Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (Agriculture & Natural Resources)

Louisiana State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU AgCenter seeks an Extension Agent (Agriculture & Natural Resources) to serve Tensas parish from the St. Joseph area. The agent will deliver research-based information, organize field days and workshops, and develop advisory committees to guide programming and evaluation.

Travel and some evenings/weekends are required. The role emphasizes collaboration with local organizations, dissemination of recommendations across media channels, and continued professional development in agriculture and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant agricultural field with GPA requirements: min 2.5 overall and 3.0 for graduate work, if any; Master's degree with GPA 3.0 or higher on at least 12 graduate hours is preferred.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills; knowledge of public relations; ability to work with others and under minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide stakeholders with research-based information and educational opportunities through on-farm visits, area-wide demonstrations, workshops, field days, and other meetings.
• Establish advisory committees to identify clientele needs, develop programming, evaluate, and report outcomes annually.
• Disseminate LSU AgCenter recommendations via newsletters, social media, newspapers, and other media; contribute to parish web pages and pesticide recertification training.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Public relations

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in agronomy, crop science, soil science, agribusiness, agricultural sciences, pest management, biological sciences, agricultural education, or closely related areas

Master's degree (desired) in above fields

Job description

**Work Location:** The area to be served is Tensas parish. The domicile for this position is the Tensas Parish Extension Office located in St. Joseph, Louisiana. Tensas parish has over 26,000 acres in cotton and over 126,000 acres in grains. **Position Description:** This is a non-tenure track, agent level position (100% Extension ANR). The Agent will be expected to become familiar with other major commodities in the domicile parish and work with and support other agents assigned to that parish for those commodities. The Agent will provide stakeholders with research-based information and educational opportunities through a variety of delivery methods including on-farm visits, area-wide demonstrations, workshops, field days, and other educational meetings. The agent will establish advisory committees to identify clientele needs, develop extension programming, implement a system of program evaluation, and report program accomplishments and impacts annually. The Agent will disseminate LSU AgCenter recommendations through a variety of avenues which could include newsletters, factsheets, social media postings, newspaper and other popular press articles. In addition, the Agent will contribute to the web page of assigned parishes and assist in providing pesticide re-certification training. Involvement and participation with agricultural based organizations and associations such as Farm Bureau, Cattlemen’s Association, and Master Gardener groups is expected for the agent to become fully engaged in the agricultural community. As an Extension employee, the agent must be willing to continue professional development and remain current with agriculture and natural resources research and its application to programming. The incumbent is expected to be an effective team player, work cooperatively with other Extension faculty at the parish, region and state levels and perform other tasks that may be assigned by supervisor(s). The agent will work under the administrative supervision and direction of the parish chair and regional director. To attend and conduct training to meet the needs of clientele, this position requires some overnight travel and work on evenings and weekends. **Qualification Requirements:** A baccalaureate degree in agronomy, crop science, soil science, agribusiness, agricultural sciences, pest management, biological sciences, agricultural education, or closely related areas. Must have an undergraduate degree with an overall grade-point average of at least 2.5 (all GPA requirements based on a 4.0 system) and a 3.0 for graduate work attempted, if any, ***or*** master’s degree with an overall grade-point average of at least 3.0 ora current grade-point average of at least 3.0 on at least 12 hours of graduate credit. The applicant must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. A Master's degree in the field listed above is desired. Knowledge of public relations and the ability to cope with change are highly desirable characteristics. The ability to work with and through others is essential as is the ability to function with minimum supervision. **Salary and Benefits:** Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment. **Conditions of Employment:** A personal automobile and appropriate insurance coverage is required (travel allowance provided). Satisfactory completion of one specific graduate level extension courses (3 credit hours) is required in year two or three of employment, prior to promotion eligibility to associate agent. Additionally, a faculty member who does not have a related master’s degree must complete an additional 12 hours of related graduate level coursework in order to be promoted to associate agent and such promotion must occur in the first seven years of employment. An exception is that additional agent experience may be substituted for 12 hours of coursework, but not for the required course. **Date Available:** Upon completion of the selection process. **Application Deadline:** November 14, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is identified. **Application Procedure**: Qualified candidates must apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching file(s) containing a curriculum vita, a letter of application, official university transcripts, and two letters of reference. Questions about the online application system should be directed to the HRM Office at 225/578-0324. (Paper, faxed, or emailed application materials will not be accepted.) In lieu of attaching the letters of reference, they may be sent directly to: Dr. Melissa CaterNortheast Regional Director212-B Macon Ridge RoadWinnsboro, LA 71295Email: [e-mail]: 318-435-2903 Fax [phone]Website: www.lsuagcenter.com The Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and applications will be accepted without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability. Information on Equal Employment can be obtained from the EEO and Civil Rights Coordinator, 103 J. Norman Efferson Hall, LSU AgCenter, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. Phone [phone]. It is the policy of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service to employ only United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer.## Additional Job Description:## Competencies:None## Special Instructions:Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (Agriculture & Natural Resources)**Skills Needed:****Preferred Skills:**## Posting Date:October 14, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):## Additional Position Information:**Background Check -** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.**Benefits -** The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment. Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.