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

UMCP (University of Maryland)

Clarksville, Maryland, US
Agent: master's base, $64,763; ph.d base, $77,350,...
Home and community food production
Integrated pest management (ipm)
Applied research and educational programming
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

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 position will be based at the Central Maryland Research and Education Center in Clarksville, MD, and the applicant will have access to the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station's research and education facilities throughout the state.

Matching 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.

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
  • Integrated pest management (IPM)
  • Applied research and educational programming
  • Digital horticulture resources
  • Partnership development
  • Program evaluation and impact reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Climate resilient crops and practices
  • Increasing food gardening access
  • Innovative teaching and research methods
  • Collaborative learning environment
  • Diverse audience engagement

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in relevant field
  • Demonstrated leadership and management abilities
  • Experience conducting surveys and outreach
  • Experience managing programs and projects
  • Experience setting up applied research
  • Proficiency in computers and electronic technology
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Personal transportation and valid driver's license

Work Rights

Eligible to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter