Agriculture & Food Systems Extension Educator

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); Maryland; On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Extension (UME) is seeking an Educator for Talbot County to coordinate and support agronomy and horticultural crops, livestock, and farm business development. The role collaborates with statewide Extension faculty to deliver educational programs and improve farm viability.

The position requires travel across the cluster and state, evening/weekend availability, and certification in nutrient management and pesticide application. The office is off-campus in Easton, MD.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in agricultural education, agronomy, animal science, horticulture, agricultural business, or related field and some experience in agricultural rural development or agribusiness.
• Three years of leadership and management experience with farmers and community leaders.
• Knowledge and use of computer technology for educational programming and management.
• Plant diagnostic skills (insects/diseases).
• Must travel throughout the cluster and state; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, promote, implement, and evaluate educational programs for agronomic and horticultural crops, livestock, small-scale farming, and farm business management.
• Deliver programs in crop production, farm management, integrated pest management, pesticide safety, and related areas for producers in Talbot County and statewide.
• Provide training and recertification opportunities for pesticide applicators and nutrient management voucher holders.
• Develop Extension programs to improve farm financial viability and business development.

Skills

Leadership

Computer skills

Plant diagnosis

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Evening/weekend availability

Education

B.S. in agricultural education / agronomy / horticulture

Three years leadership/management experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

University of Maryland Extension (UME) is seeking an Educator for Talbot County to coordinate and support agronomy and horticultural crops, livestock, and farm business development. The role collaborates with statewide Extension faculty to deliver educational programs and improve farm viability.

The position requires travel across the cluster and state, evening/weekend availability, and certification in nutrient management and pesticide application. The office is off-campus in Easton, MD.