Farm Finance & Business Growth Extension Educator

The Pennsylvania State University; Huntingdon (Huntingdon County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an entrepreneurial Farm Management Extension Educator to strengthen financial, operational, and strategic management capacity for Pennsylvania's agricultural producers and agribusinesses. This statewide role develops programs, conducts needs assessments, and translates research into practical tools, with collaboration across Extension teams.

This position requires strong communication, organization, and proficiency with MS Office and financial

Qualifications

• Masters required or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree in a related field may be accepted for certain tracks
• Proficiency in MS Office and financial software preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate research-based 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 research into practical tools, materials, and technical assistance for producers and agribusinesses.
• Coordinate and manage educational events, workshops, and outreach activities.
• Build partnerships across Extension teams and external stakeholders to expand program reach.
• Conduct applied research, report impacts, and secure external funding.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Microsoft Office

Financial software

Statistics software

Spanish fluency

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

None

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an entrepreneurial Farm Management Extension Educator to strengthen financial, operational, and strategic management capacity for Pennsylvania's agricultural producers and agribusinesses. This statewide role develops programs, conducts needs assessments, and translates research into practical tools, with collaboration across Extension teams.

This position requires strong communication, organization, and proficiency with MS Office and financial