Career Opportunities from University of Illinois Extension

Extension Educator, Agriculture and Agribusiness (Horticulture)

Extension Educators will be expected to deliver research-based educational programs and to work within team settings that may consist of other Extension Educators, community professionals, and faculty within and outside of the College of ACES. The establishment of professional networks as well as the development of relationships with key stakeholder groups is vital to the success of Extension Educators. Extension Educators will be expected to deliver educational programs not only within their assigned multi-county unit, but as requested, to clientele within other units.

The Extension Educator, Agriculture and Agribusiness, is expected to concentrate programmatically in Horticulture. This programmatic concentration includes the development and delivery of high-impact and relevant educational programs and materials, and is required in the following areas: 1) production and protection of plants in urban and suburban ornamental landscapes, 2) fruit and vegetable production and protection, including organic and IPM plant protection systems. Strong leadership and delivery of programs will be provided to volunteers within the Master Gardener Program.

One full time position is available.
Location: Unit 6 – Cook County
(Position will be housed in Des Plaines, IL)
Additional positions may become available in other locations.