Horticulture Extension Outreach Associate (Hybrid)

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Extension in Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Visiting Extension Outreach Associate, Agriculture and Agribusiness (Horticulture) to lead program development, deliver education, and partner with faculty and volunteers across the state.

The role focuses on horticulture education, Master Gardener training, and curriculum development, with emphasis on outreach, data-driven evaluation, and collaborative teaching across campus and communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, agriculture, agriculture sciences, horticulture or a related field.
• Experience organizing information and groups of stakeholders or volunteers.
• Experience with project/curriculum development in a professional or educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver educational programs, trainings, and resources that support program deliverables.
• Monitor activities affecting information and programming needs.
• Conduct needs assessments to ensure resources meet local and regional needs.
• Develop and manage projects related to MG products for horticulture and environmental stewardship.
• Develop and deliver presentations on topics related to Horticulture, Master Gardeners and curriculum training.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Curriculum development

Educational programming

Qualtrics familiarity

Strong communications

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Qualtrics

Job description

University of Illinois Extension in Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Visiting Extension Outreach Associate, Agriculture and Agribusiness (Horticulture) to lead program development, deliver education, and partner with faculty and volunteers across the state.

The role focuses on horticulture education, Master Gardener training, and curriculum development, with emphasis on outreach, data-driven evaluation, and collaborative teaching across campus and communities.