Farm Management & Economic Development Educator

The Pennsylvania State University

Johnstown (Cambria County)

Hybrid

USD 45,000 - 78,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an entrepreneurial Farm Management Extension Educator to develop, deliver, and evaluate research-based programs that strengthen financial, operational, and strategic management for agricultural producers and agribusinesses. The role serves a statewide audience, leading program development and collaborating across disciplines to demonstrate measurable impact.

Based in western Pennsylvania with statewide reach, this extension educator will secure

Qualifications

Strong verbal and written communication; able to build relationships.
Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects.
Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with financial/statistics software preferred.
Educational background in agricultural economics, economics, business, or related fields.
Experience in teaching, curriculum development, grant/project management is desirable.
Advanced Excel skills; Spanish language ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs in farm financial management.
Conduct needs assessments and define objectives.
Translate research into tools and materials for producers.
Coordinate events, workshops, and outreach.
Build partnerships across Extension teams and external stakeholders.
Conduct research and secure external funding.
Collaborate across university and Extension units to develop programs.