Southwest District Water Educator

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Monday- Friday 8am to 5pm
Occasional evenings and weekends

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.

The District Extension Water Educator is a member of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension and is responsible for carrying out the agricultural water conservation initiative and promoting education and best management practices related to water and conservation both with adult and youth audiences. This position is administratively attached to the District Extension Office and administratively reports to the District Extension Director. This position will also work closely with the Extension Irrigation Specialist to strengthen the extension and applied research program focusing on agricultural water conservation. Programmatically, the District Agriculture & Natural Resources Program Development Coordinator will provide leadership in developing a plan of work and coordinating overall work flow.

- Ability to effectively relate to agricultural industry and clientele, University, county and state faculty and staff, state agency representatives, and professional associations
- Demonstrated abilities in the areas of planning, organizing, budgeting, personnel management, motivation and team building
- Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication
- Broad understanding of irrigation management and relationships with green industry production practices
- Ability to learn about all of the services and resources available to county Extension clientele and the ability to assist clientele with access to these services and resources
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county, district, and state staff, local government employees, and clientele
- Proficiency in current word processing and data management (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Proficiency in ArcGIS Mapping is a plus

Will work outside in adverse conditions; lift and carry 25 lbs; stand on feet for extended periods of time.; climb ladder; attend meetings and events (some after the normal working hours of 8-5 pm).

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Aid in the development and conduction of educational programs for both youth and adult audiences