Extension Agent, Ag - Livestock and Forages (Assistant, Associate, Full Agent)

Position Overview

The agent in this position will have educational responsibilities in all phases of livestock, equine, and forages. This individual will also provide pesticide education. The successful candidate must be able to conduct educational programs that focus on the profitability and sustainability of North Carolina livestock, equine, forages, and pesticide education, utilizing best practices based on research to include the adoption of proven technology, business, and financial practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and market educational programs with measurable impacts
• Collaborate with other agencies, groups, and organizations to reach intended audiences throughout the county

Requirements and Preferences

• 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 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, or – Completion of a Master’s degree with at least one of the degrees in an agricultural or related field.
• Department Required Skills: A bachelor’s degree in animal science, crop science, agronomy, or a related agricultural field is required. Experience working with a wide variety of livestock. Travel within the county and occasional travel outside the county/district is also required.
• Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education: A Master’s degree is preferred. Extension or other professional experience, including a high level of computer competency, is desired.

Supervisory Information

• Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises: 0

Recruitment Details

• Anticipated Hiring Range: Minimum Bachelor's $40,000; Minimum Master's $45,000; Minimum Doctorate $50,000