What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extension Educator - Agricultural and Natural Resources - Fulton County position at Purdue University?
Req Id : 34340
Job Title : Extension Educator - Agricultural and Natural Resources - Fulton County
City : Rochester
Job Description : Job Summary
Extension Educators provide the link between Land Grant University research and Indiana residents by creating innovative learning opportunities that address local issues. Dedicated to helping improve the quality of life for current and future residents, Educators collaborate with local, county and state agencies, partner organizations, businesses and schools to analyze needs, develop, implement and oversee vibrant and sustainable research based educational programs, and provide resources and expertise to the local community.
As the agricultural industry responds to the growing demands for food, fiber and fuel, Extension outreach is becoming more dynamic as it incorporates agriculture and natural resource based strategies into economic development plans and programs. The Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator builds partnerships with county and regional agencies, agricultural producers, landowners, agricultural organizations, homeowners, decision makers, and citizens interested in the science of agriculture. The ANR Educator serves as a key resource in agriculture and natural resources in their county, and has responsibility for developing and implementing comprehensive programming, which may include cropping systems, farm business / farm management, livestock systems, horticulture, agriculture economics, natural resource conservation and environmental stewardship.
What You'll Be Doing :
- Work with state and local advisory committees in conducting needs assessments to identify critically important issues
- Develop effective and contemporary approaches to plan, deliver and evaluate programming
- Ensure all efforts are made to reach diverse audiences and provide equitable access to programs and facilities
- Identify, recruit and develop the volunteer leadership necessary to help carry out the mission of Purdue Extension
- Develop regular and effective communications and working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders within the community
- Quantify, communicate and promote the value of Extension education to key stakeholders, partners and decision-makers
- Develop and cultivate external funding sources to enhance educational programming
- Participate in and / or lead teams to enhance the scope and reach of Extension programming
- Other responsibilities as required
Extension Educator
What We're Looking For
Senior Extension Educator
What We're Looking For :
What We'd Like You to Know :
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.
Career Stream
Professional 2 or 3
Pay Band S060
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Job Code #20002655
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Pay Band S065
Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines : https : / / www.purdue.edu / hr / mngcareer / compguidelines / index.php
Job Code #20002656
Link to Career Path Maker : https : / / www.purdue.edu / hr / careerpathmaker /
Who We Are :
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EOE / AA
Purdue University is an EOE / AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
