Visiting Extension Outreach Associate, Agriculture and Agribusiness - 1028355-6689

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

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About The Position

The Visiting Extension Outreach Associate, Agriculture and Agribusiness at the University of Illinois Extension is a full-time, 12-month academic professional role focused on developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs related to regenerative agriculture and biodiversity. This position aims to enhance agricultural stewardship and promote climate-smart practices through outreach and research initiatives, ultimately improving the quality of life for individuals and communities in Illinois.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, agribusiness, environmental science, or a related field.
• Experience in program development and delivery in an educational or outreach setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate partnerships and outreach efforts.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare visualizations to communicate findings effectively.
• Familiarity with social media management for educational purposes.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience with grant writing and securing funding for projects.
• Knowledge of regenerative agriculture practices and biodiversity initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver programming on biodiversity agriculture, research, and smart agriculture practices.
• Facilitate communication, meetings, and outreach strategies under the guidance of Extension's specialists and program leaders.
• Collaborate with Illinois agriculture and industry partners to gather data and program information that supports sustainability and soil health practices.
• Monitor project timelines and track successes through evaluation.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare summaries and visualizations to demonstrate impacts.
• Manage professional educational social media for smart agriculture projects and public awareness of soil health.
• Complete reports and maintain records as required by the leadership team.
• Establish professional relationships and participate in campus-based partnerships to enhance Extension programming.
• Seek professional development opportunities to improve competency in subject matter areas.
• Use research findings to innovate and improve existing programs.
• Attend relevant meetings and identify funding opportunities for projects.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed