Extension Agent, Ag - Horticulture; Assistant, Associate

Posting Number: PG190816CE

Position Number: WT-

Position Type: NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)

Job City & State: Morganton, NC

Department : NCCE Burke County

Working Title: Extension Agent, Ag - Horticulture (Assistant, Associate, or Full)

Appointment: 12 Month Recurring

Job Type: Full-Time - Permanent

FTE: 1.00

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians.

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The position may be hired at the Assistant, Associate or Full Agent level if the selected candidate meets the required qualifications.

While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:

• Paid time off
• Paid tuition
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Benefits Programs
• Wolf Perks!

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The agent in this position will provide leadership for the horticulture programs in Burke County for all consumer horticulture programs. In addition, there may be some commercial horticulture programs that the agent would assist with the area agent . This position also provides training and support for the Extension Master Gardener program in Burke County. The agent will provide relevant educational programming and training, as well as proactively conduct needs assessments and program evaluations for the county.

North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University through educational programs, publications, and events. Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens.

The agent in this position will have educational responsibilities in all phases of consumer and commercial horticulture (including but not limited to): insect and disease diagnosis, turf, ornamental, and nursery operation support, fruits and vegetable production, sustainable agriculture, specialty crops, beekeeping, organics, community-supported agriculture, local farmer’s markets, and some pesticide education.

This position demands a responsible and self-motivated individual with outstanding relationship skills and possess a high degree of horticulture subject matter competence along with excellent people and communication skills, be computer literate, and have the necessary education and experience to lead a strong program in the designated areas of focus.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs using appropriate delivery methods and technologies, including integrated and multidisciplinary programming.
• Outcomes and impacts are to be documented and marketed.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service as an educational agency and its implications for programming in the county.
• Markets county Extension programs and services to the community using various media.
• Work collaboratively with other Extension programs, staff, agencies and community organizations…