Penn State University - University Park, PA
posted 19 days ago
About the position
This position will assist with Agronomic Pesticide educational activities in Pennsylvania with a focus on Mercer and Butler Counties. Activities may include, but are not limited to: assisting with planning for pesticide meetings and other educational events, preparing supplies, contacting host locations, marketing, and coordinating local events. The role also involves preparing and presenting pesticide safety and agronomic integrated pest management information to groups of farmers at Penn State Extension, partnering organizations, and industry-sponsored meetings as needed by the statewide agronomy educator team. Meetings will be held both daytime and evenings across primarily western Pennsylvania. Additionally, the applicant will assist the local Agronomy Educator as needed with performing tasks outlined by the Field and Forage Crops Team, including providing support for winter agronomic workshops and programs. The use of CRM software systems to report impact data of activities to Penn State is also required, along with communication of activities with the team and area managers. Completing professional development and training online and in person as required is expected.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning for pesticide meetings and other educational events.
- Prepare supplies, contact host locations, market, and coordinate local events.
- Prepare and present pesticide safety and agronomic integrated pest management information to groups of farmers.
- Assist local Agronomy Educator with tasks outlined by the Field and Forage Crops Team.
- Provide support for winter agronomic workshops and programs.
- Use CRM software systems to report impact data of activities to Penn State.
- Communicate activities with the team and area managers.
- Complete professional development and training online and in person as required.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license and personal vehicle for travel.
- Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check.
- Standard background checks.
