Assistant/Associate Agent, Agriculture (Phoenix, AZ)

Duties & Responsibilities

• conduct an applied Field crops program in Maricopa and La Paz Counties, designed to address current and future agricultural production and related challenges
• work closely with University of Arizona faculty, agricultural industry, growers and agricultural professionals to address critical issues and to provide clientele with unbiased, research-based, updated information
• Attending and participating in professional development training opportunities statewide, regionally and nationally to enhance experience in subject matter
• The Assistant/Associate Area agent position Field Crops will be the primary contact for extension education information, technology transfer and programming regarding Agronomy, soil health, irrigation, weed management and other issues related to commercial agriculture production in Maricopa and La Paz Counties
• Functions as a resource for other agencies and organizations
• Promotes interaction and cooperation among various groups
• Promotes communication and teamwork with county and state Extension, other faculty and professionals
• Promotes Cooperative Extension as the outreach arm of the state land-grant university

Program Development

• Conducts a systematic analysis of national, Arizona, and county data, local resources, and historical information in order to identify community assets, program needs, outreach, and teaching opportunities
• Identifies resources (grants, contracts, in-kind contributions, etc.) to enhance programs
• Consults with Extension faculty, Experiment Station researchers, and other experts in the development of educational programs, applied research, and scholarly works

Program Implementation

• Prepares educational material, evaluation instruments, teaching materials and publicity information in support of state, county, and community initiatives
• Promotes interaction and cooperation among various groups
• Promotes communication and teamwork with county and state Extension, other faculty and professionals
• Promotes Cooperative Extension as the outreach arm of the state land-grant university

Professionalism

• Maintains professional competence through study, participation in professional activities and the application of knowledge and skills on the job
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards, and is loyal to Cooperative Extension and the University of Arizona
• Promotes public understanding and support for Extension and University programs
• Performs as a collegial member of Arizona Cooperative Extension