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Cooperative Extension Disaster Resilience, Planning, and Policy Area Advisor Jobs in San Luis Obispo, California, USA at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
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The Cooperative Extension is seeking a highly motivated anddynamicindividual tojoin our teamas a DisasterResilienceand Policy Area Advisor. This role will focus on advancing disaster preparedness,resilience, and recovery strategies within local communities. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with communities, local governments, and stakeholders. If you are committed to making a meaningful impact in disasterresilienceand policy, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of building safer, more resilient communities.
The successful candidate will implement aninnovativeextensioneducationand applied research program to help solve California’s challenges related to disasterresilience. The expected focus of the DisasterResilience, Planning and Policy Area Advisor is to address the local needs and issues related to identifying, mitigating, and preparing local communities for natural disasters to improveresilienceand limit harm, especially among the most vulnerable communities.
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of expertise in disaster management,community engagement, and policy development, along with a passion for fostering sustainable solutions in the face of natural and human-made disasters.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to building partnerships and creating opportunities for meaningful engagement to inform applied research and extension efforts in support of creating a more resilient California.
Desired Experience
Proficiency in another language, such as Spanish, is desirable, but not required.
Experience in conducting community-based research and planning, and implementation of research and/or extension activities.
Experience conductingeducationand/or technical assistance with community-based groups.
Experience in people management, such as supervising staff, students, or volunteers.
Experience in managing grant-funded projects and/or securing extramural funding.
An understanding of how public policy impacts youth, college and career readiness, and decision-making.
Education and Experience
A minimum of a master’s degree in community or rural development, ecology,food safety, geography or related social sciences, land use planning, or related fields is required at the time of appointment.
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Title: Cooperative Extension Disaster Resilience, Planning, and Policy Area Advisor
Company: San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
Location: San Luis Obispo, California, USA
Category: Education / Teaching, Non-Profit
