Extension Program Specialist

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Education/Training/Instructional Design, Agricultural Sciences
Department:  - AG-PESTICIDE INFO OFFICE

Extension Program Specialist

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Written communication and training materials. This includes regular submission of blog material for the PIO blog. Regular EDIS publications related to pesticide safety and compliance. Trade journal publications related to FDACS and EPA regulations, requirements, and general pesticide safety tips. Editing and contribution to training manuals and certification exams.

Support and occasional presentations at statewide stakeholder and IST training events. This will require attendance at various extension training events, field days, and other stakeholder events to deliver material related to pesticide safety and compliance. This will include creating original PowerPoint and other training materials as well as delivering already prepared presentations and materials.

Online training materials. This will include managing already established asynchronous training materials and vetting submitted courses for hosting on the PIO training website. Additionally, this position would include creating brand new courses and materials for courses the enhance interactivity and stakeholder engagement with the material. Entire courses might need to be created in collaboration with the director of the PIO and the team at Faculty Instructional Resources and Support Team (FIRST).

Collaboration with the advisory board and other duties as assigned. A leadership team of county faculty will serve as an advisory board for the PIO. This position would include working directly with this team to facilitate statewide training materials, feedback to the PIO, and better tracking and reporting of the efforts of the PIO. Additional duties may include travel to professional meetings and other needs as they arise.

Commensurate with education and experience

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of expertise and at least 2 years of experience in a related or equivalent field. The following are some degree areas of interest:
Biology, Agricultural Communication, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Policy, and other related fields.

Master’s degree in a related field, including but not limited to – ag communication, agricultural sciences, entomology, agricultural education.

• Candidate should be able to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments independently and work as part of a team toward organizational objectives.
• Candidate should have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates may not have deep pesticide knowledge, but a willingness and desire to learn.
• Creative communication skills and an ability to learn new software programs is a plus.
• Prior educational experience is a plus.
  
  Candidates will interact with stakeholders via email, phone, and in person.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

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Advertised: 15 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 15 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time