Farm Business Growth Educator & Marketing Specialist

Austin Community College; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Universities Retirement System

Group health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks an Extension Educator to oversee Farm Business Management and Marketing educational programs. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in agriculture or a related field and possess experience developing educational programs. Responsibilities include program leadership, community collaboration, and evaluating educational impacts. The position offers a salary range of $59,000 to $82,000, alongside comprehensive benefits including retirement and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience with educational programs.
• Experience in planning and developing educational programs.
• Informal and formal teaching experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership and maintain competency in delivering educational programming.
• Assess the needs of local clientele and collaborate with community organizations.
• Develop innovative curricula and programs to address local needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to organize, manage, and conduct educational activities

Ability to build and maintain networks

Ability to lead a team

Education

Master’s degree in agriculture or related field

Job description

A leading educational organization seeks an Extension Educator to oversee Farm Business Management and Marketing educational programs. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in agriculture or a related field and possess experience developing educational programs. Responsibilities include program leadership, community collaboration, and evaluating educational impacts. The position offers a salary range of $59,000 to $82,000, alongside comprehensive benefits including retirement and health insurance.