Extension Educator-Ag. and Natural Resources-Northeast Region

Extension Educator-Ag. and Natural Resources-Northeast Region (3 Positions Available)

Posting Date 05/02/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

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Posting Number 0801588

Classification Title Extension Educator-Ag. and Natural Resources-Northeast Region (3 Positions Available)

Working Title

Department 1890 Land Grant Extension

Department Contact Email msmith2

Current target counties in the Northeast Region include:
Ashtabula, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Mahoning, Stark, Summit, and Trumbull. Target counties may change as regional needs evolve. The Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Extension Educator will be a remote worker but is expected to travel daily to provide programming and to meet with farmers and partners. The ANR Educator builds partnerships with county and regional agencies, agricultural producers, landowners, agricultural organizations, homeowners, decision makers, and citizens interested in the science of agriculture.

The ANR Educator serves as a key resource in agriculture and natural resources in their assigned region. The educator will also provide statewide expertise and programming in one or more of the following areas: fruit and vegetable production, greenhouse/high tunnel systems, cropping systems, organic production, soil health, niche/direct marketing, on-farm food safety, farm business/farm management, forage and pasture systems, livestock systems, nutrient management, horticulture, integrated pest management (IPM), agricultural economics, natural resource conservation and environmental stewardship.

The Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator reports to the Program Leader, Agriculture and Natural Resources.

• Conduct needs assessments to identify critically important issues and educational needs of clientele in the assigned region. This includes networking and collaborating with community organizations and other stakeholder groups, and reaching out to underserved populations.
• Develop effective and contemporary approaches to plan, deliver and evaluate programming.
• Conduct demonstrations, programs and meetings to educate adults and youth in new technology and practices related to agriculture to improve food production for rural, farm and urban families to improve economic wellbeing.
• Identify, interpret, and integrate information to develop and deliver high impact educational programs to adult and youth diverse audiences.
• Develop regular and effective communications and working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders within the community.
• Establish professional relationships with faculty on campus to enhance extension programming.
• Participate in and/or lead teams to enhance the scope and reach of Extension programming.
• Assist local, city and community organizations and businesses in the development and promotion of related activities and events.
• Represent CSU Extension with groups and organizations within assigned region.
• Work with producers on identifying disease and insect control and prevention.
• Provide technical assistance on…