Wilcox Co. ANR Agent

About the role

The University of Georgia is a public institution founded in 1785, known for its academic and professional achievements. Located in Athens, Georgia, the University has over 41,000 students and employs approximately 3,100 faculty members. Wilcox County, where the position is located, is a rural area dependent on agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an adviser and teacher for Agriculture & Natural Resources to local community
• Develop a purposeful relationship with farmers, landowners, stakeholders and other county agents to accomplish outreach activities as related to Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR)
• Utilize the expertise of advisory groups, community leaders, public officials and representatives of intended audiences to analyze data, identify needs and assist in developing educational programs
• Develop a plan of work that is equitable in meeting the varied socioeconomic needs of the county
• Conduct promotional efforts to expand the public's view of extension programming
• Utilize research data and information on emerging issues in program development
• Target specific audiences for educational programs addressing critical issues identified in the plan of work
• Implement the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Civil Rights/Equal Opportunity plan
• Develop and conduct interdisciplinary programs with other staff members based on critical issues
• Partner and collaborate with other Extension programs such as 4-H and Family and Consumer Science
• Collaborate with other agencies and community groups to plan and implement programs
• Perform other duties as assigned by District Director, Program Area Coordinator, County Coordinator or State Faculty

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Agriculture or related area
• A Bachelor’s degree is acceptable for a Public Service Provisional appointment
• Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to speak to/teach large groups of residents
• Ability to organize and carry out activities and programming for youth
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county, district, and state staff, local government employees, and clientele
• Ability to show high standards of professionalism in personal contacts, appearance, and work habits
• Ability to express thoughts clearly and concisely through written and verbal communication
• Ability to work as a team member and engage with groups and committees
• Skills in leadership and management

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable private vehicle for official duty travel are required
• Reimbursement for business travel will be provided
• Transportation of others including 4-H Youth and adult clientele is also a common and necessary function of the job

Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to speak to/teach large groups of residents
• Ability to organize and carry out activities and programming for youth
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county, district, and state staff, local government employees, and clientele
• Ability to show high standards of professionalism in personal contacts, appearance, and work habits
• Ability to express thoughts clearly and concisely through written and verbal communication
• Ability to work as a team member and engage with groups and committees
• Skills in leadership and management

Benefits

• Not specified

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Not specified