Farm Finance & Growth Extension Educator

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

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University Extension is seeking an entrepreneurial Farm Management Extension Educator to develop, deliver, and evaluate research-based programs that strengthen the financial, operational, and strategic management of agricultural producers and agribusinesses.

The role leads program development, collaborates across disciplines, and demonstrates measurable impacts through diverse delivery methods.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills with multitasking ability.
• Proficiency in MS Office and financial/statistical tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate farm financial management programs.
• Conduct needs assessments and define measurable objectives.
• Translate applied research into practical materials for producers and agribusinesses.
• Coordination of events, workshops, and outreach activities.
• Build partnerships across Extension teams and external stakeholders.
• Conduct applied research and seek external funding.

Skills

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Financial Software

Education

Agricultural economics, economics, business, or related

Business/finance coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial software

Statistics software

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University Extension is seeking an entrepreneurial Farm Management Extension Educator to develop, deliver, and evaluate research-based programs that strengthen the financial, operational, and strategic management of agricultural producers and agribusinesses.

The role leads program development, collaborates across disciplines, and demonstrates measurable impacts through diverse delivery methods.