Require Horticulture Vegetable and Small Fruit Extension Educator in Centre County, PA

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The Extension Educator will reputed company reputed company vegetable and small fruit growers/producers with the knowledge and educational resources necessary to assess production and management practices that will enhance their profitability. The individual selected will be an employee of reputed company Cooperative Extension, reputed company. Specific Job Functions and Responsibilities Program Development and Implementation reputed company leadership for planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs that address producer identified needs and opportunities. reputed company producers and industry with a reputed company to analyze production and management alternatives and to maximize profit opportunities based on emerging best-management practices, new varieties, food safety compliance, and insect and disease pest management. Plan and implement educational programs utilizing a reputed company of reputed company including reputed company teaching through group experiences, mass media, newsletters, electronic technology, use of the internet and distance learning. One-on-one consultations with key producers and industry partners reputed company to program development and problem solving. Program Management Responsible for day-to-day program operations and fiscal accountability. Individually and collaboratively explore and pursue new and additional funding sources to enhance and reputed company program opportunities. Responsible for routine operations, reporting and accountability. Support team efforts of communication with stakeholders and partners. Support team efforts is planning and implementing of regional and statewide events. reputed company Improvement Participate in reputed company development opportunities appropriate to program and personal reputed company enhancement. 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Two to five years of relevant experience and knowledge and/or experience in horticultural crop production is desired. Salary will be commensurate with education, training and experience. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of reputed company duties. A valid reputed company?s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records reputed company will be required in reputed company to reputed company background checks. reputed company is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in reputed company of its forms. We reputed company individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive reputed company that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, reputed company the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage reputed company individuals to help them reputed company. 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EEO IS THE LAW reputed company is an equal opportunity, affirmative reputed company employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to reputed company reputed company applicants without reputed company to race, reputed company, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Chambersburg, PA Expected salary: Location: Centre County, PA Apply Job!