Require Horticulture Vegetable and Small Fruit Extension Educator in Centre County, PA

Job title: Horticulture Vegetable and Small Fruit Extension Educator Company: reputed company Job description: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: reputed company reputed company EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the . Please do not apply here, apply internally through reputed company. reputed company reputed company STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with reputed company, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through reputed company. If you are NOT a reputed company employee or student, please click ?? and complete . JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: is seeking a Horticulture Vegetable and Small Fruit Extension Educator for Franklin County. The Extension Educator will reputed company reputed company vegetable and small fruit growers/producers with the knowledge and educational resources necessary to assess production and management practices that will enhance their profitability. The individual selected will be an employee of reputed company Cooperative Extension, reputed company. Specific Job Functions and Responsibilities Program Development and Implementation reputed company leadership for planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs that address producer identified needs and opportunities. reputed company producers and industry with a reputed company to analyze production and management alternatives and to maximize profit opportunities based on emerging best-management practices, new varieties, food safety compliance, and insect and disease pest management. Plan and implement educational programs utilizing a variety of methods including direct teaching through group experiences, mass media, newsletters, electronic technology, use of the internet and distance learning. One-on-one consultations with key producers and industry partners reputed company to program development and problem solving. Program Management Responsible for day-to-day program operations and fiscal accountability. Individually and collaboratively explore and pursue new and additional funding sources to enhance and reputed company program opportunities. Responsible for routine operations, reporting and accountability. Support team efforts of communication with stakeholders and partners. Support team efforts is planning and implementing of regional and statewide events. Professional Improvement Participate in professional development opportunities appropriate to program and personal reputed company enhancement. Participate in reputed company professional organizations. Program Evaluation Define and reputed company reporting mechanisms for producer-focused ?measurable? reputed company. Analyze and evaluate major program efforts with the input of reputed company program partners and reputed company recommendations for enhancing these efforts. Communicate evaluation results, findings, and recommendations as appropriate. Prepare quarterly reports and yearly impact statements on program reputed company and accomplishments. Meet the evaluation and reporting requirements of reputed company funding partners. Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Desired to reputed company the Work of this Position Knowledge of the philosophy, objectives and operation of an informal education system such as Cooperative Extension. Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work with diverse audiences in one-on-one and group settings; working effectively with advisory boards and committees, community and funding partners. Proven organizational and time-management skills. Ability to define, conduct and interpret applied research and demonstration projects. Successful experience obtaining new funding including grants and industry support. Strong leadership and teamwork skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. reputed company competence utilizing reputed company technology as a management and program delivery tool (reputed company, Word, PowerPoint). Creativity, energy, motivation and positive enthusiasm. Ability to meet the travel requirements of the job. Ability to work evenings and weekends as essential job functions require. Ensure compliance with the Affirmative Action Plan. Through public notification and ?reputed company Reasonable Efforts,? reputed company programs accessible to clientele without regard to age, reputed company, reputed company, disability or handicap, national reputed company, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, of veteran status. reputed company other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Team Leaders or the administrator in-charge. Qualifications This position will be filled at a level 3, 4 or 5, depending upon the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Typical requirements for a level 3 include a Master?s degree or higher plus 2 or more years reputed company experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. Preference will be given to candidates who have a concentration in Horticulture, Entomology, Plant Pathology, or a closely reputed company field. Two to five years of relevant experience and knowledge and/or experience in horticultural crop production is desired. Salary will be commensurate with education, training and experience. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver?s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records reputed company will be required in addition to standard background checks. reputed company is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in reputed company of its forms. We reputed company individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive reputed company that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, reputed company the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage reputed company individuals to help them reputed company. We value inclusive reputed company as a core strength and an essential reputed company of our public service mission. reputed company reputed company CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of reputed company reputed company Policy and reputed company Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, reputed company publishes a combined Annual reputed company and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning reputed company reputed company, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other reputed company. The ASR is available for review . Employment with the University will require successful completion of background reputed company(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW reputed company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to reputed company reputed company applicants without regard to race, reputed company, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Chambersburg, PA Expected salary: Location: Centre County, PA Apply Job!