• Teach leadership development content, including personal leadership, group dynamics, communication skills, strategic thinking, and public issues education.
• Plan, facilitate, and evaluate multi-day seminars and other educational events that support curriculum goals.
• Engage with Fellows, program alumni, and stakeholders to support learning, professional growth, and program goals.
• Communicate with and coordinate guest speakers, trainers, facilitators, and tour hosts to support effective seminar delivery.
• Manage seminar budgets, prepare estimates, track expenses, and ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Work with tour operators to plan international study tours and facilitate related educational activities.
• Remain current in leadership education through ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to the field through creative and scholarly activities such as developing educational materials, participating in applied research, presenting at conferences, and publishing Extension or peer-reviewed materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the program’s mission and success.

• Knowledge of leadership principles, including personal leadership, group dynamics, communication, and adaptive leadership.
• Experience teaching or facilitating in areas such as communication, civil discourse, conflict management, and using self-assessment instruments. Familiarity with tools like Myers-Briggs, CliftonStrengths, Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI), Kirton Adaption-Innovation Inventory (KAI), Enneagram, and Crucial Conversations.
• Understanding of public policy, civic engagement, and community leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Experience planning events, coordinating guest speakers, and managing program budgets is preferred.
• Have an appreciation for agriculture and rural communities.

• A bachelor’s degree in leadership development, extension education, community development, public administration, adult education, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience teaching career professionals and other adults in leadership and/or management, with demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of people.
• Knowledge and use of computer technology for educational programming and management.
• Personal transportation and valid driver’s license required. Must be willing to travel throughout the state of Maryland and Washington DC as needed.
• Flexible work schedule required for delivering evening and occasional weekend educational programs and activities as determined by program needs.
• This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of the Criminal History Record Check.

• A master’s degree in leadership development, extension education, community development, public administration, adult education, or a related field.
• Three years of leadership and management experience demonstrated with evidence of being able to work well with agricultural and community leaders.
• Extension or similar work experience in formal or non-formal community-based education.
• Ability and experience in using social media to engage clientele.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

• This position frequently presents information through vocal and written communication to individuals of various backgrounds.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move items, set-up, and teardown displays, AV equipment, tables, and chairs at many teaching sites. Able to lift 20 lbs.
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data and presentations.
• This position requires the employee to work outdoors primarily for field visits to farms and outdoor spaces occasionally throughout the year.
• Able to traverse farm fields and other agricultural operations and uneven terrain.

Location: This position is located off-campus at the Wye Research and Education Center in Queenstown, MD.

Additional Information:
Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States at the time of hiring. The department will not provide sponsorship for work visa requirements.

Required Application Materials:

A complete application packet must include the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume or CV
• Copies of Transcript (unofficial)
• Three (3) References, each with name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.

Please note that you may upload multiple documents within the same upload field when submitting your application.

Best Consideration Date: 01/02/2026

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes