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

Extension Agent, Livestock (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-00111900-0326

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. 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!

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The Extension Agent is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating an outcome-based program addressing issues and opportunities identified in Edgecombe County. This position will demand a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a broad background of knowledge in animal agriculture including, but not limited to swine, cattle: beef and dairy, lambs, goats, poultry and horses. Livestock production in Edgecombe County is varied and includes cow-calf operations, contract hog operations, and poultry operations which provides 29% and 36% respectively in agricultural cash receipts. The Agent will be responsible for providing opportunities for animal waste credits and all other duties deemed necessary for the program area. This position works closely with the 4-H program to provide the leadership for a highly successful 4-H youth livestock program. This position will also provide leadership to the operation of the East Carolina Agriculture & Education Center/Livestock Arena. This includes marketing the center for agriculture related events.

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.

Edgecombe County covers 505 square miles of prime agricultural land in the Upper Coastal Plans in northeastern North Carolina. Edgecombe County is located approximately 75 miles from our State Capital, Raleigh, NC. Edgecombe County is home to 243 farms with 145,050 acres of harvested cropland. Edgecombe County ranks fifth in crop receipts and twenty-fifth in the state for livestock, poultry and products. The county seat and home of the Extension County Extension Center is Tarboro. It was named after the Tar River that borders the town on two sides. The largest town is Rocky Mount, which encompasses parts of Edgecombe and Nash counties.

For more information about Ag Data, please visit https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/AgCensus/2022/Online_Resources/County_Profiles/North_Carolina/cp37065.pdf

For more Information about Edgecombe County, visit https://www.edgecombecountync.gov/

To learn more about the NCCE Edgecombe County Center, go to https://edgecombe.ces.ncsu.edu/

Duties and Responsibilities

The person in this position must possess a high degree of animal science and livestock production knowledge, have excellent people and communication skills, be computer literate, and have the necessary education and experience to lead a strong Extension livestock education program. This position requires a person who can relate to the needs of our clientele; is adept at going out into the county on farm visits to engage targeted audiences; and, who can increase program capacity by generating community resources and building partnerships.

This position primarily provides leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of an effective educational program to meet the needs of the county in the following areas of responsibility: consumer & commercial livestock production, pasture management, animal nutrition, animal waste management systems and leadership to the 4-H & youth livestock programs.

The successful candidate is expected to be a team player working with the Edgecombe County Extension staff and other organizations, possess a high degree of subject matter competence, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to work independently.

This person should be able to:

• Develop and maintain organized programs that follow NC Cooperative Extension, county, and national laws, policies, and guidelines.
• Determine clientele needs and impact by assessing and evaluating the Agriculture program and services on a regular basis.
• Work collaboratively with other Extension programs, staff, agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the agriculture community.
• Network with agents, specialists and local Ag. Producers to plan and implement innovative field days/educational programs.
• Promote Agriculture within the county.

Departmental Required Skills:

A Bachelor's degree in an agricultural or related field. Some travel within the district and state is required. Travel is reimbursed following state guidelines.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

A Bachelor's degree in the area of Animal Science or related area of science is preferred.

Knowledge and experience in communications, presentation, public relations/marketing, leadership, time management, organization, technology, networking and resource development are also preferred.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:

Valid Driver's License and reliable, personal transportation required. Valid North Carolina driver's license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Department: 117735 - Northeast District - Edgecombe

Location: Tarboro, NC