Agricultural Extension Agent: Local Biosecurity & Outreach

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tuition discount

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Penn State Extension at The Pennsylvania State University seeks an Extension Agent in Clearfield County to expand educational programming and provide technical assistance to Pennsylvania’s agricultural communities.

The role collaborates with Extension Educators and partners to address biosecurity, on-farm support, and outreach, helping producers adopt best practices and improve profitability across diverse agricultural systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively across the county and statewide.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support educational programs and events.

Responsabilités

• Serve as county-level resource for biosecurity, preparedness, and disease prevention. Coordinate with producers, veterinarians, and agencies to protect livestock and poultry health.
• Provide general agricultural technical assistance and on-farm consultations under supervision of Extension Educators and specialists.
• Deliver educational programs in-person, virtually, and in hybrid formats on topics like biosecurity, farm management, and new technologies.

Connaissances

Biosecurity knowledge

Emergency preparedness

Interpersonal skills

Travel flexibility

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Penn State Extension at The Pennsylvania State University seeks an Extension Agent in Clearfield County to expand educational programming and provide technical assistance to Pennsylvania’s agricultural communities.

The role collaborates with Extension Educators and partners to address biosecurity, on-farm support, and outreach, helping producers adopt best practices and improve profitability across diverse agricultural systems.