"UC Cooperative Extension Outdoor Recreation Advisor Serving Plumas, Sierra and Nevada Counties (25-19)"

Position Overview

The University of California division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Outdoor Recreation Advisor, in the Assistant Rank, serving Plumas, Sierra and Nevada Counties. The advisor will work at the local level and regionally with other community groups to leverage their assets associated with outdoor recreation opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a collaborative research, education, and outreach program to build and strengthen the outdoor recreation and tourism economy in Plumas, Sierra and Nevada Counties.
• Provide research, data analysis, and technical guidance to create, validate, and report on economic and community indicators of local tourism and outdoor recreation activities.
• Support strategic planning to implement sustainable recreation and tourism development projects by working with multiple community partners, local colleges, funding agencies and organizations and community groups, including outdoor recreation user groups and advocacy groups in the local areas.
• Work with tribal partners, Latino communities, and other underrepresented communities as partners in planning and implementation for sustainable recreation and tourism.
• Support research, extension and outreach efforts through grants, gifts and other funding opportunities.
• Extend knowledge on outdoor recreation through different modalities and approaches, which may include extension publications, newsletters, web pages, blogs, policy briefs, UCCE Advisor meetings, on-site visits to partner locations, and clientele workshops.
• Collaborate with UCCE Advisors and Specialists, UC ANR statewide programs, institutes, and program teams to support local plans for enhancing the region's outdoor recreation and tourism industries.
• Publish in relevant UCANR outlets, county-based publications, and external peer-reviewed journals appropriate for the field of outdoor recreation.

Location

Headquarters: UCCE Office for Plumas-Sierra Counties, located at 208 Fairground Road, Quincy, CA 95971. Counties of Responsibility: Plumas, Sierra and Nevada Counties. This is not a remote position.

Qualifications

Required: Master's degree in outdoor recreation, tourism, economic development, or closely related field. Experience in applied research, educational outreach, program management. Valid CA Driver's License required. Authorized to work in U.S.

Additional Skills: Technical competence in outdoor recreation/tourism, strong communication, collaboration skills.

Desired: Engagement with partners, experience with diverse clientele.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: Assistant Rank, Step I ($85,600) to Step VI ($108,600). Comprehensive UC benefits including health insurance, vacation, sick leave, sabbatical eligibility.

Application Window

Open date: December 15, 2025
Review date: February 5, 2026
Final date: April 7, 2026

How to Apply

Visit: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/JPF00366 (refer to position #25-19).
Required documents: CV, Cover Letter, Statement of Research and Extension, References (3-5), College Transcripts.

Contact: Tatiana Avoce at tavoce@ucanr.edu