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