Educator, Area Agriculture -Central MS Counties

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Job Title Educator, Area Agriculture

• Central MS Counties FLSA Status Exempt Posted Salary Range Commensurate With Experience Employment Status Full Time Department College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Educator, Area Agriculture will be to support the services aimed at advancing Climate Smart-Agriculture practices and promoting sustainable agricultural enterprises.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The goal is to enhance awareness and encourage the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices among limited-resource farmers across a multi-county region in southwest and central Mississippi.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist the agronomist specialist in organizing training activities -workshops, field days, etc.

• Assist agronomist in establishing farm trials that address state and local needs across a multi-county region.

• Assist with the collection of data, evaluation and reports.

• Assist with grant writing, budgeting, and provide input in the development of educational programs.

• Provide communication and seek additional contacts with stakeholders.

• Prepare extension outreach materials like fact sheets, trifolds, brochures for disseminating information to the limited resources farmers.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Must be willing to do farm visits and travel to state events as needed.

Other Duties

• Support extension program and assist with new extension curriculum development.

• Make presentations orally or on posters of applied research results at conferences or meetings.

• Work with clientele across a wide range of socio-economic classes.

• Develop and maintain relationships with extension educators that lead to substantial applied research that directly benefits producers across the region.

• Other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• B. S. in Plant Science/ Horticulture/Agronomy, or a closely related field.

• At least 1 Yr. Experience in outreach and extension activities.

• Hands-on experience in applied field research.

• Hands-on experience in Sustainable Agriculture practices.

• Demonstrated ability to hold the interest of an audience.

Licensing and Certifications

N/A

Physical Requirements

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas No Sedentary Work

• Exerting 10 pounds Occasionally Light Work

• Exerting up to 20 pounds Occasionally Medium Work

• Exerting 20-50 pounds Not Required Heavy Work

• Exerting 50-100 pounds Not Required Very Heavy Work

• Exerting in excess of 100 pounds Not Required Travel Occasionally Extended Work Hours Occasionally

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S1001 Number of Vacancies 1 Location Position End Date (if temporary) 09/30/2026 Open Date 03/04/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes EEO Statement

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination

Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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