Viticulture Extension Advisor: Innovate Wine Grape

San Diego State University; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

UC ANR invites applications for a Cooperative Extension Viticulture Advisor serving San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and southern Sacramento Counties. The advisor will implement an extension education and applied research program focused on wine grape production, including pest and water management, to support industry competitiveness.

This on-site position requires collaboration with growers, industry partners, and crop consultants.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in viticulture, horticulture, crop science, soil science, pest management, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability in applied agricultural research and extension.
• Knowledge of crop production, including soil, water, fertility, and pest management.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site across San Joaquin County and surrounding counties.
• Ability to work with clientele across diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide extension education and applied research in wine grape production.
• Collaborate with growers, industry partners, and crop consultants.
• Support outreach across multiple formats (workshops, field days, publications).

Skills

Applied research

Crop production knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Lifelong learning

Education

Master's degree in viticulture or related field

Job description

UC ANR invites applications for a Cooperative Extension Viticulture Advisor serving San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and southern Sacramento Counties. The advisor will implement an extension education and applied research program focused on wine grape production, including pest and water management, to support industry competitiveness.

This on-site position requires collaboration with growers, industry partners, and crop consultants.