Agricultural Extension Specialist

4 days ago


Ashland, Ohio, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia seeks a highly skilled and motivated Agricultural Extension Specialist to join our team. As an Agricultural Extension Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing current research-based information to citizens through various delivery methods targeted to diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with producers, agribusiness, community leaders, and Extension Leadership Councils to identify and prioritize issues, problems, and opportunities.
  • Use farm and business visits to remain knowledgeable of specific local needs and problems related to agricultural production, marketing, and environmental protection.
  • Foster communication among agricultural producers, marketers, processors, and consumers.
  • Maintain a high level of proficiency in subject matter field by participating in in-service training and professional activities.
  • Work closely with citizens and local, state, and federal officials to aid Virginia in preparing and responding to natural or other emergencies and disasters.
  • Assist producers with understanding the forces that create opportunities for collaborative marketing efforts.
  • Partner and provide technical assistance to various producer organizations.
  • Collaborate with county, state, and federal departments and agencies to support the goals of agricultural producers.
  • Work with Farmer's Market vendors to develop a larger market presence in the community.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • A master's degree and promotion to Extension Agent are required no later than the sixth year of employment.
  • Demonstrated ability to recruit, select, train, and manage volunteers.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead groups, plan, implement, facilitate, teach, and evaluate educational information programs.
  • Knowledge and use of computer technology in educational programming and management and presentation skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with low-income, limited-resource, and minority audiences.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision in an unstructured setting.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A master's degree and commercial agriculture experience.

About the Commonwealth of Virginia

The Commonwealth of Virginia is a comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world. We are dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity, and we offer more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of over 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

The successful candidate will be required to have a driver's license check with an acceptable and safe driving record and a criminal conviction check.



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