Community Outreach Manager II, Forestry Policy (Extended Temporary)

Community Outreach Manager II, Forestry Policy (Extended Temporary) Posting Number req23571 Department Nat Res Users Law & Policy Ctr Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address 1140 E South Campus Dr., Forbes Bldg, Tucson, AZ 85719 USA Position Highlights

The Forestry Outreach Manager will oversee outreach and engagement efforts for the Natural Resource Users Law and Policy Center (NRULPC), a collaborative initiative between the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law and Cooperative Extension. NRULPC is committed to providing legal and policy analysis, mentorship, and advocacy for Arizona’s natural resource communities. This position is designed to lead the policy efforts of the NRULPC in critically evaluating complex natural resource law and policy matters, creating usable material drawn from research for natural resource users, and real-time engagement with the natural resource industry.

This role will directly support the NRULPC’s mission by combining forestry science and policy through Cooperative Extension programming that promotes responsible stewardship of natural resources and expanding legal and policy expertise within Arizona’s agricultural and natural resource sectors. The Outreach Manager will be a key liaison, helping to bridge gaps between stakeholders, providing legal and technical support to those in need, and increasing the NRULPC’s impact within local communities.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Community Outreach :

• The Forestry Policy Lead for outreach efforts across Arizona, working with local elected officials, community partners, and industry stakeholders to address forest natural resource management and legal policy issues.
• Facilitate legal and technical support on policy making and their impacts to individuals and businesses involved in forest natural resource management policies, particularly those lacking access to such resources due to economic, cultural, or social barriers.
• Serve as the forest policy lead for the NRULPC, organizing and leading meetings with stakeholders in Arizona’s agricultural and natural resource industries in policy related issues.
• Oversee and lead the NRULPC forest policy efforts to inform stakeholders, students, partners on the impacts of policies and policy making in natural resource management.
• Lead and organize meetings on forest policy development and impacts for various groups, ensuring broad representation of the agriculture, natural resource, and legal communities, with a focus on fostering collaborative relationships.

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Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA Exempt Full Time / Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Outreach and Community Engagement Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $86,870 - $112,932 Compensation Type salary at full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 11 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our and our . Career Stream and Level M2 Job Family Cmty Outreach Job Function Outreach & Community Engage Type of criminal background check required : Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 9 / 2 / 2025 Expected End Date 8 / 2 / 2026 Contact Information for Candidates Jennifer Gardner Smith | Open Date 8 / 4 / 2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed