Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources - Mahoning County at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio

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Job Title:Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources - Mahoning CountyDepartment:FAES | Mahoning County

Ohio State University Extension (OSUE) seeks an Educator to work collaboratively with county, area and state teams of OSUE professionals and with local agency leaders and volunteers. The Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) in Mahoning County will be responsible for a broad range of basic to complex duties that could include but are not limited to: providing guidance and/or leadership to developing and conducting a proactive applied research and education program in agriculture and natural resources to meet current and future needs in farm management, livestock and crop production, consumer horticulture, commercial horticulture, farmland use issues, food security, innovative agricultural business opportunities, environmental quality and sustainability, renewable energy, and bio-based products. Providing expertise in the area of commercial horticulture relating to fruits, vegetables, specialty crop production, and direct marketing are desired. The Educator will plan teach, deliver, disseminate, and evaluate educational programs and applied research on relevant local issues; Give leadership to the development of pro-active educational programs using innovative educational methods; maintain a high level of visibility and facilitate communications with a wide range of clientele to promote the understanding of agriculture and natural resource issues; Maintain a program of individual professional improvement in selected subject areas; ensure a diversity among potential clientele and learners and equal access to programs and facilities; Work closely with local advisory committees, commodity groups and volunteers to conduct needs assessment and priority setting to determine emphasis of educational programs; serve as an educational advisor and liaison for the Ohio State University Extension and the University to appropriate public issue and program related organizations; and Represent OSU Extension and the University with federal, state and local agencies and educational institutions at the local community level. The Educator will support consumer horticulture and the Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) program in Mahoning County, including support for volunteer management, educational training and program development. The Educator will support programming for the Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist and natural resources related programming.

This position is located in Canfield, Ohio.

Extension Educator 1
Requires a Bachelor's Degree
$41,650 - $67,900

Extension Educator 2
Requires a Master's Degree
$47,200 - $76,900

Extension Educator 3

Requires a Master's Degree and 11+ years of direct or related work experience
$55,100 - $89,700

Pay Range for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

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Career Roadmap placement:
* Function: Education
* Sub-Function: Extension Educators
* Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized
* Career Level: S1, S2, S3, S4

Additional Information:Location:OSU Extension - Mahoning (0941)Position Type:Term (Fixed Term)Scheduled Hours:40
Shift:First Shift

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