Flood Resilience Educator

The University of Vermont is hiring a Flood Resilience Educator to enhance municipal flood resilience through outreach and education on watershed management and public policy. Responsibilities include developing educational programs for community leaders, promoting river corridor protections, and providing resources for flood preparedness. A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience are required. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing for both campus and remote work.
About the position

The Flood Resilience Educator position focuses on enhancing municipal flood resilience through outreach and education on watershed management and public policy. The role involves collaboration with The Nature Conservancy and other partners to develop educational programs that equip community leaders and the public with the knowledge to prepare for and respond to climate change impacts in the Lake Champlain basin and Vermont.

Responsibilities
• Promote enhanced municipal flood resilience through outreach and education.
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• Develop and deliver educational programs and tools for community leaders and the public.
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• Help municipal leaders understand the importance of protecting river corridor and floodplain systems.
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• Educate on responsibilities under Vermont's river corridor protections.
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• Provide tools, resources, and planning techniques to protect communities from flooding and weather-related hazards.
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• Inform about financial support opportunities following floods or environmental disasters.
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• Highlight co-benefits of river-floodplain ecosystems and the connection between local policy decisions and downstream impacts.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in public administration, natural resources, environmental sciences, community development, community planning, or a related field.
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• Two years of relevant experience in flood resilience or related areas.
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• Strong writing and organizational skills.
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• Effective communication skills for both in-person and virtual settings.
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• Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating outreach programs.
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• Ability to work with diverse constituencies.
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• Familiarity with web-based tools and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS, Teams, and Outlook.
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• Ability to provide own transportation to various work sites.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Hybrid work schedule option between campus and remote work.
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• Support from grant funds for the position, contingent upon continuation of funding.