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Current position openings
Extension Educator - Climate Adaptation, Resilience, and Public Health
We are looking for a dedicated individual who possesses expertise and hands-on experience working at the intersection of climate change, public health, and emergency preparedness. If you have a genuine passion for collaborating with people to promote climate adaptation and resilience while helping to improve health outcomes in communities facing the impacts of climate change, this opportunity is for you.
We are seeking individuals who understand the interconnectedness of our natural and social systems, climate change, and its implications on public health and community well-being in alignment with frameworks such as Planetary Health. Successful candidates will have the expertise and experience to help community health organizations and public health and emergency management professionals from all corners of the state to understand and prepare for and manage climate-driven health threats, such as extreme weather, exposure to high heat, changes in air quality, and vector-borne diseases. This will include serving as a trusted expert and educator capable of working with a transdisciplinary Climate Extension team to integrate health and climate science and develop educational training and resources to support the adoption of different climate, public health, and community well-being resilience strategies.
Applicants can apply on the UMN jobs site at https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job
Job opening ID: 360417
Direct link for internal UMN applicants: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/360417
Direct link for external applicants: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/360417
Application deadline: April 28, 2024