform responsibilities for the Division of Extension and Engagement's (division) USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture's (NIFA) Youth Innovators Empowering Agriculture Across America Coordination Network (YEA-CN TIYA) grant project. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position housed within the Division's Extension Outdoor School program. The Climate Change Curriculum Facilitator reports to the Director of the Outdoor School program. The YEA-CN Climate Change Curriculum project involves leading the development of youth climate change curriculum with an emphasis on smart agriculture and forestry. The Climate Change Curriculum Facilitator is responsible for facilitating the development of climate change lesson plans for use with youth in U.S. states, U.S. insular areas, and Tribal Nations as part of a multiyear project funded by USDA NIFA. This work will involve leading and facilitating climate curriculum development among writers and internal and external partners. The Facilitator will provide primary coordination for the project, including but not limited to: working with Division faculty and staff to develop and strengthen collaborations with partners (such as educators and professionals at land-grant universities, including tribal colleges and universities); managing contracted writing team leaders and curriculum writers from diverse partner organizations; developing and implementing pilot program(s) for testing and revision of lesson plans; and managing the project budget. This person will help develop and execute a comprehensive curriculum plan for the project that is inclusive, equitable, and reflects the multi-dimensional diversity of youth. The YEA-CN Climate Change Curriculum project is one of several projects, across institutions, funded under the NIFA YEA program. All YEA projects are part of a coordinated network that is managed by the OSU Division of Extension and Engagement through a YEA-CN grant. This facilitator's outreach activities will be included in the annual plan of work, impact statements and summary of accomplishments/achievements. In addition, this individual helps ensure that Extension and Engagement educational, informational and promotional content and efforts serve broad and diverse populations in an accessible, inclusive, equitable, and socially just manner. This includes complying with Civil Rights and Language/Visual Access regulations. About Extension Outdoor School: The Outdoor School Climate Change Curriculum Facilitator contributes to the Outdoor School program's mission to guide and support equitable, culturally responsive, and interdisciplinary outdoor school programs for Oregon's youth. The Outdoor School program resides within the OSU Extension Service and advances the Extension Service's vision, mission, and goals through the statewide engagement of School Districts and Education Service Districts (ESDs) in outdoor school programming. The Outdoor School program helps Oregon's youth apply learning; develop leadership abilities, critical thinking, and social expertise; and exposes them to the function of scientific inquiry and applied learning. The long-term goal of the Outdoor School program is to integrate placed-located programs into the Oregon school system that build upon youth's expertise in hands-on science and their abilities to be effective stewards and leaders in their communities. Outdoor School is intended for all 5th or 6th graders in the state of Oregon. The Outdoor School program works with school districts across the state or in their regions to maximize participation by providing support in the funding application and reporting process, promoting inclusive community engagement, and working with districts to implement creative, community-specific solutions to outdoor school participation barriers. The Outdoor School program website is: https://outdoorschool.oregonstate.edu/ About the division: The Division of Extension and Engagement (division) is core to Oregon State University's mission. The division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The division is aligned under the leadership abilities of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. To lgain more about our division and its core units and initiatives, please visit: https://engagement.oregonstate.edu/ . Oregon State University strives to ensure that all educational programs, services, activities, and materials we offer to the public are identified, developed, delivered, and evaluated in an accessible, inclusive, equitable, and socially just manner. OSU division's educational programs, services, activities, and materials are available to all people. OSU division prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities, and materials. All employees are responsible for and expected to comply with Civil Rights obligations and actively work to expand access to all eligible populations. Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and expertise to build a better future for all. FACTS: • Top 1.4% university in the world • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. • 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates • 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color • 217k+ alumni worldwide • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total compensates Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. • Retirement savings paid by the university. • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to lgain more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities 70% - Project Facilitation and Management: » Along with the principal investigator (PI) and project staff, facilitate the management of the project to ensure achievement of project results and objectives related to developing a comprehensive climate curriculum that aligns with USDA and AFRI Farm Bill priorities. » Coordinate the logistics of climate change curriculum content development, including facilitating the development of a curriculum conceptual framework, lesson plan scope and sequence, and lesson plan templates. » Supervise three writing team managers and 20 lesson writers to create 100 high quality climate lessons as part of a comprehensive curriculum package that ensures access by underserved/underrepresented youth, rural and