"Extension Agent, Ag (Assistant, Associate, or Full)"

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

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Category: Extension and Outreach

Type: Full-Time

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Position Number: NE-00003177-0326

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. Check out this video on what it's like to work for NC State Extension.

No two days in Extension are ever the same, there is always something new! Extension Agents are active in their communities and often need to meet the clients when and where they are available. This is not your typical desk job!

The position may be hired at the Assistant, Associate or Full Agent level if the selected candidate meets the required qualifications.

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
• WolfPerks!

You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As 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 demands an enthusiastic individual who possesses a blend of technical agricultural expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage with the local community. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for educational programming and informational assistance related to field crops, This position is also responsible for pesticide education and certification programs.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

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 agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens.

Tyrrell County is located in northeastern North Carolina along the southern shores of the Albemarle Sound... [description of county]

For information about Tyrrell County visit http://tyrrellcounty.org

To learn more about the NCCE Tyrrell County Center go to https://tyrrell.ces.ncsu.edu/

Duties and Responsibilities

The person in this position must possess a high degree of general agriculture subject matter competence... [full duties description]

Departmental Required Skills:

A Bachelor's degree in crop science, agronomy or closely related field is required...

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

A Master's degree is preferred...

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:

Valid Driver's License...

Department: 117713 - Northeast District - Tyrrell

Location: Columbia, NC