Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Agent

UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences seeks a County Extension Agent to lead the Agricultural and Natural Resources program in Lowndes County. You will deliver education on farm production, livestock, horticulture, and natural resources to diverse audiences using multiple teaching methods.

The role operates under the County Extension Coordinator and Southwest District Extension Director. This position requires night meetings, some weekends, and travel to out-of-county events.

Qualifications

• Experience speaking to 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.
• Demonstrated professionalism in personal contacts, appearance, and work habits.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an adviser and teacher for AG & Natural Resources to the local community.
• Develop relationships with farmers, landowners, stakeholders and county agents to accomplish outreach activities.
• Utilize advisory groups and community leaders to analyze data, identify needs and assist in developing educational programs.
• Develop a plan of work equitable in meeting varied socioeconomic needs of the county.
• Conduct promotional efforts to expand the public’s view of extension programming.
• Collaborate with other Extension programs such as 4-H and Family and Consumer Science.

Skills

Public speaking

Community outreach

Program planning

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences seeks a County Extension Agent to lead the Agricultural and Natural Resources program in Lowndes County. You will deliver education on farm production, livestock, horticulture, and natural resources to diverse audiences using multiple teaching methods.

The role operates under the County Extension Coordinator and Southwest District Extension Director. This position requires night meetings, some weekends, and travel to out-of-county events.