Job Summary

The full time Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) is responsible for planning, delivery and evaluation of non-traditional educational programming of particular interest to small-scale and underrepresented West Virginia farmers and producers. Working with the Program Leader, the educator will be responsible for preparing and serving as Principal Investigator for federal grant applications focusing on alternative, urban, non-traditional and sustainable agriculture programs, manage staff as required and oversee timely achievement of funding outcomes and goals. The educator will be responsible for reporting and updates to be supplied to the Program Leader and/or federal agencies as required. As an Extension employee, the individual must be willing to continue professional development applicable to the program efforts. The incumbent is expected to perform other tasks that may be assigned by supervisor(s) and work cooperatively with stakeholders and other Extension team members at the county, regional, and state levels. This position is employed by the West Virginia State University Research and Development Corporation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Program Development, Reporting and Fiscal Management
Educational Program Development/Delivery

Program Participant Recruitment

Administration

Technical Assistance and Other Duties as Required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Program Development, Reporting and Fiscal Management

·       Proactively seek extramural funding (local, state, and national grants and

foundation requests) to support continued program outreach efforts

·       Manage grants and contracts related to identified project initiatives

·       Work with program staff, and evaluators on grant reports

·       Promote the ANR programs at local and statewide events

·       Create monthly and annual reports for the ANR Program Leader and
administrators of WVSU and the WVSU Research and Development Corporation.
Educational Program Development and Delivery

·       Coordinate the delivery of various WVSUES programming with including but not limited to post-harvest technology and sustainable agriculture.

·       Develop community-based events, workshops and training experiences

·       Collaborate with local, state, and national educational outreach programs to
enhance educational workshops and outreach activities

·       Create curricula appropriate for WVSUES programming

Administration

·        Seek sustainability for future program funding and site locations

·       Assist to recruit, train, recognize, and retain program participates, including volunteers

·       Assist in maintenance of accurate records on screening, job descriptions,
placements, and evaluations of volunteers

Technical Assistance

·       Provide field expertise to community and partners

·       Serve on community boards and committees

·       Submit articles or other information to internal and external publications

·       Participate in community events

Other Duties as Assigned

·       Conduct activities to foster a positive public image of West Virginia State University Extension and West Virginia State University, an 1890 Land-
Grant Institution

·       Represent West Virginia State University Extension with appropriate
individuals, agencies, and organizations on a state, regional, national, and
international basis

·       Work collaboratively with other Extension Agents and staff to create and
deliver interdisciplinary programs. This includes programs with West
Virginia University Extension Service and other university partners as well
as external agency and organizational partners

·       Create and deliver professional presentations that highlight ANR work at
WVSU and assist with delivery at conferences

·       Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the position include: management of project team partners to achieve designated benchmarks; recruit, interview, and retain community volunteers. Position may, at times, supervise Extension Associates, Interns, and student workers.  Appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining volunteers; addressing complaints and resolving problems are expected when in a supervisory role.

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