urban youth, youth in insular areas, and tribal youth. » Develop writing training plan for curriculum lesson writers and facilitate hiring and training of lesson writers. » Facilitate development of YEA Climate Change Curriculum Youth Advisory Committee. » Through collaborations with partners and lesson writing teams, ensure lessons are rooted in cultural responsiveness and positive youth development, engage in the most up-to-date and research-located pedagogies, and are cross walked with national science standards. » Facilitate quality control and lesson editing to ensure alignment with curriculum framework and foundational ideas, scope and sequence, and lesson plan templates. » Coordinate a schedule for rollout of entire lesson portfolio over project timeline, including developing and implementing pilot program(s) for testing and revision of lesson plans. » Coordinate development, review, and production of lessons to ensure they are fully accessible to a variety of learners and are culturally responsive. » Collaborate with writing teams and instructional designers from the Division's Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) unit to develop 20 essential lessons into self-paced, online interactive modules for direct student learning. » Facilitate development of evaluation framework, including documentation of development process with evaluation criteria. » Evaluate lesson plan use, feedback, and online module use for continuous improvement and additional outreach efforts to increase reach of curriculum. 15% - Communication: » Manage relationships between writing teams and project partners. » Collaborate and communicate with project staff on programmatic needs and direction. » Manage lesson repository, and review and coordinate information on the project website to ensure Information technology is updated and user friendly. » Provide climate resources for YEA-CN national clearinghouse. 10% - Professional Development Planning and Facilitation: » Develop and provide professional development training for formal and non-formal educators to ensure effective lesson delivery to students. Trainings to be customized to educator audiences, students/youth whom they serve, and available in a variety of formats including in-person and online (synchronous and asynchronous). 5% - Professional Growth and Special Projects: » Attend and represent project team at NIFA YEA events, including the YEA-CN National Steering Committee and meetings, conferences, and trainings. » Maintain professional competencies by attending conferences and engaging in professional development opportunities, especially related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility research and approaches. What You Will Need » Bachelor's Degree in discipline related to the work of the Division such as: Agriculture, Economics, Education, Evaluation, Forestry, Positive Youth Development, Human Development and Family Studies, Public Health, or related field. » At least five years of significant practice and background in project coordination and program management. » At least three years of significant practice and background in curriculum design and writing, specifically related to agriculture, ecology, and/or climate change education. » Demonstrated practice facilitating collaborations with diverse stakeholders, including Tribal Nations and/or Indigenous and Pacific Islander populations, within and across organizations. » practice designing and facilitating professional development. » Excellent interpersonal expertise and capability to create strong professional relationships with internal and external partners, stakeholders and collaborators. » Excellent customer service and organizational expertise. » Demonstrated practice with adhering to budgets. » Demonstrated practice engaging with diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner. » Demonstrated commitment and practice promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. » capability to lead or advance short- and long-term projects, including capability to multitask, prioritize tasks, navigate in a fast-paced environment, take initiative, and proactively problem solve. » capability to work independently and as a member of a team. » capability to handle multiple tasks with rigid deadlines. » capability to maintain the strictest confidentiality and professionalism. » capability to use common computer software including word processing, data management, and basic web site development. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. What We Would Like You to Have » Master's Degree in discipline related to the work of the Division such as: Agriculture, Economics, Education, Evaluation, Forestry, Positive Youth Development, Human Development and Family Studies, Public Health or related field. » practice facilitating meetings with large numbers of participants. » Knowledge and working knowledge of and commitment to the basic philosophy of the Extension Service and the Land Grant University system. » Bilingual and bicultural (English and Spanish). Spanish language proficiency. » practice organizing and/or executing online trainings/webinars. » Demonstrated practice in outreach and engagement in public education. » Demonstrated capability to adapt to the changing technological environment. Working Conditions / Work Schedule Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, if necessary. Travel to annual meeting. Pay Method income Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time income Range $71,575-$86,000 Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/159733 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P08489UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10/31/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date 05/31/2028 Posting Date 09/19/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 10/03/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified candidates Special Instructions to candidates When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information Contact Us by: Eric Scheuering, eric.scheuering@oregonstate.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Resume » Cover LetterOptional Documents » VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed) Skills:
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