Climate Resilience Specialist

The University of Illinois is hiring a Climate Resilience Specialist to assess community needs and develop educational programs addressing climate issues. The role requires a Master's degree in climate science or related fields and at least 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with faculty, evaluating program effectiveness, and integrating research into outreach efforts. The position is full-time and based in Urbana, IL.
• *Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to serve as an Extension Specialist in Climate Resilience. The successful candidate will have expertise in climate science and policy, with experience in developing and implementing community-based educational programs.
• *Responsibilities:**
• Assess community needs and develop innovative programming to address climate-related issues
• Collaborate with faculty to translate research into effective outreach programming
• Provide opportunities for integrating campus-based research into Extension efforts
• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and improve their impact
• *Requirements:
• Master's degree in climate science and policy or related field
• At least 3 years of experience in program planning and delivering community-based educational programs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work independently and collaboratively
• *What We Offer:

The University of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.