Extension Agent, Ag-Hort (Assistant, Associate, or Full

Position Title

Extension Agent, Ag-Hort (Assistant, Associate, or Full)

PG190878CE

NE-

NC Cooperative Extension

Manteo, NC

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.

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This position will be responsible for Horticulture programming in Dare County. The Horticulture Agent is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating an outcome-based program addressing issues and opportunities identified in Dare County. The agent must have technical competence in both consumer and commercial horticulture and in the delivery of non-formal education programs, as well as the identification of plants and pests and the diagnosis of plant problems.

The agent develops and works with stakeholder-based committees that provide direction for Extension programs; works with community organizations to effectively link Extension with local resources and clients; and assists effectively with recruiting, training, and managing Extension Master Gardener and other volunteers to expand outreach efforts. In addition, the agent will provide support to community gardens and work towards developing a youth horticulture program.

The Agent works with homeowners, community groups, commercial horticultural crop producers, professional landscape and turf professionals, and others to increase their knowledge of horticultural issues and implementation of best management practices. Additional responsibilities include assisting with recruiting and training new Master Gardeners, pesticide education as it pertains to horticulture and the green industry, and developing and coordinating youth horticulture programs. The person must be self-directed, have the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and schedules, possess effective oral and written communication skills, and be willing to work with broad audiences.

Grant writing and project management experience is essential. Computer, organization, interpersonal and networking skills are crucial for success. Ability to effectively deliver information via mass media including television, radio and social media is expected. Candidates must be willing to work with the staff to support the entire Extension program.

The professional in this position must be energetic, enjoy working with individuals as well as groups, be able to work with audiences, and have the ability to manage multiple tasks with little supervision. He or she must possess a high degree of subject matter competence, have the ability to work independently and as a team member interdisciplinary across subject matters as well as develop subject‑matter-related 4‑H youth horticulture programming.

One of the following educational requirements: – A Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in an agricultural or related field. The minimum GPA requirement will be waived for NCCE Program Associates with a Bachelor’s degree. – A Bachelor’s degree and the completion of at least one-half of coursework in a Master’s degree curriculum with a cumulative grade point average 3.0 or higher with at least one of the degrees in an agricultural or related field.

– Completion of a Master’s degree with at least one of the degrees in an agricultural or…