Please review special instructions before applying.

When applying, you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

Letters of Reference will be requested for finalists only. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number of three (3) referees, who will be sent a secure quick link that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.

For additional information, please contact:

Iain Macdonald

iain.macdonald@oregonstate.edu

Job Summary

The TallWood Design Institute in the College of Forestry seeks an Outreach Manager. This is a full-time(1.00 FTE), 12-month professional faculty position.

Outreach and education to professionals in architecture, engineering, construction and wood products manufacturing about using mass timber and other wood products in the built environment is a key function of the TallWood Design Institute (TDI).

In many respects, this position deals with the “face” of TDI. The incumbent will be responsible for designing, monitoring, and managing TDI’s outreach program, including authoring, assembling, and updating outreach materials; planning outreach events; supervising web and print-based communication efforts; maintaining and growing our external networks; managing close linkages with our affiliated researchers; and creating and managing communications and marketing strategies.

The Outreach Manager will collaborate with TDI team members, associated faculty, and allied professionals. This work includes amassing and keeping current a library of information on various mass timber topics, documenting and disseminating research results and other newsworthy developments for fact sheets and web updates, giving presentations, and representing TDI at various events, trade shows, and conferences.

The professional audience for TDI outreach includes building code officials, government officials, architects, structural engineers, wood products manufacturers, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

25% Outreach

25% Content Development and Technical Writing

25% Marketing and Communications

25% REACTS Consortium Management

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering, architecture, construction management, wood science, or a closely related field, OR a Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated discipline and at least 3 years of professional experience in structural engineering, architecture, construction management, wood science, or a related field.
• Domain-specific knowledge or industry experience in fields relevant to the work of the TallWood Design Institute (wood science, architectural design, wood products manufacturing, structural engineering, construction management).
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong organizational, supervisory, and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills, especially writing and presenting.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office Suite, collaborative software (Zoom, Teams), and website maintenance.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions, and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• At least two years of experience in communications, outreach, marketing, or business development.
• Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or wood science.
• Teaching experience to students or industry.
• Grant writing experience.
• Experience working with mass timber products and systems.

Working Conditions/Work Schedule

• Travel/driving is required (20% max) to attend trade shows, conferences, and events, lead or participate in educational events and tours, and meet with industry and collaborators.

To apply for this position, please visit https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/154585

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