Extension Learning and Development Specialist - Dairy Goat

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking for a role where your work truly matters—to producers, students, veterinarians, and communities? Do you want to join a team where mission-driven work and work–life balance go hand in hand? If so, the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Extension and Outreach team is currently seeking applicants for a Learning and Development Specialist II that will focus on providing training for dairy goat production and sustainability. This position is specifically designed to provide educational development support for a USDA Sustainable Agricultural Systems grant related to dairy goat production in the United States. For more information about this project, please visit our website at https://www.dairygoatagrisystems.org/ . This is a fixed-term position with an end date of 3/31/2029 with the opportunity for renewal. Occasional travel will be involved in this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Background in instructional/curriculum design and knowledge of curriculum development tools such as Articulate 360, etc.
Experience organizing and implementing online education and in-person training programs and assessing their effectiveness.
Demonstrated knowledge related to the dairy industry, animal science, and/or animal agriculture.
Experience applying Extension frameworks to deliver instruction for audiences with varying levels of experience or learning goals.
Experience interpreting technical or research-based content and translating it into accessible educational materials for youth, college students, and adult learners.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver integrated extension and outreach programming focused on dairy goat production and sustainability.
Create producer‑focused training modules, workshops, field days, webinars, podcasts, publications, and videos.
Coordinate with project co‑PIs and partner institutions on extension strategies and outreach content.
Design and deploy training modules for practicing veterinarians.
Prepare instructional materials and maintain regular communication with project leaders and stakeholders.
Collect and analyze participant feedback through surveys and other assessment tools.
Assist in developing and delivering an intensive dairy goat production and sustainability workshop for high‑school students.
Evaluate success of all educational programs and objectives.
Assist with the creation of a 1‑credit undergraduate elective on dairy goat sustainability, including packaging materials for online use.
Develop educational tools to support veterinary students working with small‑scale production animal operations.