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

Position Information

Essential Job Duties

NC Cooperative Extension in Pitt County is seeking an Agriculture Extension Agent. The Ag Agent is a member of the staff of North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) and provides leadership for the development, implementation and evaluation of an effective educational program to meet the needs of the county population in the following areas of field crops (tobacco, corn, cotton, peanut, small grains and soybeans) and pesticide education. This position will function as the county pesticide coordinator and be responsible for providing educational training opportunities for private, public, and commercial operators to obtain and maintain their licenses. The agent will be expected to develop specific educational programs and to collaborate with other agencies, groups, and organizations in order to more effectively reach intended audiences throughout the county. The position may be hired at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Agent level if the selected candidate meets the required qualifications.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

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 a 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 or school bell. 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 residents. Pitt County is the economic hub of northeastern North Carolina, home of East Carolina University and the ECU Health Medical Center, and is now considered an urban county. However, it remains the thirteenth largest agriculture economy in North Carolina with 367 farms and over 150,000 acres in farmland. With cash receipts, Pitt ranks fifth in the state in peanuts, sixth in soybeans, seventh in cotton and in the top twenty for corn and wheat in North Carolina. Pitt County ranks 8th in the state in overall crop production. To learn more about the NCCE Pitt County Center go to https://pitt.ces.ncsu.edu/ For more information on Pitt County, you may visit their website at https://www.pittcountync.gov/ Wolfpack Perks and Benefits Although our employees are based in county offices across North Carolina, they enjoy the same benefits of being part of the NC State University community. As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Propositionand learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
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• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
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• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

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Other Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate is expected to be a team player working with the 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 Agriculture programs in accordance with the mission of North Carolina Cooperative Extension.
• Market Agriculture programs and services to the community using various media.
• Determine clientele needs and impact by assessing and evaluating the Agriculture program and services on a regular basis.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to assist with the implementation and maintenance of the Agriculture programs.
• Work collaboratively with other Extension programs, staff, agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the Agriculture program.
• Promote Agriculture within the community.
• Develop Agriculture programs that follow North Carolina Cooperative Extension, North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, state, county and national laws, policies, and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned

Other Work/Responsibilities

This individual must be self-directed, capable of managing multiple responsibilities and schedules while demonstrating strong oral and written communication skills. They should be comfortable working with broad audiences and be open to exploring grant writing and project management.

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday- 8 AM - 5 PM Business Hours - Evenings and Weekends as needed.

Minimum Experience/Education

One of the following educational requirements: – A Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in an agricultural or related field. The minimum GPA requirement will be waived for NCCE Program Associates with a Bachelor’s degree. – A Bachelor’s degree and the completion of at least one-half of c