Extension Agent, Ag- Consumer Horticulture; Assistant, Associate or Agent

Extension Agent, Ag
- Consumer Horticulture (Assistant, Associate or Full Agent) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Special Instructions to applicants:

In addition to your application, please submit a resume, cover letter and the contact information for at least three (3) professional references.

Posting Number

Posting Number PG190888CE

Position Number

Position Number SE-

Position Type

Position Type NC Cooperative Extension

Department Information

Job City & State

Job City & State Whiteville, NC

Department

Department NCCE-Columbus County Center

System Information

Working Title

Working Title Extension Agent, Ag
- Consumer Horticulture (Assistant, Associate or Full Agent)

Appointment

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time - Permanent

FTE

FTE 1.00

Position Overview

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
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 the 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 and school bell. Check out this video on what it’s like to work for NC State Extension.
The position may be hired at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Agent level if the selected candidate meets the required qualifications.

While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:

• Paid time off
• Paid tuition
• Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Benefits Programs
• Wolf Perks!

Primary Purpose of Position
The Extension Agent – Consumer Horticulture, will be responsible for planning, conducting and evaluating non-formal educational programs and providing informational assistance related to consumer horticulture, community pest management, landscape and turf management, and urban forestry.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit
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 agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens.
At 954 sq. miles, Columbus County is the third largest county in North Carolina and is home to over 50,000 residents. Columbus County is famous for its small towns and friendly atmosphere. To find out more about Columbus County, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The agent in this position will be providing horticulture education to the citizens of Columbus County through a variety of programming experiences.
Responsibilities will include providing leadership and support for the established Extension Master Gardener Volunteers program. The successful candidate will meet regularly with Master Gardener Volunteers, coordinate monthly meetings, plan and facilitate continuing education opportunities, and support ongoing recruitment and training of new volunteers. Master Gardener Volunteers are actively engaged in the Extension program through plant clinics, seminars, workshops, plant sales and other educational and community outreach activities.

Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises

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