Farm Finance & Business Growth Educator

Penn State University; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State Extension in western Pennsylvania seeks an entrepreneurial Farm Management Extension Educator to develop, deliver, and evaluate research-based educational programs for agricultural producers and agribusinesses. You will collaborate across disciplines, lead program development, and demonstrate measurable impacts statewide.

The role focuses on farm financial management, business planning, risk management, and strategic decision-making, with opportunities to secure external funding and

Qualifications

• Effective communication (verbal and written) and strong interpersonal skills.
• Very organized with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial/statistics software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs in farm financial management, business planning, risk management, and strategic decision-making.
• Conduct needs assessments, define objectives, and evaluate outcomes for relevance and impact.
• Translate applied research into practical tools and materials for producers and agribusinesses.
• Coordinate and manage educational events, workshops, and outreach activities.
• Build partnerships across Extension teams and external stakeholders to expand reach.
• Conduct applied research, report impacts, and secure external funding for sustainability.
• Contribute to team initiatives and organizational goals within Penn State Extension.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Financial software

Statistics software

Education

Master's degree in Agricultural Economics

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software

Job description

Penn State Extension in western Pennsylvania seeks an entrepreneurial Farm Management Extension Educator to develop, deliver, and evaluate research-based educational programs for agricultural producers and agribusinesses. You will collaborate across disciplines, lead program development, and demonstrate measurable impacts statewide.

The role focuses on farm financial management, business planning, risk management, and strategic decision-making, with opportunities to secure external funding and