[ES_JOBS_NET] Flood Resilience Educator at University of Vermont/Lake Champlain Sea Grant

[Anne Jefferson]

The University of Vermont and Lake Champlain Sea Grant are hiring a Flood
Resilience Educator. This position will promote enhanced municipal flood
resilience by providing outreach and education on the topics of
science-based watershed management and public policy supporting flood
resilience. Working closely with The Nature Conservancy and other partner
organizations, the flood resilience educator will develop and deliver
educational programs and tools that help community leaders, and the public
understand and effectively prepare for and respond to the impacts of
climate change on communities within the Lake Champlain basin and Vermont.



By providing educational programs and tools, the Flood Resilience Educator
will enhance knowledge and understanding of community flood resilience
among municipal leaders and the general public. Specifically, this position
will help municipal leaders to understand and address: the importance of
protecting river corridor/river- floodplain systems; their responsibilities
under Vermont’s recently adopted river corridor protections; tools,
resources and planning techniques that can be implemented to protect
communities from flooding and other weather-related hazards; opportunities
for financial support following floods or other environmental disasters;
co-benefits of river-floodplain ecosystems; and the connection between
local policy decisions and downstream impacts.



A combination of education and experience will be considered in determining
relative candidate qualifications. At a minimum, candidates will have:

   - Bachelor’s degree in public administration, natural resources,
   environmental sciences, community development, community planning, or a
   field related to flood resilience and two years relevant experience.
   - Strong writing and organizational skills.
   - The ability to communicate effectively in person and virtually to
   individuals and larger groups and to accurately synthesize and deliver
   information.
   - Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating outreach programs.
   - Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with diverse
   constituencies.
   - Knowledge and familiarity in using various web-based tools and
   programs, and the Microsoft program suite, especially Word, Excel,
   PowerPoint, GIS, Teams, and Outlook.
   - Ability to provide own transportation to and from various work sites
   and locations



The position pay range is $47,000 - $52,000. This position is wholly
supported by grant funds, and it is contingent upon the continuation of
these funds. Therefore, the University cannot guarantee employment beyond
January 2028.



To learn more and apply, visit the UVM Jobs Board (
https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/search) and search for posting number
S5358PO. Please apply no later than December 1, 2024.
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