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

University of Maryland

Clarksville, MD, US
Agent master's base: $64,763; agent ph.d. base: $7...
Master's degree in plant sciences or related field
Experience conducting surveys and outreach education
Proven leadership in managing programs and projects
The position involves providing leadership in delivering educational programming to UME field faculty, Master Gardeners, and community partners across Maryland

Job Summary

  • The position involves providing leadership in delivering educational programming to UME field faculty, Master Gardeners, and community partners across Maryland.
  • The incumbent will serve as Director of the Home & Garden Information Center, overseeing digital resources and a support staff team.
  • The role requires developing and teaching research-based food gardening practices while securing extra-mural funding for applied research projects.

Matching Summary

The position involves providing leadership in delivering educational programming to UME field faculty, Master Gardeners, and community partners across 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 related field
  • Experience conducting surveys and outreach education
  • Proven leadership in 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 horticulture or environmental sciences
  • Experience diagnosing vegetable and fruit pest problems
  • Peer-reviewed journal articles and Extension publications
  • Grant writing and extramural funding experience
  • Skills using social media for broad audience communication

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in plant sciences, crop sciences, horticulture, or environmental sciences
  • Eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Maryland

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the United States at time of hiring

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