Pesticide Outreach Specialist

Pesticide Outreach Specialist page is loaded## Pesticide Outreach Specialist locations:
Fort Collins, COtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
February 10, 2027 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
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Job Description ## Position Summary Full Consideration Date: 2/28/2026

Signing Bonus:
None## Brief Work Unit

Description:

The Department of Agricultural Biology (AB) is committed to excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge about insects, plant pathogens, and weeds. AB applies this knowledge to solving practical problems related to: (1) management of pests in production agricultural systems, in natural resources and recreational environments, and in residential and public areas; (2) environmental quality, and (3) human and animal health.

The Department encompasses the disciplines of entomology, plant pathology, and weed science – thus providing unique opportunities to address critical issues that cut across disciplines. AB focuses its teaching, research and outreach missions in four program areas each of which involves all three of the department’s disciplinary roots in entomology, plant pathology, and weed science. These programs are:
1) Genomics and Molecular Biology,
2) Ecology and Biodiversity,
3) Biology and Management of Invasive Species, and
4) Integrated Pest Management. AB emphasizes knowledge of pests and related organisms; the roles that they play in ecological, economic and social systems; and the application of such knowledge to developing economically and environmentally sound solutions for practical problems, including emerging pest issues impacted by climate change. Being interdisciplinary in nature, AB values cooperative and collaborative efforts within departmental teams, and with other units within the University, as well as other relevant entities in Colorado and beyond.
2. Essential

Job Duties (5 maximum)
* Coordinates logistics for pesticide-related training programs including following proper procedures for registration, contracts with meeting sites, requesting continuing education credits from state agencies, marketing the training program, recruiting participants, speakers, and instructors, and technical details.
* Coordinates with the Colorado Department of Agriculture and federal sponsors of pesticide education activities, including coordinating meetings, and preparing reports and other communications.
* Researches, develops and conducts in-person and online trainings, presentations, hands-on trainings, and train-the-trainer programs ("training programs") for diverse clientele.
* Develops educational materials to support training programs for diverse clientele. Educational materials may include scripted PowerPoint presentations, scripted hands-on activities, and training kits that include materials for hands-on portions of trainings. Uses these educational materials in training programs and instructs others in their use. Distributes educational materials to train-the-trainer participants.
* Assures currency and accuracy of pesticide educational materials, including publications, videos, and web site content through regular review and evaluation. Identifies areas that need updating and development. Works with appropriate IPM and pesticide experts and IT staff to update material.## 3. Conditions of Employment None  
4. Supervision None  5.

Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelors degree in a field closely related to agriculture or education.
* Experience in agriculture, education, or a similar field
* Organizational skills to prioritize tasks and simultaneously manage multiple projects to meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and productivity.
* Effectively use Mac OS-based applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
* Written communications skills in composing, editing, proofreading, and copy-editing technical material to correct for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and established style. Includes skills to incorporate suggested edits from multiple people with different backgrounds and viewpoints.
* Verbal and interpersonal communication skills to clearly and effectively interact…