Extension Program Manager

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $60K - $80K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ September 23rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

UF/IFAS is hiring an Extension Program Manager to develop training materials and support the pesticide safety education mission of the Pesticide Information Office (PIO). The role involves creating educational content, collaborating with extension faculty and state agencies, and delivering training programs across Florida to enhance pesticide safety and compliance.

Highlights

Develop asynchronous courses, training manuals, exams, and public communications related to pesticide safety and regulations.
Collaborate with county extension faculty, statewide specialists, and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Deliver training events and participate in stakeholder engagements, including statewide and national meetings.
Create and manage online and print training materials, including blogs and publications in trade journals and EDIS.
Plan and coordinate work independently and as part of a team with the Director of the PIO and advisory board.
Required bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience or equivalent combination; master’s degree preferred in related fields such as agricultural sciences or communication.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; willingness to learn pesticide knowledge and new software.
Compensation range between $60,000 and $80,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Interact regularly with diverse pesticide users across agriculture, urban pest control, and natural resource management sectors.
Provide reports for national pesticide safety committees and collaborate with other states’ extension programs.