Digital Ag Extension Lead: Bridge Research to Field Impact

Iowa State University - College of Design; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Onsite childcare

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Iowa State University’s Digital Ag Innovation Lab seeks a Digital Agriculture Extension Lead to guide strategy, programs, and partnerships across Iowa and beyond. You will lead Extension staff, coordinate with researchers, engineers, agronomists, and county staff to translate research into practical education for farmers and industry professionals.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience, strong communication, and the ability to build partnerships with farmers,

Qualifications

• Experience in Extension and outreach, professional education, agricultural training or related field.
• Ability to translate research into practical education for farmers and professionals.
• Experience leading people, managing budgets and programs, coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Digital Ag’s Extension program, including strategy, roadmaps, staffing, partnerships, and annual programming.
• Develop and deliver new educational programs translating research findings into practical information.
• Identify producer and industry needs to guide future programming and resources.
• Lead and develop program staff, students, and contributors in Digital Ag Extension.
• Build partnerships across ISU Extension and Outreach to expand reach.
• Measure participation, learning outcomes, adoption, and impact.

Skills

Extension experience

Leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Iowa State University’s Digital Ag Innovation Lab seeks a Digital Agriculture Extension Lead to guide strategy, programs, and partnerships across Iowa and beyond. You will lead Extension staff, coordinate with researchers, engineers, agronomists, and county staff to translate research into practical education for farmers and industry professionals.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience, strong communication, and the ability to build partnerships with farmers,