ANR Extension Agent - Hampshire Extension Office

Job Details

The WVU Extension Department at West Virginia University, located in Hampshire County (Romney, WV), is currently accepting applications for an ANR Extension Agent serving Hampshire County.

About the Opportunity

The WVU Extension Service is seeking a self-motivated individual who will implement a comprehensive Extension program in agriculture and natural resources (ANR) with a focus on agribusiness, consumer horticulture, local foods, and agritourism-related community development.

What You'll Do

Hampshire County is located in eastern West Virginia. This position will primarily work with farmers and landowners to enhance their production and management skills to improve the profitability and sustainability of their farm businesses and local foods endeavors.

This twelve-month position carries the academic rank of Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor, depending on the candidate's level of education.

Functions and Tasks of the Agent

• Conducts educational programs in his/her designated program area to help people more effectively interpret and use science-based findings.
• Assumes responsibility for developing and executing a Plan of Work.
• Involves the Extension Service Committee and community stakeholders.
• Uses the resources of the West Virginia University and the community to effectively implement county programs.
• Identifies, recruits, and develops volunteer leadership.
• Develops and uses appropriate systems for reporting program accomplishments.
• Actively participate with Extension work teams.
• Work in conjunction with 4-HYD Agent and county staff to support youth agriculture programming.

Teaching

Develop, market, deliver, facilitate, and evaluate non-credit educational programming in response to locally identified priority needs.

Service

Develops an understanding of the county, the needs of its citizens and Extension's role in meeting those needs.

Research

Uses knowledge of agriculture to inform and guide teaching and service.

Qualifications

• For the assistant professor consideration, a completed master's degree in an agricultural-related field of study is required.
• For visiting instructor consideration, a completed bachelor's degree in an agricultural-related field of study is required.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the following areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful experience in developing financial support for educational programs including grant writing.
• Experience in promoting, marketing or creating public awareness of program/services among key community decision-makers.

Special Requirements

• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to meet travel demands of position.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift and carry materials needed to conduct trainings.
• Must be able to pass the Children on Campus and Title IX required trainings.

Application Process

If you meet the stated requirements and would like to be considered for the position, ALL of the following information must be submitted using https://jobs.wvu.edu.