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Mississippi State University

Extension Associate

🇺🇸 Moss Point, MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Research

🗓️ July 11th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring an Extension Associate to support routine and specialized Extension and research duties focused on coastal conservation, restoration, environmental monitoring, stewardship, and education. The role involves leading and assisting with research, outreach, training, and grant management activities at the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

Highlights

  • Lead and assist with development, implementation, and evaluation of coastal conservation and restoration activities.
  • Organize meetings and co-lead workshops for project participants.
  • Prepare and disseminate outreach materials, technical reports, and publications.
  • Apply for and manage extramural funding.
  • Collect, interpret, and report environmental data.
  • Conduct literature reviews and perform sample collection/processing.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document/project management tools (e.g., Google Drive, Basecamp).
  • Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and ability to travel frequently along coastal MS and AL.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; experience with coastal and estuarine ecosystems is preferred.
  • Willingness to work long hours, in extreme weather, and occasionally in remote locations.