Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources - Jefferson County

Job Summary

The Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources will provide leadership for educational programs in agriculture, horticulture and natural resources for Jefferson County. The Agent responsibilities include:

• Developing the agricultural & horticultural proficiency of local citizens through educational programs.
• Providing agricultural expertise to answer questions and solve problems related to agriculture, horticulture and natural resources.
• Developing field trails, test demonstrations and result demonstrations in related areas.
• Utilizing and/or developing councils, advisory groups, and committees to facilitate community involvement in programming.
• Jointly sharing responsibility in community programming around issues involving leadership development, community involvement, local government, community services and other forms of community economic development.
• Support the dissemination of useful and practical information regarding urban agricultural and environmental practices and the local food systems. Emphasis on horticulture and diversified agriculture.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing with groups and individuals and through mass media.
• Ability to use the computer for program delivery and management.
• Ability to visit clientele at sites throughout the county.
• Ability to plan and teach educational programs.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to serve as a positive role model.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Agronomy/Plant Science/Horticulture;
• Agriculture Education/Leadership;
• Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology;
• Agriculture Economics;
• Animal Sciences;
• Community and Leadership Development;
• Equine Science and Management;
• General Agriculture;
• Forestry;
• Landscape Architecture;
• Natural Resources and Environmental Science;
• Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems;
• General Biology;
• Ecology and Evolutionary Biology;
• Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics;
• Physiology and Behavior;
• Plant Biology.

Physical Requirements

• Job-related travel including overnight stays;
• Visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms);
• Standing/walking for long periods;
• Handling of average-weight objects up to 25 lbs.

Shift

Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) with evenings and weekends as needed. Most weeks will exceed 40 hours.

Required License/Registration/Certification

• None

Physical Requirements

• Job-related travel including overnight stays;
• Visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms);
• Standing/walking for long periods;
• Handling of average-weight objects up to 25 lbs.

Benefits

• Not specified

Pay

• Not specified

Qualifications

• No set minimum requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Yes