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ExtensionAgent
“Extension Agent at Penn State Extension. Skills: Horticultural production, Community engagement, Technical assistance. Serve as representative for Penn State Extension. Act as brand ambassador for Penn State Extension”
Industry & Context.
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What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in horticulture, Bachelor's degree in plant pathology, Bachelor's degree in entomology, Bachelor's degree in agricultural science, Bachelor's degree in related field, Knowledge of horticultural crop production, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Ability to work independently, Ability to collaborate within a team, Willingness to work flexible hours
Nice to Have
Master's degree in horticulture, Master's degree in plant pathology, Master's degree in entomology, Master's degree in agricultural science, Master's degree in related field
What You'll Do.
Serve as representative for Penn State Extension
Act as brand ambassador for Penn State Extension
Establish working relationships with producers
Maintain relationships with agribusinesses
Maintain relationships with community organizations
Maintain relationships with elected officials
Maintain relationships with local partners
Attend local meetings
Participate in local events
Promote Extension programs
Promote Extension services
Identify agricultural issues
Communicate local needs to teams
Serve on County Fair Boards
Coordinate educational programs
Implement educational programs
Support educational programs
Support State Program Team members
Deliver local programs
Assist with in-person programming
Assist with online programming
Assist with webinar programming
Promote Extension programs using networks
Promote Extension programs using partnerships
Support Vegetable team efforts
Respond to client inquiries
Provide information to clients
Provide referrals to clients
Coordinate with Extension resources
Provide technical assistance to producers
Maintain working knowledge of analytical services
Maintain working knowledge of diagnostic laboratories
Develop competency in biosecurity support
Develop competency in nutrient management support
Develop competency in farm management support
Develop competency in farm safety support
Participate in required training
Participate in professional development
Join Vegetable program team
Participate in Vegetable program team
Join Small Fruit program team
Participate in Small Fruit program team
Collaborate with local Extension staff
Collaborate with Educators
Collaborate with faculty
Enhance program effectiveness
Enhance program visibility
Support 4-H programming
Assist with county roundups
Assist with judging teams
Assist with knowledge bowl teams
Support farm families
Assist with farm stress programs
Assist with healthy living programs
Assist with food safety programs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Local Extension staff; Educators; Faculty; State Program Team members; Vegetable program team; Small Fruit program team
Communication Scope
Interpersonal skills
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