Viticulture Extension Educator Job Posting 1052

Viticulture Extension Educator - Posting No. 1052

Date Posted

July 06, 2007

Employer

Cornell University Cooperative Extension

Location

Job Description

Provide commercial grape growers / producers with the knowledge and resources necessary to assess production and management practices that will enhance profitability and sustain growth of the grape and wine industry in the Lake Erie region
Provide leadership for planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs
Provide producers and industry with a framework to analyze production and management alternatives and to maximize profit opportunities
Plan and implement educational programs utilizing a variety of methods including direct teaching
One-on-one consultations with key producers and industry partners related to program development
Initiate and conduct field demonstrations and in-depth applied research projects
Participate in collaborative research projects with other university and extension faculty and staff
Responsible for day-to-day operations and fiscal accountability
Participate in professional development opportunities appropriate to program and personal skill enhancement
Define and develop reporting mechanisms for producer-focused "measurable" outcomes
Analyze and evaluate major program efforts with the input of all program partners and make recommendations for enhancing these efforts
Communicate evaluations results, finds, and recommendations as appropriate
Meet the evaluation and reporting requirements of all funding partners

Job Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Master's Degree with a concentration in Viticulture or a closely related filed required
Coursework in soils, plant physiology, entomology, plant pathology, agriculture economics, education, and communication desired

Minimum Experience:

Two years relevant experience in Cooperative Extension, Agribusiness, Grape Production, Adult Education, or closely related field required
Five years relevant experience and knowledge and / or experience in current and emerging Grape and Wine Production and Marketing practices desired

* Send letter of intent, resume, and transcripts to contact address.

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Salary

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Contact Information

Connie Kan

Area Fruit Extention Educator-Viticulture
Viticulture Search Committee
Box 26 Kennedy Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853

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