The Ohio Forestry Association is seeking a Director of Workforce and Professional Development. Responsibilities will include:
- Managing the Lumber Grading Short Course
- Managing the Kiln Drying Short Course
- Working with OFA Workforce and Professional Development Committee to create a suite of relevant training and workshops (e.g., technical, business, and general) for OFA members on an annual basis.
- Scheduling and coordinating CSAW training statewide
- Developing strong working relationships with Ohio FFA, Envirothon, Scouting, etc.
- Working with the Ohio Department of Education to maintain CSAW accreditation.
- Managing CSAW training for career technical/high school students and coordinating with the Ohio Master Logger Program Manager
- Collaborating with secondary and post-secondary educators to expose students to in-field work experience and Camp Canopy
- Assisting members with the State of Ohio’s TechCred and IMAP programs
- Working with OFA Workforce and Professional Development Committee on workforce initiatives
- Creating and maintaining job board for industry postings
- OFA Annual Meeting programming
- OFA Liaison to Project Learning Tree, Youth Pathways in Forestry Committee (ODNR), Ohio Woodland Stewards, A DAY in the WOODS, etc.
- All other duties as assigned.
