Extension Learning and Development Specialist Dairy Goat
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Extension Learning and Development Specialist - Dairy GoatJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 3 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Background in instructional/curriculum design and knowledge of curriculum development tools such as Articulate 360 etc.Experience organizing and implementing online education and in-person training programsand assessing their effectiveness.
Demonstrated knowledge related to the dairy industry animal science and/or animal agriculture.
Experience applying Extension frameworks to deliver instruction for audiences with varying levels of experience or learning goals.
Experience interpreting technical or research-based content and translating it into accessible educational materials for youth college students and adult learners.
Job Description:
Are you looking for a role where your work truly mattersto producers students veterinarians and communities Do you want to join a team where mission-driven work and worklife balance go hand in hand
If so the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Extension and Outreach team is currently seeking applicants for a Learning and Development Specialist II that will focus on providing training for dairy goat production and sustainability. This position is specifically designed to provide educational development support for a USDA Sustainable Agricultural Systems grant related to dairy goat production in the United States. For more information about this project please visit our website at
What Youll Do:
Develop and deliver integrated extension and outreach programming focused on dairy goat production and sustainability.
Create producerfocused training modules workshops field days webinars podcasts publications and videos.
Coordinate with project coPIs and partner institutions on extension strategies and outreach content.
Design and deploy training modules for practicing veterinarians.
Prepare instructional materials and maintain regular communication with project leaders and stakeholders.
Collect and analyze participant feedback through surveys and other assessment tools.
Assist in developing and delivering an intensive dairy goat production and sustainability workshop for highschool students.
Evaluate success of all educational programs and objectives.
Assist with the creation of a 1credit undergraduate elective on dairy goat sustainability including packaging materials for online use.
Develop educational tools to support veterinary students working with smallscale production animal operations.
This is a fixed-term position with an end date of 3/23/2028 with the opportunity for renewal.
Occasional travel will be involved in this role.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
This posting will be open until filled. However to receive full consideration applications need to be submitted before March 23rd 2026.
About Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension and Outreach:
Agriculture is important to Iowa. We grow crops and raise livestock to feed our nation and beyond. Much of Iowas economy thrives on our rich agricultural heritage and ANR Extension and Outreach plays an important role in providing research-based information and resources to educate Iowas farmers producers and agribusinesses. Our programs impact all Iowans whether they live in a rural or urban area and have been developed to improve our quality of life.
Level Guidelines
Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex difficult and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
March 23 2028Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS808Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae(Required)
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter(Required)
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date:
March 9 2026Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R18749Required Experience:
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