Extension Specialist, TN Landowner Education, Center for Profitable Agriculture: UTIA

University of Tennessee • Columbia, TN

30d

About The Position

The Extension Specialist – Tennessee Landowner Education provides leadership for
planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting statewide educational programs
in landowner education (focusing on slowing the rate of farmland loss); farm
enterprise analysis, planning, development, management and sustainability; and
value-added agriculture. The position is full-time, non-tenure track, 100%
Extension position. The Specialist will:

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of curriculum, publications and other resources for statewide educational programs in landowner education; farm enterprise analysis, planning, development, management and sustainability; and value-added agriculture.
• Teach educational programs for land owners, agricultural producers, industry partners and Extension agents.
• Coordinate educational programs such as workshops, webinars, tours, and conferences.
• Provide consultations and technical assistance for designated subject matter topics via farm and office visits.
• Secure extramural funds through grants, fee-based programs, and gifts
• Evaluate and report program inputs, outcomes, impacts and accomplishments.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with relevant Extension colleagues and industry partners.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed