Education Program Specialist

About the role

The Penn State Nutrient Management Education Program (NMEP) is hiring an Education Program Specialist. This is a new position with the NMEP.

Responsibilities

• Support accreditation of the Pennsylvania Act 38 and Act 49 programs.
• Participate in organization and instruction of state-mandated certification trainings under the approved contract between Penn State and the State Conservation Commission of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
• Provide continuing education training, real-time technical assistance to users, and reporting to the State Conservation Commission.
• Act as a liaison to advance state NMEP environmental goals with agencies, industry, Extension teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Attend routine organizing meetings of NMEP partners and serve on committees as needed.
• Identify and provide solutions for complex challenges, working individually, as a team member, and as a project leader.
• Develop and organize educational outreach of the Pennsylvania Nutrient and Odor Management Plans and associated planning tools.
• Lead coordination of certification programming events.
• Develop outreach user guides, news articles, and continuing education presentations.
• Ensure the quality of scholarship and delivery of the Pennsylvania Nutrient and Odor Management Plans and associated planning tools.
• Work with Penn State Extension to provide crossover educational programming and continuing education.

Requirements

• Strong agricultural and conservation foundations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required Certifications: None

Skills

• Outreach and communication skills
• Technical expertise in agriculture and conservation
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $54,060.00 - $78,444.00.

Schedule

This position has the opportunity to work remotely or a hybrid schedule.