Job of the Month: Compost Systems Extension Educator, Michigan State University Extension
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Organization: Michigan State University Extension
Date Posted: 11/4/2019
City: East Lansing
State: Michigan
Country: United States
Primary Category: Education
Type of Position: Full-Time
Education Requirement: Master's
Description & Details
As part of Michigan State University Extension and the Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute, this position provides local as well as statewide leadership and educational programming expertise in agricultural, commercial and municipal compost systems. This position will collaborate across work teams, Institutes and community groups and work with faculty, specialists and educators for advancement of the needs of the clientele. The individual will be tasked with designing, implementing and evaluating programming based on basic and applied research and the needs of clientele groups; ensuring dissemination of research-based information through various methods, including multi-media, personal education and written articles; and serving as an informational resource for Extension personnel and clientele.
The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert related to composting and other organics processing technologies, including the use of composting in response to mass animal mortality events. In coordination of outreach and Extension-related compost education activities, the compost systems educator will collaborate with academic and service units on the campus of MSU to develop a master plan for increasing campus organics diversion. This position will be responsible for development, maintenance and delivery of training of compost system operations, best management practices and standards required by state and federal programs.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. Michigan State University Extension employment opportunities are open to eligible/qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodations. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to agronomy, animal science, biosystem or agricultural engineering, crop and soil science or a related field of study must be earned by date of hire.
Application Process
To view the full position description and required qualifications, please visit the applicable Michigan State University careers page.
Applicants are asked to provide a current resume, cover letter and four (4) professional references (at least two prior supervisors), including email addresses.
This position is a full-time, fixed term end dated appointment.
Application Deadline: December 16, 2019
Contact
Dana Kirk, Manager, ADREC
Michigan State University
Phone: 517.432.6530
Cell: 517.281.5681
Email: kirkdana@msu.edu
