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Paul Smith's College · 1 day ago

Troops to Timber Coordinator

positionPaul Smiths, NY
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level
money$90K/yr - $90K/yr

Paul Smith's College is a small, private, experiential college located in the heart of New York’s Adirondack Park. The Troops to Timber Coordinator will manage the Troops to Timber Workforce Initiative, leading operations and partnerships to support veterans and military families in forestry careers, while also teaching forestry courses within the program.

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Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day T2T program operations, including annual delivery of six on-base Micro-Credential cohorts at Fort Drum and one 15-week hybrid Forest Management Certificate cohort with summer field session at Paul Smith’s College
Coordinate outreach, marketing, and recruitment in collaboration with the PSC Veterans Programs Office, Battlefish Academy, and Fort Drum Transition Assistance Program, with a focus on transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses
Organize and facilitate program activities such as short courses, field-based learning, employer site visits, safety training, and networking events
Build and maintain partnerships with forestry employers, industry associations, and state/regional workforce entities to support internship, apprenticeship, and job placement pathways
Coordinate data collection, tracking, and reporting on key performance indicators, including enrollment, credential attainment, job placement, and regional job retention outcomes
Support continuous improvement of curriculum and program design by gathering and synthesizing feedback from participants, faculty, employers, and partners, and working with academic leadership on refinements
Contribute to long-term sustainability planning by assisting with integration of T2T offerings into PSC’s forestry curriculum, supporting external funding efforts, and representing T2T in regional, state, and national forums

Qualification

Forestry experiencePartnership buildingProject managementBachelor's degreeMilitary experienceAdvising skillsFieldwork comfortCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required
Experience in forestry, logging, natural resources management, skilled trades workforce programs, or related applied technical fields
Proven project or program management skills, including the ability to coordinate logistics, manage timelines, and collect and report outcome data to meet grant deliverables
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with employers, community organizations, and other stakeholders
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with aptitude for advising adult learners and non-traditional students
Comfort working in field-based environments and willingness to travel regularly to Fort Drum and employer sites across the northeastern US
Ability to travel regularly to Fort Drum, Paul Smith's College, and regional employer sites (including driving and occasional overnight and weekend trips)
Comfort working in field-based forestry and outdoor training environments in a range of weather conditions, including walking on uneven terrain, and standing for extended periods during site visits, field sessions, and trainings
Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials (e.g., field gear, training materials) up to approximately 50 pounds as needed

Preferred

Master's degree in forestry, natural resources, or related field preferred
Prior military experience, close familiarity with military culture, or demonstrated experience effectively with veterans and military families preferred

Company

Paul Smith's College

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dateFounded in 1946
location
Paul Smiths, New York, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.paulsmiths.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Northern Border Regional Commission
2024-02-01Grant· $1M

Recent News

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