Title: Extension Educator, Sustainable Agriculture & Soil Health/Water Quality
Classification: Assistant Extension Educator, Job Code 9625ST
Appointment: Full-time (100%time), Funded by Stearns, Benton, Morrison, & Sherburne Counties
Salary: Estimated salary range $52,000 - $55,000
Extension Dept: Agricultural and Natural Resource Systems (ANR)
Office Location: Flexible County Locations: Stearns (St. Cloud), Benton (Foley), Morrison (Little Falls) or Sherburne (Elk River)
Apply By: May 27, 2024
ABOUT THE COUNTIES
Stearns, Benton, Morrison, and Sherburne Counties are located in Central Minnesota. Major cities include St. Cloud (the regional office), Foley, Little Falls, and Elk River. Foley is in a convenient and accessible location just 15 miles from St. Cloud.
This position is a part of a team of Extension educators that also includes a livestock educator, a horticulture educator, and a small farms/local food educator. All four counties collectively fund these four positions; it is expected that the Crops Extension educator will participate as a team member with the other educators.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
The University is looking for candidates with skills and experience in: engaging stakeholders in sustainable agriculture and soil health and water quality; developing and strengthening networks; and teaching and facilitating informal educational agricultural programs that are relevant to Stearns, Benton, Morrison, and Sherburne counties. This support will involve local program development, delivery, marketing, evaluation, coordination of logistics and possibly participation in scholarly research. This position also will have responsibility for determining local needs involving Extension programming and will provide resources and technical assistance in the areas of agriculture and natural resources.
The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to be innovative and apply knowledge to new and future technologies and programs that support and enhance the quality of life for citizens in the four counties.
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ABOUT EXTENSION
University of Minnesota Extension is a major outreach arm of the University of Minnesota with a mission to serve the public through applied research and education. Our mission is to make a difference by connecting community needs and University resources to address critical issues in Minnesota. Extension strives to attract and retain high-quality, passionate employees, and weave diversity, equity and inclusion into all aspects of Extension's programming and employee engagement
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click on the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position. Please include the following attachments with your online application:
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For questions about this position, contact:
Sarah Chur, Program Leader, Extension Department of Agricultural and Natural Resource Systems, .
For questions about applying online, contact:
Lisa Brownstein, Extension Human Resources,
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