Wayne County Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent

About the role

The University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Position Summary

This position will provide educational programming in the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) area in Wayne County providing educational opportunities in production agriculture, horticulture, and natural resources to a wide variety of audiences utilizing multiple teaching methods. Wayne County has a rich history of an extraordinary Ag Row Crop and Forestry program. County stakeholders rely heavily on the County Agent. Homeowners also depend on the Agent’s expertise to provide training and programming to the citizens of the community. Tended acres are covered with cotton, peanuts, tobacco, corn, turf, pine trees and pasture.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides educational programming related to Agriculture & Natural Resources in the County. This includes managing the Agricultural & Natural Resources program in the County by providing educational opportunities in production agriculture, horticulture, and natural resources to a wide variety of audiences utilizing multiple teaching methods.
• Utilizes the expertise of and works closely with advisory groups, community leaders, public officials and representatives of intended audiences to analyze data, identify needs, and assist in developing educational programs.
• Develops a plan of work that is equitable in meeting the needs of the county’s varied socio-economic population.
• Provides reporting of ANR activities via UGA software programming.
• Demonstrates personal interest and involvement in the community by participating in and supporting civic/community activities/organizations and networking with community leaders.
• Ensures the Civil Rights/Equal Opportunity plan of UGA Cooperative Extension is followed and that volunteers and clientele understand Cooperative Extension offers educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or veteran status.
• Develops and conducts relevant interdisciplinary programs with other staff members based on critical issues.
• Collaborates with other agencies and community groups to plan and implement programs.
• Conducts promotional efforts to expand the public’s view of extension programming.
• Utilizes current research data and information on emerging issues in program development and teaching.