University of California, Davis UC Cooperative Extension Outdoor Recreation Advisor Serving

UC Cooperative Extension Outdoor Recreation Advisor Serving Plumas, Sierra and Nevada Counties (25-19)

The University of California division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Outdoor Recreation Advisor
, in the Assistant Rank, serving Plumas, Sierra and Nevada Counties. The advisor will work at the local level and regionally with other community groups to leverage their assets associated with outdoor recreation opportunities. Outdoor recreation is an important local economic activity. These counties are known for their unique combination of high‑elevation forests, alpine lakes, volcanic geology, and remote scenic valleys that create a distinct Sierra Mountain experience.

• Develop and implement a collaborative research, education, and outreach program to build and strengthen the outdoor recreation and tourism economy in Plumas, Sierra and Nevada Counties.
• Provide research, data analysis, and technical guidance to create, validate, and report on economic and community indicators of local tourism and outdoor recreation activities.
• Support strategic planning to implement sustainable recreation and tourism development projects by working with multiple community partners, local colleges, funding agencies and organizations and community groups, including outdoor recreation user groups and advocacy groups in the local areas.
• Work with tribal partners, Latino communities, and other underrepresented communities as partners in planning and implementation for sustainable recreation and tourism.
• Support research, extension and outreach efforts through grants, gifts and other funding opportunities.
• Extend knowledge on outdoor recreation through different modalities and approaches, including extension publications, newsletters, web pages, blogs, policy briefs, UCCE Advisor meetings, on‑site visits to partner locations, and clientele workshops.
• Collaborate with UCCE Advisors and Specialists, UC ANR statewide programs, institutes, and program teams to support local plans for enhancing the region’s outdoor recreation and tourism industries.
• Publish in relevant UCANR outlets, county‑based publications, and external peer‑reviewed journals appropriate for the field of outdoor recreation.

This position will serve Plumas, Sierra and Nevada Counties.

The Outdoor Recreation Advisor will serve under the administrative guidance of the UCCE Area Director for Plumas, Sierra and Nevada Counties. It is not a remote position; the candidate must be available to work onsite at the headquarters location and travel to and be present in Nevada County to cover programmatic responsibilities. Specific expectations for maintaining office hours and fieldwork in the geographic area covered by this position will be outlined upon hire by the Area Director.

• Required Qualifications:
• Education:
  
  A minimum of a master’s degree in outdoor recreation, tourism, economic development, or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.
• Experience in conducting applied research in outdoor recreation, tourism, economic development, or a related field.
• Experience delivering educational and outreach programming.
• Experience in program and/or personnel management.
• Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability, and property damage insurance on the vehicle used is required. Must possess or obtain a valid California Driver’s License to drive a County or University Vehicle.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; employer sponsorship of an employment visa is not available.
• Background investigation, including fingerprinting and a criminal history clearance, is required. The position is subject to the requirements and compliance of the California’s Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA).
• Not a remote position.
• Applicants need to meet appointment criteria for the respective University of California academic title series and evidence of success in meeting required academic advancement criteria as per UC Academic Personnel Manuals.…