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The University of California Cooperative Extension seeks an Assistant Area 4-H Youth Development Advisor for Outdoor Education to serve Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, and Sierra Counties. Based in Susanville, this role involves designing and delivering positive youth development programs that leverage the region's extensive public lands and outdoor resources. Key responsibilities include leading applied research on youth leadership and motivation, managing community club programs, and collaborating with local agencies to expand educational opportunities. The position offers a mission-driven environment where the advisor can build strong networks with agricultural and natural resource professionals while fostering personal growth in diverse youth populations. Success requires a master's degree, experience in youth program management, and the ability to travel frequently across the four-county region to conduct fieldwork and workshops.

The Staff Research Associate III role within the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Fire Network supports wildfire risk reduction efforts in Mariposa and Madera Counties. The position involves leading field-based experiments in fire ecology and forestry, managing long-term monitoring plots, and coordinating prescribed fire implementation. Key responsibilities include developing research reports, advising landowners on best management practices, and creating educational materials for community workshops. This career appointment offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on regional safety and land stewardship while working with a collaborative team of specialists and partners. The role is based in Mariposa but allows for hybrid flexible work arrangements for California residents, combining significant fieldwork with office-based data management and outreach.