Assistant/Associate/Extension Agent (Horticulture)

Louisiana State University; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition exemption

Job summary

Louisiana State University AgCenter Northwest Region is seeking an Assistant/Associate/Extension Agent (Horticulture) based in Sabine Parish. You will develop horticulture programming for youth and adults, conduct on-farm visits, workshops, field days, and demonstrations to meet client needs.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree with strong communication skills; a master's is preferred. The role involves travel, committee work, and collaboration with parish, regional, and state colleagues.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree in education, vocational education, agricultural sciences, family and consumer sciences/human ecology, biological or social sciences, recreation and leisure studies or closely related areas.
• Master's degree in a field listed above is desired.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
• Experience in recruiting, training and supervising volunteers and leadership development for youth and adults is desired.
• Knowledge of public relations and the ability to cope with change are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop advisory committees for horticulture and related focus areas to identify clientele needs and develop extension programming.
• Deliver research-based information through on-farm visits, workshops, field days, and other educational meetings.
• Disseminate LSU AgCenter recommendations and assist in pesticide re-certifications and trainings.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Volunteer management

Leadership development

Public relations

Collaboration

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Extension Agent (Horticulture) page is loaded## Assistant/Associate/Extension Agent (Horticulture)locations: 0101 Sabine Parish Extension Officetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R00121975## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through \"My Draft Applications\" located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Assistant/Associate/Extension Agent (Horticulture)## Position Type:Faculty## Department:LSUAG PL3 - Northwest Region (Ronald Eugene Strahan (00009778))## Work Location:0101 Sabine Parish Extension Office## Pay Grade:Academic## Job Description:**Work Location:** The position will be domiciled in the Sabine Parish Extension Office located in Many, Louisiana. Sabine parish has diverse agricultural production systems. Sabine parish is a leading producer of poultry and timber, with beef cattle, dairy, and honey production also playing key roles in its agricultural economy. Home gardens, nurseries, and commercial horticulture make up the horticulture sector.**Position Description:** This is a non-tenure track, agent level position with a 100% appointment in Agricultural and Natural Resources with general extension agent responsibilities, primarily focused on horticulture in Sabine Parish. The agent will establish advisory committees for horticulture and Other related focus areas to identify clientele needs, develop extension programming, implement a system of program evaluation, and report program accomplishments and impacts annually. The agent will provide stakeholders with research-based information and educational opportunities in horticulture through a variety of delivery methods including on-farm visits, area-wide demonstrations, workshops, field days, and other educational meetings. Commercial and consumer horticultural practices may include but are not limited to demonstration gardens, commercial vegetable demonstrations/field days, home gardens and grounds, fruits, and other horticultural programs. The agent will disseminate LSU AgCenter recommendations, contribute to the web page of assigned parish, and assist in providing pesticide re- certifications and other trainings. The candidate will be expected to provide educational programming and support for youth livestock programs in Sabine Parish. Finally, involvement with community-based (Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, etc.) and parish level agricultural associations (Farm Bureau, Garden Clubs, etc.) will be necessary. 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. In order to attend and conduct training to meet the needs of clientele, this position requires some overnight travel and work on evenings and weekends.**Qualification Requirement**s: A baccalaureate degree in education. vocational education, agricultural sciences, family and consumer sciences/human ecology, biological or social sciences, recreation and leisure studies 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 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. Abilityto work with and through others is essential as is the ability to function with minimum supervision.**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 23, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is identified.**Application procedure:** Qualified candidates must apply online at https://lsu.wd1.mw.vorkdaviobs.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 or emailed application materials will not be accepted.) In lieu of attaching the letters of reference, they may be sent directly to:Dr. Ronald Strahan NorthwestRegion DirectorLSU AgCenter262 Research Station DriveBossier City, LA 71112Email: [e-mail]: 225-229-4070Website: www.lsuagcenter.comThe 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## Additional Job Description:## Competencies:None## Special Instructions:Assistant/Associate/Extension Agent (Horticulture)**Skills Needed:****Preferred Skills:**## Posting Date:November 3, 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