Pesticide Education Specialist: Statewide Training & Safety

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Health, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State Extension seeks a Pesticide Education Specialist to join the Pesticide Education Program. The role involves creating statewide pesticide safety presentations, developing educational materials, and presenting at certification and recertification trainings.

The position emphasizes reviewing materials, formulating exam questions, and improving water quality and food safety by increasing applicators’ knowledge of safe pesticide use. Background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop pesticide safety presentations for statewide use and train educators.
• Review study materials and create exam questions to improve knowledge on water quality and safety.
• Familiarize with federal and state pesticide laws and regulations.
• Develop audio-visual programs and support social media and web presence.

Skills

Presentation skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Penn State Extension seeks a Pesticide Education Specialist to join the Pesticide Education Program. The role involves creating statewide pesticide safety presentations, developing educational materials, and presenting at certification and recertification trainings.

The position emphasizes reviewing materials, formulating exam questions, and improving water quality and food safety by increasing applicators’ knowledge of safe pesticide use. Background checks apply.