IPM Extension Associate: Outreach, Research & Education

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Multiple medical insurance options

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Benefits Plan

University holidays

Job summary

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (LSU AgCenter) seeks an Extension Associate for Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This grant-funded, non-tenure track role is housed at the Dean Lee Research and Extension Center in Alexandria, LA, with collaboration across LSU AgCenter centers and LSU campus.

The Extension Associate will assist in IPM program planning, evaluation, communication, and outreach, and may support applied research on agronomic crops as needed by the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, science communication, agriculture (e.g., entomology, weed science, agronomy, plant pathology), or related field.
• Master's degree is desired.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholder groups to gather input for IPM Extension program planning.
• Facilitate communication among project cooperators.
• Assist in IPM program evaluation.
• Write reports on IPM efforts.
• Create and maintain website and social media apps to promote statewide IPM initiatives.
• Provide additional assistance as needed by the project director.
• Assist in conducting applied research on agronomic crops as needed by the program.

Job description

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (LSU AgCenter) seeks an Extension Associate for Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This grant-funded, non-tenure track role is housed at the Dean Lee Research and Extension Center in Alexandria, LA, with collaboration across LSU AgCenter centers and LSU campus.

The Extension Associate will assist in IPM program planning, evaluation, communication, and outreach, and may support applied research on agronomic crops as needed by the