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; agent ph.d. base: $7...
Master's degree in plant sciences or horticulture
Experience conducting surveys and outreach education
Proven leadership managing programs and projects
The position involves leading educational programming for home and community food production and integrated pest management throughout Maryland

Job Summary

  • The position involves leading educational programming for home and community food production and integrated pest management throughout Maryland.
  • The incumbent will serve as Director of the Home & Garden Information Center, overseeing digital resources and a support staff.
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time of hiring with no visa sponsorship provided.

Matching Summary

The position involves leading educational programming for home and community food production and integrated pest management throughout Maryland.

Salary

Agent Master's Base: $64,763; Agent Ph.D. Base: $77,350; Senior Agent Master's Base: $74,763; Senior Agent Ph.D. Base: $87,350

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in plant sciences or horticulture
  • Experience conducting surveys and outreach education
  • Proven leadership managing programs and projects
  • Ability to set up and conduct applied research projects
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Ph.D. in plant sciences or related field
  • Experience diagnosing vegetable and fruit pest problems
  • Peer-reviewed journal articles and Extension publications
  • Grant writing and extramural funding experience
  • Social media communication skills for broad audiences

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in plant sciences, crop sciences, horticulture, or environmental sciences
  • Eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Demonstrated experience in program management and applied research

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the US at time of hiring

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