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Position Title:Natural Resources Outreach Specialist Job Group:Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree Special Required QualificationsValid U.S. Driver's License Preferred Qualifications:BA or BS in education, natural resources, agronomy, environmental science, or sociology/anthropology (with an environmental emphasis). Experience teaching youth. Experience teaching or conducting large group workshops, presentations, seminars, or meetings. Experience with data management (Excel). Job Description: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hiring a Natural Resources Outreach Specialist to serve as an environmental educator in school settings. This role involves delivering natural resources outreach to students in Grades 3-8 on topics such as water, soil, wildlife, and ecosystems. The specialist will also assist with live-streamed WR! programs for schools during the winter months and travel with the Conservation Station fleet during the summer, offering interactive, hands-on outreach activities at community events like county fairs, festivals, and farmers markets. The position supports field research and demonstration projects at ISU related to water quality and soil health. Responsibilities include collecting soil and water samples, conducting earthworm midden counts at demonstration sites statewide, and compiling a comprehensive teacher mailing list in MS Excel to communicate with K-12 teachers. The specialist will also prepare outreach materials for teacher packets to support Water Rocks! school visits. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently are essential for this role. The candidate will assist with program evaluation efforts for Water Rocks! and Iowa Learning Farms, including data entry from field days, school visits, and extension reporting in MyData. This role offers variety and the chance to showcase your creativity. You'll have opportunities to pitch new ideas, develop side projects, and receive extensive training to ensure you're well-prepared. Ideal for someone passionate about environmental education, the position focuses on engaging youth and inspiring future leaders. You'll make a meaningful impact in Iowa by fostering environmental awareness while contributing to program evaluations that measure your outreach's success. In the summer, you'll travel with the Conservation Station fleet to events like county fairs and farmers markets, meeting Iowans and improving your public communication skills through hands-on outreach. As part of a fun, collaborative team, you'll work in a creative environment that values new ideas. Both Water Rocks! and Iowa Learning Farms are award-winning programs, recognized statewide and nationally, providing opportunities for travel and making a positive difference across Iowa. The selected candidate will be hired as an Education Extension Specialist I. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. This is a term position with opportunity for renewal. Level Guidelines• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity• May provide guidance to students Appointment Type:Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term) Proposed End Date or Length of Term:October 13, 2025 Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period Time Type:Full time Pay Grade:PS806 Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email or call or Toll Free: .Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program Original Posting Date: September 16, 2024 Posting Close Date:September 25, 2024 Job Requisition Number:R15526 By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community ( . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. 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