Farm Management & Economics Extension Educator

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

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University, through Penn State Extension, seeks an entrepreneurial Farm Management Extension Educator to lead programs on farm financial management and strategic decision-making. The role serves a statewide audience and collaborates across disciplines to drive measurable improvements.

Based in western Pennsylvania with flexible work options, the educator will develop, deliver, and evaluate research-based programs that strengthen profitability, sustainability, and community

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
• Experience in program development, delivery, and evaluation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and financial/statistical software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs in farm financial management and strategic decision-making.
• Conduct needs assessments, define objectives, and measure outcomes for impact.
• Translate applied research into practical tools and educational materials for producers.
• Coordinate events, workshops, and outreach activities to enhance learning and engagement.
• Build partnerships across Extension teams and external stakeholders to expand reach.
• Secure and manage external funding to support program sustainability.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Master's Degree in agricultural economics

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial software

Statistics software

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University, through Penn State Extension, seeks an entrepreneurial Farm Management Extension Educator to lead programs on farm financial management and strategic decision-making. The role serves a statewide audience and collaborates across disciplines to drive measurable improvements.

Based in western Pennsylvania with flexible work options, the educator will develop, deliver, and evaluate research-based programs that strengthen profitability, sustainability, and community