Agricultural Economics & Extension Associate I

University of Guam; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Guam is seeking an Extension Associate I to support NRCS Cost of Production project activities. Under the Agricultural Economist and Extension Agent, you will help plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate research and Extension efforts in Guam.

You will conduct farmer interviews, collect data, develop crop budgets, and analyze farm costs. The role involves outreach, workshops, and preparing technical reports and educational materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree with three years relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge in agriculture, business, and education preferred.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage multiple project activities to deadlines.
• Experience in cost‑of‑production analysis and enterprise budgeting.
• Experience collaborating with farmers and government agencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating NRCS cost of production projects.
• Collect, analyze agricultural data, develop crop budgets.
• Conduct farmer interviews, surveys, farm visits, and field observations.
• Prepare educational materials and extension publications.
• Support progress reports, research summaries, and presentations.

Skills

Project planning

Data collection

Economic analysis

Budget development

Interviews & surveys

Farm management

Communication

Organizational skills

IRB familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree with relevant experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The University of Guam is seeking an Extension Associate I to support NRCS Cost of Production project activities. Under the Agricultural Economist and Extension Agent, you will help plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate research and Extension efforts in Guam.

You will conduct farmer interviews, collect data, develop crop budgets, and analyze farm costs. The role involves outreach, workshops, and preparing technical reports and educational materials.