Hybrid Extension Educator: Lead Leadership Programs

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State Extension in University Park, PA, is hiring an Extension Educator to provide leadership for program design, delivery, and outreach. You will develop, implement, and evaluate leadership development programs for diverse audiences, including youth and adults, as part of Penn State Extension within the College of Agricultural Sciences.

The role requires strong leadership education skills, collaboration with statewide teams, and the ability to work in in-person, virtual, and hybrid

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and maintaining high-quality program delivery.
• Experience in leadership education and program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of leadership programming using multiple modalities, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of leadership program delivery, including scheduling, logistics, curriculum implementation, and participant engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, industry partners, government agencies, alums, and internal university stakeholders.
• Lead volunteers and advisory boards by recruiting, training, and supporting members, while ensuring compliance with university policies.
• Grant writing, fundraising, and financial management of program budgets, contracts, and funding streams.
• Contribute to curriculum and resource development by identifying emerging leadership education needs and creating instructional materials, digital content, and evaluation tools.
• Develop and manage communications, marketing materials, and outreach efforts to promote program visibility and impact.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Penn State Extension in University Park, PA, is hiring an Extension Educator to provide leadership for program design, delivery, and outreach. You will develop, implement, and evaluate leadership development programs for diverse audiences, including youth and adults, as part of Penn State Extension within the College of Agricultural Sciences.

The role requires strong leadership education skills, collaboration with statewide teams, and the ability to work in in-person, virtual, and hybrid