County Extension Director

County Extension Director Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for a comprehensive Extension program that meets the needs of all segments of the population, including agriculture, horticulture, health, youth, and community development.
• Lead and coordinate the County Extension staff, including supervising approximately six staff members, aligning program activities with county government priorities, and maintaining an effective advisory leadership system.
• Develop, market, and evaluate Extension programs, prepare budgets, and secure resources and funding.
• Facilitate staff development, training, and performance evaluations; manage the affirmative action plan.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with county agencies, schools, town officials, area agencies, and NC State and NC A&T universities.
• Preserve a regular active Extension Advisory Council that serves as an advisory and advocacy group.
• Communicate public policy issues, interpret policy, and present information to county leaders and the public.
• Travel within the district and occasionally outside the district as required.

• Master’s degree in Extension, educational programming, administration, organizational leadership, or public administration, with a minimum of three (3) years of service with Cooperative Extension or a similar university/community outreach organization.
• OR a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of ten (10) years of service with Cooperative Extension or a similar organization; or a Bachelor’s degree with less than ten years of experience but actively enrolled in an accredited graduate program and scheduled to obtain the degree within one year of hire.

• Administrative and supervisory experience, including human resource development, fiscal resource management, and external relations.
• Demonstrated leadership in Extension programming and volunteer management.
• Experience in human relations, negotiation, public relations, team building, and managing public policy issues.
• Ability to secure and manage outside funding and resources for innovative educational programming.
• Background in agriculture, family & consumer science, or 4‑H Youth Development is preferred but not required.

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License and reliable personal transportation.
• Driver’s license must be held within 60 days of hire.

• Paid time off
• Paid tuition
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Benefits Programs
• Wolf Perks

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