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Louisiana State University•0101 Terrebonne Parish Extension Office, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-tenure track, agent level position (100% Extension) in the Marine Extension Project (MEP), a joint program of LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant College Program. The (Assistant/Associate/Full) Area Agent position will have primary responsibility to plan, execute and evaluate a multidisciplinary educational program for residents, local officials, natural resource users, private landowners and coastal marine-related businesses in the three parish region. The primary focus will be on strategies for sustainable economic development and management on the region’s commercial and recreational fisheries, wetlands, water, and other natural resources. Additionally, education programming focus will include community resilience related to domestic and international trade, environmental change, wetland loss, and storm surge threats. The educational program will be achieved using resources of the MEP network, collaborating with public and private sector leaders, resource management agencies, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. Examples of partners, groups and organizations include but are not limited to: Parish governments, municipal planners and authorities, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Fisheries and Wildlife Service, and commercial and recreational fishing organizations. The (Assistant/Associate/Full) Area Agent will establish an advisory committee(s) that will help formulate and evaluate annual plans of work that aim to help residents and elected officials make more informed decisions regarding the future direction of their parishes, particularly those decisions that affect development in unincorporated areas and smaller municipalities. The needs of the (Assistant/Associate/Full) Area Agent’s clientele will be met using several methods, including but not limited to: personal contact, workshops and conferences, web-based content and communications, mass media communication, publications and fact sheets, public presentations, membership and local and regional advisory committees and task forces. Professional writing is an expected component of the incumbent’s annual duties.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in a field related to natural resource management, fisheries, wildlife, or biology (e.g., natural resource management, marine science, biological science, or environmental science and related fields).
Some experience in applied research, data collection, user group participation, and applied resource management is desired.
Undergraduate degree with an overall grade-point average of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 system).
Graduate work attempted with a grade-point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 system).
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with and through others.
Ability to function with minimum supervision.
Experience in planning and executing educational programs and working cooperatively with individuals and groups is desired.
A personal automobile and appropriate insurance coverage is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of public relations.
Ability to cope with change.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute and evaluate a multidisciplinary educational program for residents, local officials, natural resource users, private landowners and coastal marine-related businesses.
Focus on strategies for sustainable economic development and management on the region’s commercial and recreational fisheries, wetlands, water, and other natural resources.
Provide education programming on community resilience related to domestic and international trade, environmental change, wetland loss, and storm surge threats.
Utilize resources of the MEP network and collaborate with public and private sector leaders, resource management agencies, non-governmental organizations, and individuals.
Establish advisory committee(s) to help formulate and evaluate annual plans of work.
Meet clientele needs using methods such as personal contact, workshops, web-based content, mass media, publications, public presentations, and committee/task force membership.
Engage in professional writing as an expected component of annual duties.

Benefits

Retirement
Multiple medical insurance options
Supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
University holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas)
Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Possible educational leave
Tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System
Travel allowance