Animal Sciences and Forages Extension Agent – Northeast

Extending knowledge, improving lives! Make an impact in your community and in the lives of Alabamians. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is seeking qualifiedapplications for an Extension Agent (EA) to serve on the Animal Science & Forages Team. Applicants must be self-directed andable to thrive in a flexible work environment.

• Job Satisfaction! Be a part of life-changing work in your community!
• Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options!
• Work/life balance!
• 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year.
• 96 hours of sick leave accrued annually.
• 7 paid holidays in addition to 2 weeks of paid leave during
  
  Christmas/New Years when the University closes.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of achild (available for BOTH moms & dads).
• AU tuition assistance for you and your dependents after a yearof service.
• Generous state retirement plan along with other voluntaryretirement plan options and benefits.
• Fun, flexible & diverse work environment. Every day is different!
• Supportive leadership & peers. The ACES team supports youand your work!

The EA will participate as a cohesive member of the Animal Science and Forages Extension. This will include organizing, delivering,and evaluating educational programs for livestock, equine, andforage production. Programming should focus on research-based management practices and their environmental and animal well-beingimpacts. The EA will use multiple educational delivery methods to disseminate information to clientele including, but not limited to: printed communication, workshops/group meetings, applied research and demonstration projects on farms or using Auburn University research farms, farm consultation visits, social media and webresources.

The EA will participate in writing grants and in activities that support applied research/demonstrations beneficialto clientele. The EA will assist the team leader and administrator sin project outcome and impact evaluations. The EA is expected to be an integral part of the Animal Science and Forages team and assist in developing and implementing new programs as needed to meet producer needs and challenges.

The EA will join a highly motivated team of agents and specialists with severalexisting programs including, but not limited to Alabama Forage Focus, Beef and Pork Quality Assurance, Alabama Beef Cattle Improvement Association, and Value-Added marketing programming. TheEA may also provide expertise to support 4-H livestock and equineprogramming. The candidate will work with local clientele, advisory groups,commodity organizations, and other interested parties to determine program needs in the region.

As a team member, the EA will partner with Animal Science and Forages (ASF) team members and the region’sCounty Extension Director’s (CED’s) to plan, implement, and evaluate animal science and forages educational programs conducted in the region. Participating in regional and statediscipline-related associations, and other stakeholder groups, is important for the EA to develop a reputation as an educationalleader with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

A Bachelor's degree in animal science, agronomy or related fieldand applicable previous work experience in field of study.

Level 1 :
Bachelor's degree and 0 years of experience.

Level 2 :
Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience or Master's degree and 2 years of experience.

* Salary will be commensurate with relevant, professional work experience.

Focus of

Education:

Discipline related to extension programming.

Focus of

Experience:

Experience implementing, managing, or delivering educational programs in a relevant discipline, including formal and/or informal teaching methods.

Desired

Qualifications:

Master's degree in a related field is preferred.

This position involves regular travel to fulfill Extensionresponsibilities, and access to reliable transportation is essential.

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