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Extension Agent -CRD (Cabarrus County)

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University · Greensboro, NC · 8 mo ago
Analyst$40k/yrFull-time

About the role

The focus area of the Cabarrus County CRD Agent will be Community Food Systems. This agent will take the lead in county and community programs and initiatives aimed at maintaining and strengthening the local food system through multiple perspectives. The role will primarily concentrate on consumers, businesses, markets, and policymakers, ensuring that the specific needs of Cabarrus County are addressed. These needs will be identified through periodic community assessments, with strategies adjusted accordingly. The primary objective of this position is to connect local community members with local food sources by supporting local growers, producers, stores, markets, pantries, and food banks. Additional support for these entities may involve identifying grants and funding opportunities. Furthermore, the role includes increasing residents' access to affordable, locally-grown food by implementing and sustaining in Cabarrus County markets and other related programs. This will be accomplished through collaboration with external organizations, the enhancement of existing programs, and the development of new initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Taking the lead in county and community programs and initiatives aimed at maintaining and strengthening the local food system through multiple perspectives.
  • Identifying and addressing the specific needs of Cabarrus County through periodic community assessments.
  • Connecting local community members with local food sources by supporting local growers, producers, stores, markets, pantries, and food banks.
  • Implementing and sustaining programs to increase residents' access to affordable, locally-grown food.
  • Collaborating with external organizations to enhance existing programs and develop new initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 in the major field of study (based on a 4.0 scale).
  • Completion of a Master’s degree is preferred for all Agent positions.
  • A personal automobile and valid driver’s license.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • The ability to plan, implement, market, and evaluate educational programs.
  • The ability to work as a team member and support a total Extension program.
  • The ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree is preferred.

Skills

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • The ability to plan, implement, market, and evaluate educational programs.
  • The ability to work as a team member and support a total Extension program.
  • The ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.

Benefits

  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
  • Community Service Leave
  • Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
  • NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
  • Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Campus Recreation Center Discount
  • University Bookstore Discount
  • and more

Pay

  • Minimum Bachelor's $40,000; Minimum Master's $45,000; Minimum Doctorate $50,000

Schedule

  • On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

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