- Assist the agronomist specialist in organizing training activities -workshops, field days, etc.
- Assist agronomist in establishing farm trials that address state and local needs across a multi-county region.
- Assist with the collection of data, evaluation and reports.
- Assist with grant writing, budgeting, and provide input in the development of educational programs.
- Provide communication and seek additional contacts with stakeholders.
- Prepare extension outreach materials like fact sheets, trifolds, brochures for disseminating information to the limited resources farmers.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Must be willing to do farm visits and travel to state events as needed.
- Support extension program and assist with new extension curriculum development.
- Make presentations orally or on posters of applied research results at conferences or meetings.
- Work with clientele across a wide range of socio-economic classes.
- Develop and maintain relationships with extension educators that lead to substantial applied research that directly benefits producers across the region.
- Other related duties, as assigned.
- B. S. in Plant Science/ Horticulture/Agronomy, or a closely related field.
- At least 1 Yr. Experience in outreach and extension activities.
- Hands-on experience in applied field research.
- Hands-on experience in Sustainable Agriculture practices.
- Demonstrated ability to hold the interest of an audience.
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Educator, Area Agriculture - Claiborne County, United States - InsideHigherEd
Description
Job Title:Educator, Area Agriculture -Central MS Counties
FLSA Status:Exempt
Posted Salary Range:Commensurate With Experience
Employment Status:Full Time
Department:College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Job Summary:The primary responsibility of the Educator, Area Agriculture will be to support the services aimed at advancing Climate Smart-Agriculture practices and promoting sustainable agricultural enterprises.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:The goal is to enhance awareness and encourage the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices among limited-resource farmers across a multi-county region in southwest and central Mississippi.
Essential Job Functions :Other Duties
N/A
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas:No
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds:Occasionally
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds:Occasionally
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds:Not Required
Heavy Work - Exerting pounds:Not Required
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds:Not Required
Travel:Occasionally
Extended Work Hours:Occasionally
Posting Number:S1001
Number of Vacancies:1
Position End Date (if temporary):09/30/2026
Open Date:03/04/2024
Open Until Filled:Yes
EEO Statement:Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
Excellent Benefits Package