Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (Community Development

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Extension Agent focused on Community Development. You will collaborate with Extension agents across the state to foster community engagement, capacity building, and economic development through outreach, training, and partnerships.

Responsibilities include pursuing funding opportunities, delivering technical assistance, and guiding stakeholders in strategic planning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in extension education or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree in a related field is desired.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Extension agents to support community engagement and economic development.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities from various sources.
• Provide technical assistance in community development and strategic planning.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Social media use

Public speaking

Partnership development

Project management

Entrepreneurship development

Education

Bachelor's degree in extension education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (Community Development

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAG Chancellor - LCES Director (Tara Parker Smith (00007941))

Work Location:

0101 Efferson Hall (LSU Ag Center)

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

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Position Description:

Work Location: To be determined - two positions available. Each position will cover two - three programmatic regions in the state. Exact domicile to be determined upon hire.

Position Description: The successful candidate will work with Extension agents across Louisiana to support community engagement, capacity building, and local economic development initiatives. Responsibilities include helping communities identify and pursue state, federal, private, and philanthropic funding opportunities; providing technical assistance related to community and economic development, community resilience, strategic planning, and related topics; and assisting communities in implementing development initiatives that strengthen long-term economic stability.

The Assistant/Associate Extension Agent will provide leadership for community and economic development programming in assigned regions through the LSU AgCenter Cooperative Extension Service. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting outcomes of educational programs; delivering training for Extension personnel, community leaders, and stakeholders; presenting at conferences; and developing outreach and communication materials.

The successful candidate will cultivate strong partnerships with community leaders, elected officials, agency representatives, business and industry leaders, and other stakeholders to advance local and regional development efforts. They will support communities through needs assessments, surveys, strategic planning, business retention and expansion activities, entrepreneurship education, and other community development initiatives.

The position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary Extension and research teams to help communities make informed decisions that promote economic growth and resilience. The successful candidate will also be expected to secure external funding and develop sustainable partnerships to support program expansion and long-term impact.

The Assistant/Associate Extension Agent will work under the supervision of the Regional Director in the domicile region.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use social media in a variety of formats.
• Comfort presenting in front of small and large crowds.
• Experience establishing solid partnerships.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Innovative audience engagement and development.
• Demonstrated skills in partnership development and project management.

Qualification Requirements :

A baccalaureate degree in extension education, education, agricultural economics, agricultural sciences, economic development, sociology, public administration, public planning, community nutrition, public health, family and consumer sciences, or closely related field from an accredited college or university is required. 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 or a 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 a field listed above is desired. Experience in recruiting, training and supervising volunteers and experience in teaching and applying principles of leadership development to both youth and adults is also desired. Knowledge of public relations and the ability to cope with change are highly desirable characteristics. Ability to work with and through others is essential as is the ability to function with minimum supervision.

Salary and Benefit s:

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 edu