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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking an Extension Educator (Pesticide Extension Educator) trained in Entomology, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Crop and Soil Sciences, or other related field to join our nationally recognized Penn State Pesticide Education Program. As a member of the Pesticide Education Program, the individual will be responsible for actively working with Penn State Extension, The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, K-12 schools, Master Gardeners, and Master Watershed Stewards, to identify important educational learning objectives, develop numerous educational materials, and present at educational events to support these learning objectives throughout the state. The individual will be expected to:

• Support the program’s established deliverables, which are set by funding partners.

• Develop original content to engage audiences through innovative educational methods such as online courses, videos, and electronic publications in addition to traditional publications and in-person presentations.

• Provide pesticide safety content directed primarily to applicators, teachers, instructors, and volunteers throughout the state to share a message to accomplish three objectives: 1) adopt application practices that contribute to improved water quality through reduced pesticide drift and groundwater contamination; 2) educate applicators and consumers on proper application, storage, and disposal of pesticides; 3) improve pesticide management practices to reduce human exposure.

Critical responsibilities will include:

• Providing in-service training on pest management and pesticide safety to agricultural science teachers, extension educators, and other instructors.

• Working with Agricultural Science teachers to improve training on pest management and pesticide safety topics for the classroom.

• Developing, updating, and promoting existing pest management and pesticide safety curriculum, online courses, and supporting materials;

• Promoting the Program through social media outlets.

• Coordinating distribution of Poison Prevention Program materials and delivery for Master Gardener volunteers.

• Assisting in the design and development of educational exhibits and supporting materials as well as attending shows.

The critical outcomes