Visiting Extension Outreach Associate, Agriculture and Agribusiness; Horticulture

Visiting Extension Outreach Associate, Agriculture and Agribusiness (Horticulture) University of Illinois Extension WHOWE ARE

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The Visiting Extension Outreach Associate, Agriculture and Agribusiness (Horticulture), serves as a full-time
12-month academic professional and has the primary responsibility for program and partner development,delivery, evaluation, curriculum development and designing horticulture Master Gardener programs supporting the mission of the University of Illinois Extension.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, agriculture, agriculture sciences, horticulture or a related field. Bachelor degrees in other fields will be considered with work experience that demonstrates similar competencies. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in progress may be considered for interviews, but degree must be completed by hire date.
• Experience organizing information and groups of stakeholders or volunteers.
• Experience with project/curriculum development in a professional or educational setting.

• Background in agriculture programming.
• Experience with Extension programs.
• Valid driver’s license.

One full-time position is available.

Location:

Urbana-Champaign Campus. In state hybrid remote work arrangements are available.

This is a security-sensitive position. Comprehensive background checks, including but not limited to a criminal conviction information check, a CANTS check, and a review of the Registered Sex Offender list, will be conducted.

• Develop Design training and curriculum materials for University colleagues to be used with a wide audience including Master Gardener volunteers, homeowners, and consumers across the state.

Knowledge of topics in Extension’s agriculture, horticulture Education Program. Excellent communications skills, including outreach to varied audiences. Strong interpersonal and data management skills. Familiarity with Qualtrics. Highly organized with an ability to prioritize a varied workload, deliver results on a timeline, and provide regular reports of activities and achievements, as requested.

• Deliver educational programs, trainings, and resources that support program deliverables. Facilitate communications, meetings, and outreach strategies that organize and assist groups and communities to address information needed for the agriculture and agribusiness program area.
• Monitor activities within the area which may affect need for information and programming on related topics.
• Conduct ongoing needs assessment and related activities to ensure that unit resources and programming are indeed meeting the needs of the local and regional audience.
• Develop and manage projects related to the work of…