Field Specialist in Livestock - Cape Girardeau County, MO

Job Title

Assistant/Associate/Full Extension Professional (Field Specialist, Livestock)

Jackson, Missouri. Primarily serves Bollinger, Perry, Cape Girardeau, Stoddard, Scott, Mississippi, New Madrid, Dunklin, and Pemiscot counties; additional service across Missouri as needed.

• Engage with stakeholders in all coverage counties to identify educational needs and collaborate with internal and external partners to meet programming needs, incorporating timely marketing strategies.
• Create an annual plan‑of‑work that reflects local needs and aligns with statewide program area efforts; provide monthly reports for assigned county extension councils, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
• Attend at least one county extension council meeting each month and provide program review with feedback and analysis for the respective coverage area.
• Collaborate with campus‑based specialists on research projects and deliver findings through demonstrations, field days, courses, workshops, consultations, publications, and appropriate media.
• Effectively work with supervisors, other specialists, and local leaders to complete administrative tasks supporting county efforts.
• Demonstrate competency in communication, educational programming, subject‑matter knowledge, volunteer management, grant acquisition, teamwork, interpersonal relations, organizational knowledge, leadership, and professionalism.
• Offer timely, research‑based information during natural disasters or unexpected catastrophic events.
• Represent the University of Missouri on boards and committees for the assigned program area.
• Participate in professional development events to improve technical and leadership skills.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of MU Extension.

• Travel regularly throughout Missouri and occasionally to out‑of‑state locations. Must hold a valid Missouri driver’s license, a legally operating vehicle, and wireless telephone/data service for university use. Reimbursement for approved travel expenses is provided per University of Missouri policy.
• Extension programs often occur outside normal business hours; specialists should be available to attend events as needed.

• Earned Master’s, Ph.D., or DVM degree in animal science or a closely related field with coursework demonstrating knowledge of livestock production and management.
  Related areas may include forage management and farm management.

The position is eligible for University benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, contact the Director of Accessibility and ADA.