Extension Specialist

🇺🇸 Stoneville, MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Learning & Development

🗓️ September 11th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring an Extension Specialist. The role leads an education and outreach program in the Center for Pollinator Health, focusing on pest and row crop management to protect honey bees and other pollinators. The specialist collaborates with stakeholders and a multidisciplinary team to transform knowledge and practices related to agricultural production and pollinator conservation.

Highlights

Lead education and outreach program on pollinator health and pest management in agriculture.
Coordinate collaboration with farmers, beekeepers, Extension agents, and industry partners.
Provide training and develop technical content for Extension multimedia and events.
Design and teach informal courses on pollinator protection.
Assist Extension staff and oversee resources for Extension activities.
Build partnerships with producers, companies, commodity boards, advocacy groups, government agencies, and researchers.
Prepare reports and proposals to expand Extension efforts.
Master's degree required in entomology, crop production, apiculture, or related field; ABDs considered.
Experience in agricultural production, pest management, and pollinator protection preferred.
Position involves significant computer use, outdoor work, driving, and occasional physical labor.