Extension Agent, Ag-Hort; Assistant, Associate

Position Overview

The Extension Agent, Ag‑Hort, will lead horticulture programming in Dare County, coordinating educational programs, developing volunteer outreach, supporting community gardens, and advancing youth horticulture initiatives.

• Paid time off
• Paid tuition
• Health insurance
• Flexible scheduling
• Retirement savings
• Supplemental benefits programs
• Wolf Perks

The Agent works with homeowners, community groups, commercial horticultural crop producers, professional landscape and turf professionals, and other stakeholders to increase knowledge of horticultural issues and best management practices. Additional responsibilities include recruiting and training Master Gardeners, pesticide education for horticulture and the green industry, developing and coordinating youth horticulture programs, grant writing, and project management. The Agent must be self‑directed, able to juggle multiple responsibilities, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and deliver information via mass media including television, radio, and social media.

One of the following:
1) Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 overall or 3.0 in an agricultural or related field (waived for NCCE Program Associates);
2) Bachelor’s with at least one‑half of Master’s coursework completed and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 with at least one degree in an agricultural or related field;
3) Master’s degree with at least one degree in an agricultural or related field.

• A bachelor’s degree in a horticulture‑related field; technical competence in horticulture and ability to deliver educational programs.
• Travel within the district required.
• Occasional travel outside the district required.

• Master’s degree at time of hiring (desired and encouraged).
• Work experience in horticulture including turf, ornamentals, home gardening, fruits, vegetables, pest management.
• Ability to manage volunteers, work as part of a team, strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong technology skills.

Valid North Carolina driver’s license within 60 days of hire, reliable personal transportation; no commercial driver license required.

NC State University is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive equal employment opportunities without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Disability accommodations are available upon request.