Agriculture Extension Program Assistant (Full-Time)

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings

WolfPerks!

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

NC State Extension—Henderson County is seeking an Extension Program Assistant-Agriculture to support field staff and coordinate agricultural outreach in Henderson County. The role involves assisting with tree fruit, vegetables, and livestock programs, organizing on-farm trials, and producing data summaries.

You will assist in planning events, workshops, field days, and advisory meetings, and participate in the Master Gardener program and Extension Apple Variety block.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent required; advanced training preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist extension agricultural staff in programs in the office, field and classroom.
• Support tree fruit, vegetable, small fruit, ornamental and livestock programs as needed.
• Organize, maintain and collect data from on-farm trials.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and verify records.
• Search for research-based information using online resources and manuals.
• Assist with events like workshops, conferences and field days.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Motivation & innovation

Public relations

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced training in related fields (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

NC State Extension—Henderson County is seeking an Extension Program Assistant-Agriculture to support field staff and coordinate agricultural outreach in Henderson County. The role involves assisting with tree fruit, vegetables, and livestock programs, organizing on-farm trials, and producing data summaries.

You will assist in planning events, workshops, field days, and advisory meetings, and participate in the Master Gardener program and Extension Apple Variety block.