Extension Agent, Ag, Urban Ag​/Horticulture; Assistant, Associate or Agent

Position Information

Posting Number: PG190897CE

Position Number: SC-

Position Type: NC Cooperative Extension

Job City & State:
Charlotte, NC

Department: NCCE Mecklenburg County

Working Title:

Extension Agent, Ag, Urban Ag /Horticulture (Assistant, Associate or Full Agent)

Appointment: 12 Month Recurring

Job Type: Full-Time - Permanent

FTE: 1.00

North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) in Mecklenburg County is seeking a Horticulture and Urban Agriculture Agent to provide dynamic leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of effective educational programs to meet the needs for commercial and consumer horticulture and urban agriculture, including small farms. This position is also responsible for pesticide education and certification programs. A general knowledge of sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices specific to an urban area is preferred.

The position may be hired at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Agent level if the selected candidate meets the required qualifications.

As a key member of the Extension office in Mecklenburg County, the agent will develop and market impactful educational programs. This role requires a high degree of self-direction, project management expertise, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with community members, organizations, and agency partners. Working with a team, the agent will lead the Extension Master Gardener Program in Mecklenburg County.

The position will have a 75% focus on commercial horticulture and urban agriculture and a 25% focus on consumer horticulture/Master Gardener management
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Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are a model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians.

Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom or school bell.

North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina residents.

Mecklenburg County is located in the southwestern region of North Carolina. According to the Office of State Budget and Management, the 2025 population was 1,219,208, making Mecklenburg County the second-most populous county in North Carolina. Its county seat is Charlotte, the state's largest city. North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Mecklenburg County operates within the County Manager's Office and partners with a vast number of organizations to expand its programmatic efforts.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs addressing the needs of commercial horticulture, urban agriculture, small farms, and consumer horticulture.
• Provide leadership and management for the Extension Master Gardener Program in Mecklenburg County.
• Develop and market impactful educational programs for diverse audiences throughout the county.
• Coordinate pesticide education and certification programs to meet county clientele needs.
• Provide services related to plant and insect diagnostics, production recommendations, and other technical support.
• Provide educational support to small farms and commercial ornamental/nursery landscape plant production businesses.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with…