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FOREST HEALTH MONITORING COORDINATOR
N.C. FOREST SERVICE
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
"I LIKE THAT EVERY DAY IS DIFFERENT. THIS CAREER CHALLENGES ME BOTH PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY. ONE DAY I MAY BE COLLECTING DATA ON LARGE DEFOLIATION EVENTS IN A PLANE, AND THE NEXT I AM WRITING PRESS RELEASES AND USING GIS TO CREATE MAPS."
"I GREW UP HIKING, CAMPING AND WAS IN 4-H IN HIGH SCHOOL. I HAVE ALWAYS LIKED INSECTS. IN FORESTRY I CAN WORK IN A SUBJECT I LOVE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE."
"TRY TO MAKE CONTACTS IN THE FIELD. YOUR NETWORK CAN OPEN DOORS AND STEER YOU TOWARD JOB OPPORTUNITIES."
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FOREST ASSETS NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY- COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
VP NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION
TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
FORESTRY FOREST MANAGEMENT
"I ENJOY WORKING WITH PEOPLE AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH OUTREACH."
"I WAS A BOY SCOUT, PARTICIPATED IN FFA, AND PLAYED OUTDOORS. HOWEVER, IT WAS MY SISTER THAT INTRODUCED ME TO FORESTRY. SHE HAD PARTICIPATED IN A PROGRAM AT TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY AND KNEW THAT FORESTRY WAS THE RIGHT FIT FOR ME. ONCE I GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL I ENTERED THE SAME PROGRAM AT TUSKEGEE. "
"FIND A MENTOR THROUGHOUT YOUR CAREER. BE OPEN MINDED AND COACHABLE."
Offer diagnostics and support to forestry professionals and landowners related to tree health.
Educate professionals and the general public on the management of abiotic and biotic stressors; specifically insects, diseases, and invasive plants.
resources are threatened.
Bachelors degree and Masters preferably with a major in forestry Related work experience in forestry
NC Average $56,941 (reported by State of NC )
Curious about the natural world.
Enjoy working outdoors.
Approachable and relatable. Able to connect with landowners and the general public.
photos by K. Oten
Monetize the forest to ensure that students, faculty, and staff can use
Serve as the liaison between the Endowment Fund of NC State Univ., and
Manage approximately 100,000 acres of Endowment Fund of NC, the Natural Resources Foundation, Inc. and State of NC- owned lands located
Mentor and coach students and young professionals.
Work with industry-level stakeholders, government agencies, landowners, the university, and neighbors
Level of education needed will be dependent on organization. Experience needed will vary based on position.
Strong business and financial background.
Ability to work independently and strong time management. Ability to lead and be led.
DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS WEYERHAEUSER
MEREDITH COLLEGE
"I LIKE SHARING THE STORY OF OUR INDUSTRY, ESPECIALLY THE POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS, WITH POLICY MAKERS TO SHAPE BETTER OUTCOMES."
"I GREW UP ON A NC FARM WHERE MY FAMILY GREW ROW CROPS BORDERED BY TIMBER. AFTER GRADUATION, I WORKED IN GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS FOR TRADE ASSOCIATIONS AND, EVENTUALLY, WAS
RECRUITED BY WEYERHAEUSER."
"DO NOT LET POLITICS TURN YOU AWAY FROM POLICY."
PROGRAM MANAGER FOR THE SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY & LAND RETENTION PROJECT
WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOREST MANAGEMENT
"I LIKE PROVIDING A SERVICE TO LANDOWNERS WHICH WILL HELP THEM REACH THEIR OBJECTIVES."
"I GREW UP ON A FARM IN FRANKLIN COUNTY. I WAS A GENUINE FARM BOY AND PARTICIPATED IN 4-H AS A STUDENT. MY FATHER ENCOURAGED ME TO PURSUE EDUCATION PAST HIGH SCHOOL. WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WAS A SMALL SCHOOL THAT ALLOWED ME TO WORK OUTDOORS AND CONNECTED ME TO
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES."
"BE OPEN MINDED TO MANY DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITIES. WELL ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS WITH DIFFERENT SKILL SETS CAN FIND A PLACE IN NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE."
Collaborate with lawmakers, professional organizations, and stakeholders with various viewpoints to seek commonalities and resolutions.
Monitor legislative and regulatory proposals and analyze impact to industry.
Oversee media relations on local and regional levels. (Specific to position.) Advise on political giving, community relations, and philanthropic efforts. Create communications and issue reports for clients.
Bachelors degree in a preferred field (political science, journalism, law, communications, public relations, economics)
Experience can be beneficial but not necessary for entry level position
National Average $75,000 (reported by indeed.com)
Enjoy working with people.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to summarize complex issues.
Interest and willingness to learn.
Ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities and prioritize issues.
photos by N. Thompson and NCFA
photos by NCFA and S. Corica
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