Aquatic Resources Extension Agent - Northwest & Northeast Regions

Aquatic Resources Extension Agent serving a 19-county region in Alabama, focused on educating landowners, professionals, and the public on farm pond management, watershed conservation, stormwater management, and drought preparedness.

About the role

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) is seeking a self-motivated Aquatic Resources Extension Agent to deliver outreach through workshops, publications, online resources, and site visits. The agent will collaborate with a statewide Extension team to plan, promote, and implement priority programs, write grants, support applied research, and engage with regional and state aquatic resource associations.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic leadership in aquatic resources, conducting needs assessments and developing individual and team plans-of-work.
• Deliver comprehensive disciplinary and interdisciplinary programming using innovative and creative educational approaches.
• Conduct program evaluations, submit timely reports, and share results with stakeholders.
• Manage fiscal resources, build volunteer relationships, and secure extramural funding (grants, contracts, donations, sponsorships).
• Supervise and support staff/volunteers, and engage under-served and under-represented audiences.
• Provide subject-matter support to local and regional stakeholders, establish media contacts, and serve as ACES’ primary representative.
• Develop credibility as a disciplinary expert, contribute to new programs, and utilize research-based curriculum.
• Participate in professional development, in-service training, and relevant professional organizations.
• Travel regularly to carry out Extension responsibilities; reliable transportation required.

Qualifications

• Level 1: Bachelor’s degree and 0 years of experience.
• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience or Master’s degree and 2 years of experience.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience or Master’s degree and 6 years of experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience or Master’s degree and 10 years of experience.
• Degree in a discipline related to extension programming (e.g., Fisheries, Aquatic Sciences, Aquaculture, Aquatic Biology, Environmental Sciences).
• Experience implementing, managing, or delivering educational programs, including formal/informal teaching methods.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 2 years of experience; Master’s degree preferred.

Benefits

• Full-time benefits starting on Day 1, including medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 4 weeks of vacation accrued annually, plus 96 hours of sick leave.
• 7 paid holidays, plus 2 weeks of paid leave during Christmas/New Year’s when the university closes.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption (available for both parents).
• Auburn University tuition assistance for you and dependents after one year of service.
• Generous state retirement plan and voluntary retirement options.

Location

Position is housed in Fayette, Alabama, with responsibility for the following counties: Lauderdale, Colbert, Limestone, Franklin, Marion, Lamar, Fayette, Winston, Walker, Lawrence, Morgan, Madison, Jackson, Marshall, DeKalb, Cullman, Blount, Etowah, and Cherokee.