Extension Program Assistant-Agriculture

Posting Number

PG190887CE

Position Number

W-

Position Type

NC Cooperative Extension

Job City & State

Hendersonville, NC

Department

NC Cooperative Extension
- Henderson County

Working Title

Extension Program Assistant-Agriculture

Appointment

12 Month Recurring

Job Type

Full-Time
- Permanent

FTE

.9375

Work Schedule

Monday
- Friday 8:30am– 5pm business hours, with occasional flex hours to attend night and/or weekend events and to support agricultural programs.

Essential

Job Duties

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.
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
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Benefits Programs
• Wolf Perks!

You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential  you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition () and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
This position is a full-time (.94 FTE), 37.5-hour per week position. The position is 100% county funded.
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 citizens. For more information visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Henderson County is in western North Carolina and is considered an emerging urban area, yet still has a large rural community.

For more information about Henderson County, visit the county website at https:// Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to extension agricultural staff in the execution of their programs both in the office, the field and the classroom.
• Works with tree fruit, vegetable, small fruit, ornamental and livestock programs as needed.
• Helps to organize, establish, maintain, and collect data from various on-farm trials.
• Compiles and summarizes data from trials; prepares and completes a variety of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Reviews and verifies records and reports to ensure required information is complete and accurate.
• Searches for research-based information relative to assignments or programs using online reference libraries, internet searches, office files and reference manuals.
• Helps prepare for events which may include workshops, conferences, production meetings, field days, classes, and advisory committee meetings.
• Participates in the Master Gardener Program as requested by the Consumer Horticulture agent. This may include teaching classes, organizing volunteers and helping with management of the Bountiful Harvest Community Garden and other community gardens.
• Works with the Master Pomology program and Extension Apple Variety Block at the instruction of the Tree Fruit Agent.

Other Work/Responsibilities

• May serve as a program liaison for the Agents or as a representative for the programs as requested.

Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises

N/A

Identify if the Position is Mandatory / Essential / Key

Not Applicable

Minimum Experience/Education

The minimum requirement for employment with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) is a high-school diploma or equivalent. Advanced training in related fields is preferred.

Department Required Skills

• Knowledge of computer applications is required including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good interpersonal communication skills…