Poultry Education & Outreach Specialist

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 66,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State Extension seeks a Poultry Extension Educator to support Pennsylvania’s poultry producers through high-impact education and outreach across the Commonwealth. The role focuses on translating research into practical programming for commercial and small flock operations.

The position emphasizes collaboration with a statewide team, grant funding, and engaging diverse audiences. Requires relevant advanced degree or strong poultry production experience, and willingness to travel throughout

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in poultry science or closely related field.
• Bachelor’s degree with exceptional work experience in poultry production acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Extension colleagues to identify poultry industry needs and develop educational programming.
• Design and deliver research-based learning experiences for poultry producers using various formats.
• Lead applied research and outreach to improve productivity, health, welfare, and sustainable practices.
• Address topics including broiler/layer management, nutrition, housing, health, biosecurity, reproduction, feed formulation, and environmental stewardship.
• Build relationships with producers, agribusiness, government agencies, and others.
• Help secure external funding through grants, contracts, and program income.
• Engage diverse audiences and work within an interdisciplinary Extension team.
• Maintain strong communication with internal and external partners statewide.

Skills

Program development

Adult education

Impact evaluation

Grant writing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer applications

Digital content development

Travel willingness

Education

Master’s degree in poultry science

Bachelor’s degree with extensive poultry production experience

Job description

Penn State Extension seeks a Poultry Extension Educator to support Pennsylvania’s poultry producers through high-impact education and outreach across the Commonwealth. The role focuses on translating research into practical programming for commercial and small flock operations.

The position emphasizes collaboration with a statewide team, grant funding, and engaging diverse audiences. Requires relevant advanced degree or strong poultry production experience, and willingness to travel throughout