MSU Extension

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MSU Extension invites applications for an IPM Educator focused on tree fruit, serving local and statewide audiences from the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center in Leelanau County. You will lead IPM programs, develop education for cherry and apple industries, and collaborate to advance sustainable fruit production.

The role emphasizes designing, delivering, and evaluating research-based programming, with a holistic view of tree fruit systems and extension work across Michigan.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field earned by hire date with knowledge of IPM principles.

Responsibilities

• Identify, design, implement, and evaluate research-based IPM education for tree fruit; support growers in northwest Michigan to improve sustainability; monitor pests and conduct IPM training to promote adoption of new horticulture and pest management technologies; collaborate with researchers and stakeholders to disseminate information.

Skills

IPM knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in entomology/plant pathology/weed science/horticulture/crop science

Job description

MSU Extension Integrated Pest Management Educator

As part of MSU Extension (MSUE) and the Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute (AABI), this position provides local as well as statewide leadership and educational programming expertise in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in tree fruit.

You will identify, design, implement, and evaluate research-based educational programs that meet current and projected outreach needs related to the needs of the cherry (tart and sweet), apple, and related fruit industries. Through your leadership, you will provide support to tree fruit growers in northwest Michigan to improve the sustainability of their industries.

This can include but not limited to monitoring pests and conducting Integrated Crop Management training sessions to encourage adoption of new technologies and techniques in horticulture and pest management. You will focus on IPM efforts but also be expected to fully understand and take a holistic approach to tree fruit systems.

Through collaboration in research, engagement with stakeholders and dissemination of research-based information through various methods, including in-person and multimedia programming and written communications, you will explore and implement programs that lead to public knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that improve the viability of the tree fruit industries.

This position will work from the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center in Leelanau County, Michigan.

MSU Extension is a forward-facing, community-based organization that supports a flexible work environment for its diverse and talented workforce. Being present in communities is at the core of the organization’s mission. The level of flexibility within positions is driven by the needs, responsibilities, opportunities, and location of the position. There is an expectation employees work from an assigned MSU work site as a primary office location. However, there may be an opportunity to utilize MSU Extension’s flexible work environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (see full description for complete list of requirements)

• ? Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to entomology, plant pathology, weed science, horticulture, or crop science, with knowledge of integrated pest management principles, or related field must be earned by date of hire.