Bibb County Extension Agent - Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR)

University of Georgia•Athens, GA

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About The Position

This County Extension Agent position is responsible for managing the Agricultural and Natural Resources program in Bibb County by providing educational opportunities in small-farm production, livestock, horticulture, and natural resources to a wide variety of audiences utilizing multiple teaching methods. It serves as a UGA Public Service Faculty member and a member of the Bibb County Extension Staff. It is under the direction and leadership of the County Extension Coordinator and the Northwest District Extension Director. This position requires frequent night meetings, some weekend work, and attendance at out-of-county meetings. A 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. 4-H competitions, overnight camps, and other events are conducted at district and state levels and necessitate travel and transport of participants.

Requirements

A Master's degree degree in Agriculture or a related area.
A Bachelor's degree is acceptable for a Public Service Provisional appointment

Nice To Haves

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
Ability to design, coordinate, and teach educational programs to meet community needs
Skills in leadership and management

Responsibilities

Provides educational programming related to Agriculture & Natural Resources in the county. This includes managing the Agricultural & Natural Resources program 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 sociology-economic population
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
Completes 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