Tree Fruit IPM Extension Educator – Leadership & Outreach

Career Placement; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Placement seeks a statewide IPM educator to lead educational programming for cherry, apple, and related fruit industries. You will design, implement, and evaluate research-based IPM initiatives and training for growers in northwest Michigan and beyond, with emphasis on sustainable, evidence-based pest management practices.

The role requires a Master’s in a related field, ability to collaborate with researchers and stakeholders, and the capacity to deliver in-person and multimedia outreach

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to entomology, plant pathology, weed science, horticulture, or crop science; knowledge of IPM.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate research-based IPM and outreach programs for tree fruit growers.
• Lead statewide and local educational programming and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Translate research into practical guidance for growers to improve sustainability of fruit industries.

Skills

IPM leadership

Entomology

Plant pathology

Horticulture

Crop science

Education programming

Outreach

Education

Master's degree in entomology, plant pathology, horticulture or crop science

Job description

Career Placement seeks a statewide IPM educator to lead educational programming for cherry, apple, and related fruit industries. You will design, implement, and evaluate research-based IPM initiatives and training for growers in northwest Michigan and beyond, with emphasis on sustainable, evidence-based pest management practices.

The role requires a Master’s in a related field, ability to collaborate with researchers and stakeholders, and the capacity to deliver in-person and multimedia outreach