Extension Learning and Development Specialist - Dairy Goat

Extension Learning and Development Specialist - Dairy Goat page is loaded## Extension Learning and Development Specialist - Dairy Goat locations:
Ames, IAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R18749##

Position Title:

Extension Learning and Development Specialist - Dairy Goat## Job Group:

Professional & Scientific## Required

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience##

Preferred Qualifications:

Background in instructional/curriculum design and knowledge of curriculum development tools such as Articulate 360, etc.
Experience organizing and implementing online education and in-person training programs and assessing their effectiveness.
Demonstrated knowledge related to the dairy industry, animal science, and/or animal agriculture.
Experience applying Extension frameworks to deliver instruction for audiences with varying levels of experience or learning goals.
Experience interpreting technical or research-based content and translating it into accessible educational materials for youth, college students, and adult learners.##

Job Description:

If so, the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Extension and Outreach team is currently seeking applicants for a Learning and Development Specialist II that will focus on providing training for dairy goat production and sustainability. This position is specifically designed to provide educational development support for a USDA Sustainable Agricultural Systems grant related to dairy goat production in the United States.

For more information about this project, please visit our website at .
** What You'll Do:
*** Develop and deliver integrated extension and outreach programming focused on dairy goat production and sustainability.
* Create producer‐focused training modules, workshops, field days, webinars, podcasts, publications, and videos.
* Coordinate with project co‐PIs and partner institutions on extension strategies and outreach content.
* Design and deploy training modules for practicing veterinarians.
* Prepare instructional materials and maintain regular communication with project leaders and stakeholders.
* Collect and analyze participant feedback through surveys and other assessment tools.
* Assist in developing and delivering an intensive dairy goat production and sustainability workshop for high‐school students.
* Evaluate success of all educational programs and objectives.
* Assist with the creation of a 1‐credit undergraduate elective on dairy goat sustainability, including packaging materials for online use.
* Develop educational tools to support veterinary students working with small‐scale production animal operations.

This is a fixed-term position with an end date of 3/23/2028 with the opportunity for renewal.

Occasional travel will be involved in this role.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

This posting will be open until filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications need to be submitted before March 23rd, 2026.
** About Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension and Outreach:
** Agriculture is important to Iowa. We grow crops and raise livestock to feed our nation and beyond. Much of Iowa’s economy thrives on our rich agricultural heritage and ANR Extension and Outreach plays an important role in providing research-based information and resources to educate Iowa’s farmers, producers and agribusinesses. Our programs impact all Iowans, whether they live in a rural or urban area, and have been developed to improve our quality of life.
** Level Guidelines*
* • Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals  
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues  
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems  
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests  
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff  
• May lead projects of moderate scope…