The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) is now hiring for the position of Extension Educator in Climate Adaptation & Resilience. The position, which will be based in a regional Extension office in Farmington, Morris, or Willmar, will bring in-depth climate science expertise to assist Minnesota’s agricultural sector, water and natural resource managers, and communities in responding to impacts of a changing climate.
Primary responsibilities will include:
- Creating educational programs for agricultural, water and natural resource professionals and related communities to build understanding about climate impacts and skills to use climate projections information for informed decision-making.
- Contributing to applied research that supports Extension programs, education, and outreach related to climate change, climate adaptation, and climate resilience.
- Adapting Extension programs for audiences with a range of knowledge, backgrounds, and cultures.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of a climate and community resilience research, education, and capacity-building agenda, in collaboration with MCAP Leadership and the MCAP Advisory Board.
Questions about the position? Reach out to us at [email protected].
Application deadline: July 9.
