Agriculture Extension Specialist

Job Summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Agriculture Extension Specialist to join our team. As an Agriculture Extension Specialist, you will provide current research-based information to citizens through various delivery methods targeted to diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with producers, agri-business, 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with low-income, limited-resource, and minority audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity.

The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight colleges, a graduate school, a veterinary college, a college of architecture and urban studies, and a college of engineering and physical sciences. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Virginia Tech Research Center in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous and research centers.

A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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