Join Our Team: Part-Time Extension Assistant in Agricultural Sciences

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Part-Time Extension Assistant in Agricultural Sciences to join our team at Penn State. As a key member of our regional Women in Agriculture Network, you will play a vital role in coordinating efforts with farmers, small businesses, and local governments to identify agricultural issues and opportunities. Your expertise will help design education opportunities to address these challenges, and you will work closely with our team to secure funding opportunities to support our energy extension work.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with local producers to develop a social media marketing effort, creating engaging presentations, fact sheets, videos, and social media pieces to contribute to our educational goals. If you are a reliable and enthusiastic individual with a passion for agriculture and education, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate regional Women in Agriculture Network efforts with farmers, small businesses, and local governments
• Identify funding opportunities to support energy extension work
• Develop social media marketing efforts with local producers
• Create educational materials, including presentations, fact sheets, videos, and social media pieces

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with a renowned institution
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Professional development opportunities

How to Apply:

If you are a current Penn State employee or student, please apply internally through Workday. If you are not a current employee or student, please click the "Apply" button to complete the external application process.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.