Agriculture Extension Educator: Field Demos & Outreach

Alcorn State University; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcorn State University seeks an Educator, Area Agriculture to lead community-based agricultural education and outreach. The role involves developing partnerships with local organizations, conducting demonstrations, and delivering programs that enhance production efficiency and profitability using research-based practices.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and at least three years of related experience; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Agricultural field is required.
• Three years’ experience in agriculture or closely related field is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develops partnerships with local organizations, agencies and institutions to deliver educational programs, events and activities.
• Works with producers to explore strategies for improving production and profitability based on environmentally sound recommendations.
• Conducts on-farm demonstrations using current research-based information on soil, production, harvest, and marketing of alternative crops.
• Maintains relationships with Extension Specialists and Area Extension Educators to develop project proposals in priority areas.
• Implements educational programs on farm management including financial management, herd health, management and business analysis, risk management using workshops and short courses.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Computer skills

Partnerships

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Alcorn State University seeks an Educator, Area Agriculture to lead community-based agricultural education and outreach. The role involves developing partnerships with local organizations, conducting demonstrations, and delivering programs that enhance production efficiency and profitability using research-based practices.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and at least three years of related experience; a Master’s degree is preferred.