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The incumbent will support the state coordinator in various aspects of integrating Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) into our state outreach program.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Keen attention to detail


• Possesses technical skills


• Possesses data collection skills


• Possesses statistical and graphical data analysis skills


• Sound communication skills, verbal and written


• Ability to follow standard protocols or determine protocols to be used, based on the guidelines of the principal investigator


• Ability to maintain quality and safety control standards


• Ability to think critically

Essential Job Functions

• Assist the state coordinator in organizing training activities (workshops, field days, etc.) set forth in SARE programs.


• Assist state coordinator in establishing farm trials that address state and local needs at off campus centers and model farms.


• Assist with the promotion of all SARE – related programs and projects.


• Assist with the collection of data, evaluation and reports.


• Assist with grant writing, budgeting, and provide input in the development of educational programs.


• Provide communication and seek additional contacts with stakeholders.


• Serve as a Sustainable Agriculture liaison for the 1890 institutions.


• Provide a link with National, Regional, and other State SARE programs.


• Prepare extension outreach materials like fact sheets, trifolds, brochures for disseminating information to the limited resources farmers.


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.


• Support extension program and assist with new extension curriculum development.


• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in plant science/Horticulture/Agronomy, or a closely related field


• One (1) year experience in related field