Fruit Crop Outreach & Education Specialist

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Exceptional benefits

Mentoring program

Staff development fund

Recognition programs

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Kentucky’s Martin‑Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Department of Horticulture invites applications for an Agriculture Extension Associate to support sustainable fruit crop production across Kentucky.

The successful candidate will engage growers through farm visits, develop educational materials, coordinate on‑farm demonstrations, and contribute to outreach across state Extension networks, reporting outcomes and impact.

Formación

• BA required.
• MS preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work some evenings/weekends.

Responsabilidades

• Grower engagement through farm visits, calls, and emails.
• Develop/edits educational materials in publications, videos, graphics, and social media.
• Coordinate on-farm demonstrations, field days, and educational events.
• Plan, promote, and lead grower meetings and county Extension meetings.
• Represent UK at state, regional, and national Extension meetings.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Research data handling

Digital outreach tools

Audience communication

Educación

BA

MS in Agriculture

Descripción del empleo

The University of Kentucky’s Martin‑Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Department of Horticulture invites applications for an Agriculture Extension Associate to support sustainable fruit crop production across Kentucky.

The successful candidate will engage growers through farm visits, develop educational materials, coordinate on‑farm demonstrations, and contribute to outreach across state Extension networks, reporting outcomes and impact.