"Associate Extension Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources - Warren County"

Job Description

This position will be housed in the Warren County Extension office and will serve as an animal science faculty for all five counties in Planning District 7 including Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren. This position will work with area beef, sheep, goat, and equine producers on profitability and management. This position will work with youth livestock program support, for youth hands on project-based learning and career development. The Extension Agent provides current research based information to citizens by employing various delivery methods targeted to broad audiences; work closely with producers, agribusiness, community leaders, Extension Leadership Councils and appropriate agents and specialists to identify and prioritize issues, problems and opportunities; uses farm and business visits as a means to remain knowledgeable of specific locals needs and problems related to agricultural production, marketing, and environmental protection; fosters communication among agricultural producers, marketers, processors and consumers; maintains a high level of proficiency in subject matter field by participating in in-service training and professional activities; works closely with citizens and local, state, and federal officials to aid Virginia in preparing and responding to natural or other emergencies and disasters. Extension agents demonstrate flexibility, adaptability; a team-oriented mindset, yet are able to work independently, and possess a strong desire to help clients succeed.

Required Qualifications

Agent faculty positions require a minimum of a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university. A master's degree and promotion to Extension Agent are required no later than the sixth year of employment. Demonstrated ability to recruit, select, train and manage volunteers; demonstrated ability to lead groups, plan, implement, facilitate, teach, and evaluate educational information programs; knowledge and use of computer technology in educational programming and management and presentation skills; excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with low income, limited resource and broad audiences; ability to work with minimal supervision in an unstructured setting. The person in the position is expected to travel to provide in-person leadership and to build community partnerships with few exceptions for telework. Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy.

Preferred Qualifications

A master's degree is preferred.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$45,000 - $65,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

May 14, 2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a driver's license check with an acceptable and safe driving record. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.