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<p class="MsoNormal">Forward on behalf of Dr. Hannah Burrack<u></u><u></u></p>
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 21, 2025 3:04 PM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> FW: Vacancy Announcement - Extension Educator, Integrated Pest Management Extension Educator<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="color:black">Worthy, Laura <<a href="mailto:worthyl1@MSU.EDU" target="_blank">worthyl1@MSU.EDU</a>><br>
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<b>Subject: </b>Vacancy Announcement - Extension Educator, Integrated Pest Management Extension Educator<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><u>MSU Extension Employees:</u></i></b><i> In an effort to reach the best qualified individuals and build broad and diverse candidate pools, please share the posting information below with colleagues, community partners, constituents,
cultural organizations, etc. with whom you work, and feel may assist in this endeavor. The attached one-page flyer can also be shared. I<span style="color:#201f1e">f you or these agencies have questions, please feel free to contact MSUE HR (</span></i><a href="mailto:msue.hr@msu.edu" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:blue">msue.hr@msu.edu</span></i></a><i><span style="color:#201f1e">). </span></i><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:.25pt"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;letter-spacing:-.1pt">MSU Extension</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;letter-spacing:-.1pt">Extension Educator – Integrated Pest Management Extension Educator, #1017305, Kent County, District 7</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">MSU EXTENSION AGRICULTURE AND AGRIBUSINESS INSTITUTE<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-4989579854352990262_bookmark0"><b><span style="font-size:24.0pt">Position Information</span></b></a><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-4989579854352990262_bookmark1"><span style="color:white;background:#17453a">Position Title
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<p class="MsoNormal">Extension Educator<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-4989579854352990262_bookmark2"><span style="color:white;background:#17453a">Salary
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<p class="MsoNormal">Commensurate with education and experience<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-4989579854352990262_bookmark3"><span style="color:white;background:#17453a">Benefits
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<p class="MsoNormal">Comprehensive benefits package:<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.hr.msu.edu/benefits/index.html" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">https://www.hr.msu.edu/benefits/index.htm</span></a><a href="https://www.hr.msu.edu/benefits/index.html" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">l</span></a><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-4989579854352990262_bookmark4"><span style="color:white;background:#17453a">Location
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<p class="MsoNormal">Kent County<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-4989579854352990262_bookmark5"><span style="color:white;background:#17453a">To Apply</span></a> Current MSU Employees:<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Access the EBS portal. Under the My Career and Training section, select the Careers @ MSU tile to view Internal Job Postings.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>External Applicants:</b><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://careers.msu.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Visit
</span></a><a href="http://careers.msu.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">http://careers.msu.edu</span></a><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Posting Number: </b><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">#1017305<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Application Deadline: </b><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">02/17/2025<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-4989579854352990262_bookmark6"><span style="color:white;background:#17453a">Contact for Questions
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="color:blue"><a href="mailto:msue.hr@msu.edu" target="_blank">msue.hr@msu.edu</a></span></u><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-4989579854352990262_bookmark7"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Integrated Pest Management Extension Educator</span></b></a><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-4989579854352990262_bookmark8"><span style="color:white;background:#17453a">Position Overview
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<p class="MsoNormal">You will provide local and statewide leadership and educational programming in Integrated Pest Management in apple and tree fruit industries, supporting tree fruit growers in west Michigan to improve sustainability
of their industries.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Through collaboration in research, engagement with community members, and dissemination of research-based information through various methods, including in-person and multimedia programming and written communications, you will explore and
implement programs that lead to knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that will improve the viability of the tree fruit industries. You will also develop, produce, and deliver tree fruit integrated pest management outreach materials with messaging and content
that is accessible and inclusive and is consistent with the Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute messaging. This information will be essential to help Michigan tree fruit producers compete nationally and internationally with modern growing systems that incorporate
cutting edge and technologically advanced IPM strategies, so to assist farmers to grow, harvest, and market a high-quality crop.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This position may be eligible to utilize a flexible work environment, however, there is an expectation to work from the Kent County Extension Office, Grand Rapids, Michigan. The needs, responsibilities, and opportunities of an individual’s
position and office location drive the ability and amount of work- location flexibility.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-4989579854352990262_bookmark9">This position is a full-time, fixed term end-dated appointment, renewable annually based upon successful performance and continued funding.</a><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:white;background:#17453a">Qualifications </span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-4989579854352990262_bookmark10"><b>Minimum Qualifications </b></a><b>(see full description for complete list of requirements)</b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, or crop science with a knowledge of integrated pest management principles or related
field must be earned by date of hire.<u></u><u></u></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-4989579854352990262_bookmark11"><span style="color:white;background:#17453a">Application Process
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/listing/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">View full description and apply through the
</span></a><a href="https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/listing/" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">MSU careers</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">
</span>page. <b>Search for posting 1017305 using the Job Search field.</b><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Application Deadline: <span style="color:black;background:yellow">
February 17, 2025</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">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.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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