Director & Field Agronomy Specialist — Extension Leader

Meyer Entsorgung; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Missouri (MU) invites applications for a 12-month, ranked Extension Professional. The role combines leadership of the Hundley-Whaley Extension and Education Center near Albany with duties as a Field Specialist in Agronomy across four counties in northwest Missouri.

Responsibilities include administration, outreach, and program delivery to farmers and stakeholders, focusing on crop, soil, and forage management, pest monitoring, and best practices through demonstrations and field

Qualifications

• Earned master’s or Ph.D. with coursework in Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Crop Sciences, or Soil Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Director of Hundley-Whaley Extension and Education Center, overseeing operations and budget.
• Serve as Field Specialist in Agronomy for a multi-county NW Missouri region.
• Develop and deliver educational programs for farmers, landowners, and partners.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Education program delivery

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Agronomy/Plant/Crop/Soil Sciences

Job description

The University of Missouri (MU) invites applications for a 12-month, ranked Extension Professional. The role combines leadership of the Hundley-Whaley Extension and Education Center near Albany with duties as a Field Specialist in Agronomy across four counties in northwest Missouri.

Responsibilities include administration, outreach, and program delivery to farmers and stakeholders, focusing on crop, soil, and forage management, pest monitoring, and best practices through demonstrations and field