Extension Specialist, Value-Added Agriculture Marketing, Center for Profitable Agriculture
Center For Profitable Agriculture
Columbia, Tennessee
POSITION X2471 Extension Specialist, Value-Added Agriculture Marketing
LOCATION University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture, Extension, Center for Profitable Agriculture at the Ridley 4-H Center in Columbia, Tennessee
EFFECTIVE DATE Screening of applicants’ credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Target start date is February 1, 2025.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary is commensurate with training and experience. Benefits include group hospitalization and
life insurance; State Employees Retirement; Workers’ Compensation; sick and annual leave; numerous
University of Tennessee and state benefits programs, including liberal time off for holidays and longevity
pay after three years of service; reimbursement for official travel.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Extension Specialist – Value-Added Agriculture Marketing provides leadership for planning, implementing and evaluating statewide educational programs in value-added agriculture marketing (analysis, development, evaluation and enhancement). The position is a full-time, non-tenure track, 100% Extension position.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the appropriate affirmative action office. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the campus ADA Coordinator.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate a statewide Extension educational program in value-added agriculture marketing.
- Develop effective teaching tools and participate in educational programs as coordinator, planning team member, instructor and facilitator.
- Provide individual consultations and assistance to clients and provide training for Extension agents and specialists.
- Provide leadership for a program of activities that meets the needs of eligible clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or veteran status.
- Secure external funding for programs that promote and strengthen value-added agriculture and direct marketing activities through grants, contracts, sponsorships, gifts and/or fees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Master’s degree in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Business Administration or closely related field. Applicants graduating prior to target start date are welcome to apply.
- Knowledge and skills that demonstrate promise in Extension program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Internet (Web, e-mail), etc.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of agricultural Extension programs and the land-grant mission.
- Knowledge of or experience in agriculture.
TO APPLY:
Please apply online by clicking this link\: External Applicants
Submit a complete application packet which includes a 1) letter of interest, 2) a resume or curriculum vitae, 3) and official or unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) conferred.
For additional information, please contact\:
Megan Bruch Leffew, Search Chair
Email\: mleffew@utk.edu
Website\: https\://cpa.tennessee.edu/
https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=309001
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