Extension Agent- Urban Ag

NCAT • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

The Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources ( ANR )- Urban Agriculture in Buncombe County will be responsible for planning, executing and evaluating effective and comprehensive educational programs and training designed to solve social, economic, and environmental problems in agriculture and natural resources confronting small-scale, limited-resource and socially-disadvantaged food producers. Programs address high priority needs and issues for these populations that align with the mission and vision of the Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T. The Extension Agent is responsible for non-formal education in techniques for urban agriculture, local food marketing and sustainable agriculture. The Extension Agent organizes, communicates, and delivers course materials in formal and informal instructional settings; collaborates with county and community based organizations to deliver programs and recruit program participants; determines program needs and priorities by conducting needs assessments; and evaluates data collected from multiple sources including advisory committee members, county residents and program participants. While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC A&T State University.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in agricultural education, extension education, agricultural science, horticulture, plant and soil science or related fields in addition to work experience in Extension or working/teaching in diverse communities, with an understanding that a Master’s degree will be pursued.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to work and interact with diverse populations.
• Skills in leadership, communication, networking, budgeting and public relations.
• Computer literacy (proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Office)
• Strong oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.
• Valid Driver’s license and personal transportation.
• Ability to travel and work after hours/weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift and carry training supplies and equipment needed for farm demonstrations and workshops.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in agricultural education, extension education, horticulture, plant and soil science or a related field and two or more years of experience with horticulture crop production or plant production systems (including, but not limited to, soil, water, crop and pest management).
• Experience planning programs and working in diverse communities.
• Experience working effectively as a team member.
• Ability to manage time and resources.
• Experience and knowledge in mass media, marketing and presentations.
• Skills in leadership, budgeting and public relations.

Responsibilities

• planning, executing and evaluating effective and comprehensive educational programs and training
• non-formal education in techniques for urban agriculture, local food marketing and sustainable agriculture
• organizes, communicates, and delivers course materials in formal and informal instructional settings
• collaborates with county and community based organizations to deliver programs and recruit program participants
• determines program needs and priorities by conducting needs assessments
• evaluates data collected from multiple sources including advisory committee members, county residents and program participants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees