Extension Specialist, Farm Management, Agricultural & Resources Economics
Extension Specialist, Farm Management, Agricultural & Resources Economics
University of Tennessee
Trenton, TN
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POSITION X2423Extension Specialist, Farm Management
LOCATIONUniversity of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture, Extension, Agriculture & Resource Economics, UT Center of Farm Management, Trenton, TN (Gibson County)
SERVINGWeakley, Henry, Gibson, Carroll, Madison, Henderson, Hardeman, Chester, McNairy, and Hardin Counties
TARGET START DATEApril 1, 2024
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
Extension Service Professional
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Trenton
Organization
Ut Center Of Farm Management
Campus/Institute
Institute of Agriculture
Schedule
Full-time
Job Posting
Feb 7, 2024, 3:22:29 PM
Job Description And Responsibilities
This position will work with regional, county, and state Extension staff, and other MANAGE team members in planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, reporting , and evaluating state, area, and county programs in farm and financial management, small rural agriculture-related business analysis and management, economics of alternative agriculture, and marketing.
Expectations
Qualifications
Required:
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.
Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Charley Martinez at cmart113@utk.edu .
UT ExtensionPhone:(865) 974-7245
212 D Morgan HallFax:(865) 974-0882
Knoxville TN 37996-4525
E-mail: UTExtensionPersonnel@utk.edu
Web Site: http://utextension.tennessee.edu
LOCATIONUniversity of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture, Extension, Agriculture & Resource Economics, UT Center of Farm Management, Trenton, TN (Gibson County)
SERVINGWeakley, Henry, Gibson, Carroll, Madison, Henderson, Hardeman, Chester, McNairy, and Hardin Counties
TARGET START DATEApril 1, 2024
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
Extension Service Professional
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Trenton
Organization
Ut Center Of Farm Management
Campus/Institute
Institute of Agriculture
Schedule
Full-time
Job Posting
Feb 7, 2024, 3:22:29 PM
Job Description And Responsibilities
This position will work with regional, county, and state Extension staff, and other MANAGE team members in planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, reporting , and evaluating state, area, and county programs in farm and financial management, small rural agriculture-related business analysis and management, economics of alternative agriculture, and marketing.
Expectations
- Deliver programs through workshops, meetings, seminars, farm and office visits, and direct counseling with farm families and small rural businesses.
- Teach farm and rural small agricultural-related business planning, decision-making, marketing, and feasibility analysis.
- Develop an effective Extension educational program
- Utilize economic outlook meetings, mass media, and other appropriate teaching methods in the delivery of educational programs.
- Maintain a close working relationship with the Regional Agriculture and Natural Resources Leaders, state staff in the Agricultural and Resource Economics Department, other state specialists, and agents in the designated area in order to support the total Extension education program
- Secure extramural funds through grants, fee-based programs, and gifts.
- Accurately report ANR program accomplishments and impacts into the UT Extension reporting system in a timely fashion.
- Provide leadership for a program of activities that meets the needs of all eligible clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or veteran status.
- Assume other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or a related field.
- Master's degree in Agricultural Economics (Farm Management) or a closely related field. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in agricultural economics, farm management, agricultural finance, or related field. Applicants graduating prior to position start date are welcome to apply.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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.
Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Charley Martinez at cmart113@utk.edu .
UT ExtensionPhone:(865) 974-7245
212 D Morgan HallFax:(865) 974-0882
Knoxville TN 37996-4525
E-mail: UTExtensionPersonnel@utk.edu
Web Site: http://utextension.tennessee.edu
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