AgTech Workforce Development Advisor

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources in California invites applications for an Area Advisor for Agricultural Workforce Development at the assistant rank, serving San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Merced counties from UCCE San Joaquin County headquarters in Stockton. The advisor will link education, research, and on‑the‑ground practices to modern ag-tech adoption and worker training.

The role focuses on developing applied research and extension education programs that prepare the

Qualifications

• Experience with emerging technologies in agriculture.
• Experience in workforce training programs for groups such as farm workers or agribusiness professionals.
• Experience in conducting applied research and extension/outreach programming.
• Familiarity with certification and credentialing frameworks in agriculture.
• Interest in pursuing a career in UC Cooperative Extension.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate workforce development strategies for agricultural workers.
• Collaborate with educators, engineers, regulatory agencies, and industry to integrate safety and economic considerations.
• Conduct applied research to assess technologies across San Joaquin Valley crops and practices.
• Partner with community colleges and workforce boards to design trainings and certifications.

Skills

Emerging ag tech

Workforce development

Applied research

Extension/outreach

Communication

Collaboration

Lifelong learning

Education

Master's degree in agricultural or environmental engineering, precision agriculture, safety engineering, mechanical design, crop, soil, or irrigation science

Job description

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources in California invites applications for an Area Advisor for Agricultural Workforce Development at the assistant rank, serving San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Merced counties from UCCE San Joaquin County headquarters in Stockton. The advisor will link education, research, and on‑the‑ground practices to modern ag-tech adoption and worker training.

The role focuses on developing applied research and extension education programs that prepare the