Tree Fruit IPM Educator — Flexible, Community Impact

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 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.