Food Safety Extension Associate

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** POSITION SPECIFICS
** is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join the
** Department of Food Science
** as a
** Food Safety Extension Associate**. This standing staff position will support the development and delivery of food safety education programs in collaboration with departmental faculty and county-based Extension educators. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing food safety knowledge and practices among food industry professionals across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.##

Key Responsibilities:

* Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs addressing food safety and foodborne illness prevention for professionals in food production, processing, retail/food service, and consumer sectors.
* Develop and maintain a variety of educational materials including in-person training, webinars, videos, and print publications (e.g., manuals, brochures, fact sheets, posters).
* Deliver programs such as:
* Food Defense, Introduction to HACCP, Sanitary Transport of Animal and Human Food, Foreign Supplier Verification, Produce Grower Safety, Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF), Food Microbiology Short Course, Sanitation Short Course, Fundamentals of Food Science, and Better Process Control School*.
* Assess state and national food safety needs and trends to inform program development.
* Support strategic initiatives of the Department of Food Science and the College of Agricultural Sciences to expand food safety outreach.
* Participate in statewide events (e.g., Pennsylvania Farm Show, Ag Progress Days) and lead workshops and short courses.
* Extend outreach to diverse and underserved audiences.
* Prepare and manage content for web-based platforms including the Penn State Extension website and assist with participant registration using Salesforce and Cvent.
* Collaborate with faculty and educators to evaluate program impact and report outcomes to stakeholders.
* Assist in securing funding through grants, sponsor ships, donations, and revenue-generating activities.##
** MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
** Master's Degree6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required

Certifications:

None###  ##

Qualifications:

Required:

* Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
* Technological proficiency and excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

Desired:
* Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Food Science or a related field.
* Preferred certifications: HACCP, PCHF, FSMA, or other food safety credentials.
* Experience in food industry training and education.
* Spanish proficiency is a plus.
* Ability to apply scientific research to practical food safety solutions.
** BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
** Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.###  Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
** SALARY & BENEFITS
** The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $61,800.00 - $89,600.00.

- Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive…