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. Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell.

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· Paid time off

· Paid tuition

· Health Insurance

· Flexible Scheduling

· Retirement Savings

· Supplemental Benefits Programs

· WolfPerks!

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The agent in this position will have educational responsibilities in all phases of horticulture, pesticide certification, and field crops (tobacco, soybeans, corn, wheat) for Vance County. The successful candidate must be able to conduct educational programs that focus on the profitability and sustainability of North Carolina horticulture, pesticide certification, and field crops, utilizing best practices based on research to include the adoption of proven technology, business, and financial practices. The successful candidate will be responsible for research development in these program areas. This position will coordinate with NCDA&CS, serving as the pesticide coordinator. The agent will be responsible for training Master Gardeners and will also support the Vance County Regional Farmers Market manager.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit
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 field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens.

Vance County is located in the Piedmont in North Carolina with a population of 42,578. According to N.C. Agricultural Statistics, Vance County is home to 170 farms on 38,231 acres and is home to Kerr Lake, which stretches along 850 miles of shoreline.

For more information, please visit: https://www.vancecounty.org/

Duties and Responsibilities
The agent in this position will have educational responsibilities in all phases of horticulture, pesticide certification, and field crops (tobacco, soybeans, corn, wheat) for Vance County. The successful candidate must be able to conduct educational programs that focus on the profitability and sustainability of North Carolina horticulture, pesticide certification, and field crops, utilizing best practices based on research to include the adoption of proven technology, business, and financial practices. The successful candidate will be responsible for research development in these program areas. This position will coordinate with NCDA&CS, serving as the pesticide coordinator. The agent will also be responsible for training Master Gardeners. The position will also support the Vance

The agent provides agricultural producers with research-based information on production, technology, and economics for various crops and assists with problem-solving on production issues. The agent will be expected to develop, market, and teach educational programs with measurable impacts and collaborate with other agencies, groups, and organizations to effectively reach intended audiences throughout Vance County.

As it relates to horticulture, this position will address the needs and learning behaviors of beginning and small-scale horticultural professionals as follows:

The agent in this position will hold yearly pesticide education classes and exams; report monthly on educational contacts and program impacts, and understand grants, grant writing, and reporting.

One of the following educational requirements: – A Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in an agricultural or related field. The minimum GPA requirement will be waived for NCCE Program Associates with a Bachelor’s degree. – A Bachelor’s degree and the completion of at least one-half of coursework in a Master’s degree curriculum with a cumulative grade point average 3.0 or higher with at least one of the degrees in an agricultural or related field, or – Completion of a Master’s degree with at least one of the degrees in an agricultural or related field. Also required: a personal automobile; computer literacy; strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to plan, implement, market, and evaluate educational programs; willingness to work as a team member and support a total Extension program; and the ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities. Personal Attributes: Successful performance of the duties encompassed in the Extension Agent’s job requires that the individual possess habits of industry, a sense of responsibility, and a genuine appreciation for the worth of the individual. The employee must be adept in both oral and written communication. The Extension Agent is eligible to become a member of the non-tenure track/special faculty at North Carolina State University. The Extension Agent has primary responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating that phase of Extension programs within assigned areas of program responsibility. The Extension Agent cooperates with colleagues in the North Carolina Cooperative Extension and leaders in performing assigned responsibilities. The performance of assigned responsibilities is governed by the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension.

A bachelor’s degree in crop science, agronomy, or a related agricultural field is required.

A Master’s degree is preferred.

Travel within the county is required. Occasional travel outside the district is also required.

Extension or other professional experience, including a high level of computer competency, is desired.

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