Farm Finance & Management Extension Educator

Penn State University; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an entrepreneurial Farm Management Extension Educator to develop and deliver research-based programs in farm financial management, budgeting, and risk management. The role focuses on strengthening profitability for Pennsylvania’s agricultural producers and agribusinesses.

The educator will lead statewide programming, translate research into practical tools, and seek external funding while collaborating with Extension teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires strong verbal and written communication.
• Must be highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and statistical/financial software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs in farm financial management and business planning.
• Conduct needs assessments and set objectives to ensure measurable impact.
• Translate applied research into practical tools and materials for producers.
• Coordinate events, workshops, and outreach activities.
• Build partnerships across Extension teams and external stakeholders.
• Conduct applied research and report program impacts; seek external funding.
• Collaborate across university units to develop educational programs.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Financial software

Statistics software

Spanish (optional)

Education

Master's degree in agricultural economics / economics / business

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial software

Statistics software

Job description

Penn State University is seeking an entrepreneurial Farm Management Extension Educator to develop and deliver research-based programs in farm financial management, budgeting, and risk management. The role focuses on strengthening profitability for Pennsylvania’s agricultural producers and agribusinesses.

The educator will lead statewide programming, translate research into practical tools, and seek external funding while collaborating with Extension teams and stakeholders.