Marine Aquaculture Outreach

Assistant Extension Educator In-Residence

Marine Aquaculture Outreach

Department of Extension / Connecticut Sea Grant College Program

University of Connecticut, Avery Point Campus, Groton

The Department of Extension and the Connecticut Sea Grant College Program are seeking applications for an Assistant Extension Educator-in residence position, which will be located at the University of Connecticut, Avery Point Campus in Groton, CT. The successful candidate for this position will help develop and implement a Community Supported Aquaculture project, provide training and coursework in shellfish aquaculture methods, respond to stakeholder requests for assistance with business planning for shellfish aquaculture, and contribute to the implementation of the marine aquaculture extension work plan. The Extension educator will be a faculty member in the Department of Extension, and a staff member of the Connecticut Sea Grant College Program. The person in this position will work closely with the Associate Extension Educator for marine aquaculture, and will report to the Head of the Department of Extension, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and to the Director of Connecticut Sea Grant. For more information on Sea Grant, refer to http://www.seagrant.uconn.edu/.

Duties and responsibilities: 1) In conjunction with the Sea Grant Aquaculture Extension Team, implement an investigation into a Community Supported Aquaculture project; 2) develop coursework and offer training in shellfish aquaculture methods; 3) respond to stakeholder requests for assistance with business planning for shellfish aquaculture; 4) contribute content for Sea Grant’s Online Resource Guide for Aquaculture web site and industry newsletters; and 5) participate in relevant committee meetings as well as in professional associations and trade shows.

Minimum Qualifications: 1) An earned master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to marine aquaculture; 2) minimum of three years related experience or equivalent training, including one year of experience in outreach and/or education; 3) strong interpersonal skills; 4) good organizational skills; 5) ability to work independently and in a team setting; 6) demonstrated superior communication skills, including public speaking and writing of educational materials; 7) proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. In addition the candidate must have car and valid driver's license, or provide own transportation to and from meeting sites.. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, is required to reach target audiences; some out-of-state travel will also be necessary. The successful candidate will be required at a minimum to attend the following events: Sea Grant Academy February 28 - March 6, 2011 and another session TBD in Fall 2011 and the National Aquaculture Extension Conference June 5-8, 2011.

Preferred Qualifications: 1) Experience in writing and managing grants; 2) business planning skills; 3) familiarity with Cooperative Extension/Sea Grant Extension non-advocacy, research-based, educational programming.

This full-time end-date, grant-funded position is subject to renewal annually, contingent on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Initial appointment is anticipated to begin January 1, 2011 and continue through December 31, 2011.

To Apply: To apply please visit the University’s Husky Hire online applicant system at: http://www.jobs.uconn.edu. Applicants must submit a cover letter with curriculum vita and contact information (including email addresses) for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Search #2011261. The University of is an EEO/AA employer.

Questions: Tessa Getchis 860-405-9104 or tessa.getchis@uconn.edu. Please apply through the Husky Hire online applicant system at: http://www.jobs.uconn.edu

Tessa Getchis

Associate Extension Educator

Connecticut Sea Grant and Department of Extension

University of Connecticut

1080 Shennecossett Road

Groton, CT 06340-6048

(860) 405-9104 / fax (860) 405-9109

tessa.getchis@uconn.edu

http://web2.uconn.edu/seagrant/

Office Hours: Mon-Wed