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

About the role

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!

Primary Function Of Organizational Unit

N.C. Cooperative Extension in Columbus County is seeking to hire a Livestock Extension Agent. The agent in this position will provide leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of an effective educational program and informational assistance to meet the needs of the county youth and adult populations in the following area of responsibility – Livestock, to include but not limited to swine, cattle, goats, sheep, as well as forages and pasture management.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of an effective educational program and informational assistance to meet the needs of the county youth and adult populations in the following area of responsibility – Livestock, to include but not limited to swine, cattle, goats, sheep, as well as forages and pasture management.
• Be responsible for educational programming and informational assistance related to all phases of livestock production and management.
• Work closely with the 4-H Agent to provide leadership in planning, implementing, evaluating and marketing a youth livestock program.
• Develop innovative strategies for presenting educational programs to livestock producers, youth and farm families, and related organizations and businesses.
• Supervise 0% of time spent.

Requirements and Preferences

• 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 coursework in a Master’s degree curriculum with a cumulative grade point average 3.0 or higher with at least one of the degrees in an agricultural or related field,
• Completion of a Master’s degree with at least one of the degrees in an agricultural or related field.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related agricultural field is required.
• This position demands a responsible and self-motivated individual with outstanding relationship skills and a strong background in livestock production and forage/pasture management.
• Knowledge and experience in communications, presentation, public relations/marketing, leadership, time management, organization, technology, networking, and resource development is also required.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.
• A background in livestock production and youth livestock programming.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Possess appropriate computer skills.