The New York Aquaculture Specialist will serve as a primary resource on Aquaculture science, technology, business, and economics.
You will be responsible for integrating Sea Grant Extension and University aquaculture programming initiatives in a statewide, regional, and/or national context.
Specifically, the position will:
- Provide extension programming related to all forms of aquaculture, from shellfish to finfish to seaweed, from land-based to open water systems.
- Develop extension, outreach, and educational materials and training programs to support a vibrant and sustainable aquaculture industry and related research agenda for New York State.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate a stakeholder engagement process for identifying the status, constraints, and opportunities for aquaculture in New York.
The job duties include:
- Developing, disseminating, and applying sound scientific, technical, and related research knowledge to support sustainable aquaculture.
- Planning and conducting extension education programs related to aquaculture and developing significant new subject matter materials such as curricula and extension education publications.
- Developing networks of volunteers and/or public/private professionals (experts) to assist in educational program development.
- Providing leadership for the design, execution, and analysis of extension/outreach program evaluations.
- Actively pursuing outside grants and contracts.
Requirements:
We are looking for an individual who excels at building relationships with multiple stakeholders, such as environmental groups, fishers, and aquaculture businesses. We need someone who is self-motivated and has strong customer service skills with a focus on excellence. Additionally, we need someone who has:
- Master’s degree in Aquaculture, Agricultural Economics, Business, or other related fields.
- 2+ years of experience working with outreach or similar public education program.
- Knowledge of principles, theory, research, extension methods, and educational materials in the subject matter field related to aquaculture.
- Advanced computer skills and the ability to use computer and long-distance education technologies in this area of extension programming expertise.
- Demonstrated ability to develop K-12 and/or adult education programs.
- Define, conduct, and interpret original applied research and/or demonstration projects.
- Lead and effectively participate in professional team efforts.
- Relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, various stakeholders (e.g., fishers, shipping interests, non-consumptive recreation users, etc.), community and professional leaders, and targeted audiences.
- Communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels.
- Ability to work effectively independently or within groups.
- Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position and have reliable transportation, as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience engaging with diverse communities etc.
- Experience using long-distance education technologies in extension or outreach.
Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted by September 25, 2022
Location: Stony Brook, New York
Contract: This is a two-year appointment with possible extension depending on funding and performance.
