Program Director For Aquaculture Extension
Company: Aquatic Network
Location: Columbus
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
- Program Director For Aquaculture ExtensionProgram Director For
Aquaculture ExtensionThe Program Director for Aquaculture Extension
works under the direction of the Assistant Extension Director of
Agriculture and Natural Resources within the College of Food,
Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences to provide high-level
planning, coordination and implementation of effective and
comprehensive region-wide Extension programming. Working in
conjunction with the North Central Region Aquaculture Center
(NCRAC), this position will provide leadership for the development
and implementation of regional research and extension projects
which improve production and productivity of aquaculture farming
operations across the North Central Region, will participate in
state aquaculture conferences across the North Central Region; and
will work directly with aquaculture producers across the North
Central Region; participate in national aquaculture
conferences.Programming includes multiple annual hands-on
activities and training programs geared towards new and established
farmers; have established connections in the United States
aquaculture community which will lead to more effective workshops
and trainings by bringing in experts on various topics from
different regions of the country as applicable; creates and leads
an OSU Urban Aquaculture/Aquaponic Task Force to increase
Extension's ability to educate urban farmers more effectively -
especially in areas of Ohio that have significant food deserts;
identifies and addresses areas of weakness regarding Aquaculture
Extension programming and works with the OSU Extension team to
increase effectiveness; responsible for establishing and
strengthening partnerships with associations and organizations for
potential revenue avenues in a liaison fashion for aquaculture
farmers (e.g. restaurant and grocer associations, Ohio Department
of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, Ohio Department of
Agriculture, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency); works closely
with regional and nation-wide associations to encourage aquaculture
recognition and assistance in the state of Ohio; enhances
connections with Ohio Sea Grant to foster growing relationships to
increase Extension programming; works closely with the Ohio
aquaculture industry on on-farm research and demonstration projects
which aim to intensify production and evaluates economic
feasibility of intensification as available; supervises program
personnel as grant funding affords; edits, participates in and
coordinates OSU's new Buckeye Aquafarming newsletter to increase
technology transfer; participates in and leads grant projects which
specifically foster new applied research knowledge for the Ohio
aquaculture community or leads to an extended Extension
programming; increases contact within CFAES and beyond within OSU
to increase guest lectures given to undergraduate and graduate
students which encourages a more comprehensive understanding of
aquaculture to the next generation; serves on and leads multiple
internal and external boards. The program director is expected to
develop a nationally recognized extramural funded research and
extension program including presenting at regional and national
meetings and publishing research results in appropriate refereed
and non-refereed outlets.MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's
degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree in relevant field
may be desirable. 6 years of relevant experience required. 8-12
years of relevant experience preferred.This position location is to
be determined/statewide.
Keywords: Aquatic Network, Columbus , Program Director For Aquaculture Extension, Executive , Columbus, Ohio
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