Farm Finance & Management Extension Educator

Penn State University; Fulton (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

Penn State Extension in Pennsylvania seeks an entrepreneurial Farm Management Extension Educator to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs focused on farm finance, business planning, risk management, and strategic decision-making. You will work statewide to strengthen financial, operational, and strategic management for agricultural producers.

The role involves collaboration across Extension teams, translation of research into practical tools, and securing external funding to

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate research-based educational programs in farm financial management and business planning.
• Conduct needs assessments and evaluate outcomes to ensure relevance and impact.
• Translate applied research into practical tools and materials for producers and agribusinesses.
• Coordinate educational events, workshops, and outreach activities.
• Build partnerships across Extension teams and external stakeholders to expand reach.
• Conduct applied research and report program impacts, pursuing external funding to support sustainability.
• Collaborate with university faculty and Extension units to develop programs and products.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Financial software

Statistics software

Spanish language

Education

Master’s degree in agricultural economics or related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial software

Statistics software

Job description

Penn State Extension in Pennsylvania seeks an entrepreneurial Farm Management Extension Educator to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs focused on farm finance, business planning, risk management, and strategic decision-making. You will work statewide to strengthen financial, operational, and strategic management for agricultural producers.

The role involves collaboration across Extension teams, translation of research into practical tools, and securing external funding to