Program Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a related area with three years of relevant professional experience, or a related master’s degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, data management, and email programs.
• High technical competence in the area of responsibility.
• Ability to develop and deliver quality presentations.
• Ability to exercise initiative, make sound judgments, and work without close supervision.
• Ability to relate and respond to the needs of supervisors, subordinates, and clientele.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in crop science, soil science, pest management, or a closely related field.
• Extension experience and/or experience establishing and evaluating demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct Cotton Verification Programs in accordance with program goals and objectives, in cooperation with county Extension agents, producers, faculty, and Cotton Incorporated.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary planning with soybean, rice, corn, and grain sorghum verification program coordinators.
• Meet with the advisory committee to plan future projects for the program.
• Train county agents, consultants, and producers in best management practices for weed and insect management and irrigation efficiency, and provide updates and training on precision agriculture and new technologies.
• Coordinate and conduct on-farm field trials to verify the utility of research-based recommendations, optimize profit potential, identify areas needing further research, refine recommendations, and increase county agents’ crop expertise.
• Evaluate the program using advisory committee members, participants, and other interested parties, including through meetings, interviews, producer surveys, program data, and state agricultural statistics.
• Assist in securing and managing funds and report findings to the advisory committee, Cotton Incorporated State Funding Committee, and other interested parties.
• Assist with developing Extension publications, educational materials, print media, and teaching aids.
• Use the website and weekly newsletters to provide updates on crop conditions and current integrated pest management practices.
• Collaborate with other verification coordinators on assigned duties.

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility is available.