Penn State Extension is presently accepting candidates for an Extension Educator for Northampton County who will function as a team member of the Penn State Extension Horticulture, Entrepreneurship and Livestock Teams working directly with statewide faculty and staff.  Major responsibilities will include planning, implementing, conducting and evaluating a broad range of educational programs for adults who are starting a farm.  This job will be filled as a level 2. Requires a Bachelor’s degree plus one year of related experience (Master’s preferred).  Preference will be given to candidates who have one or more degrees in horticulture, agronomy, livestock, food systems, community development, etc.  Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and use of a private automobile. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with good possibility of refunding.
Deadline for applying is July 28, 2011. Visit http://psu.jobs/ job posting # 34448 for details. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity of its workforce.