Extension Specialist – Home And Community Food Production And Director Of The Home And Garden Information Center

University of Maryland Extension

Clarksville, MD, USA
Agent: master's base, $64,763; ph.d base, $77,350,...
Not specified, but likely “hybrid” due to the nature of the role which involves both fieldwork and educational programming.
Home and community food production expertise
Integrated pest management (ipm) expertise
Develop and deliver educational programming
The University of Maryland Extension is seeking an Extension Specialist for Home and Community Food Production, who will also serve as the Director of the Home and Garden Information Center. This position focuses on delivering educational programming, conducting applied research, and providing expertise in integrated pest management and food production practices throughout Maryland

Job Summary

  • The Extension Specialist will provide leadership in delivering educational programming to UME field faculty, Master Gardeners, community and school gardens, public agencies, nonprofits, and businesses.
  • The incumbent will also serve as Director of the Home & Garden Information Center (HGIC), a statewide unit that delivers digital horticulture and IPM resources and services.
  • The Extension Specialist will provide leadership for relevant horticulture and IPM programming within the Environment & Natural Resources Program (ENR), one of four UME programs.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Maryland Extension is seeking an Extension Specialist for Home and Community Food Production, who will also serve as the Director of the Home and Garden Information Center. This position focuses on delivering educational programming, conducting applied research, and providing expertise in integrated pest management and food production practices throughout Maryland.

Salary

Agent: Master's Base, $64,763; Ph.D Base, $77,350, Senior Agent: Master's Base: $74,763; Ph.D Base, $87,350; Benefits: For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Home and community food production expertise
  • Integrated pest management (IPM) expertise
  • Develop and deliver educational programming
  • Conduct applied research projects
  • Facilitate partnerships with diverse stakeholders
  • Digital horticulture and IPM resources delivery
  • Leadership of Home & Garden Information Center

Nice-to-have

  • Climate resilient crops and practices knowledge
  • Increasing food gardening access and production focus
  • Innovative teaching and research methods
  • Collaborative learning environment engagement
  • Increasing visibility and reach of UME programs

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in plant sciences, crop sciences, horticulture, environmental sciences, or related field
  • Demonstrated leadership and management abilities
  • Experience conducting surveys and outreach education
  • Experience managing programs and projects
  • Experience setting up and conducting applied research projects
  • Knowledge and use of computers and electronic technology
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and teaching skills

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the United States

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