Assistant/Associate/Extension Agent (Horticulture)

Louisiana State University Agricultural Center; Louisiana; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The LSU AgCenter is seeking an Assistant/Associate/Extension Agent (Horticulture) domiciled in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. The role focuses on delivering research-based horticulture programs, coordinating advisory groups, and building community partnerships through on-farm visits, workshops, and demonstrations.

The incumbent will work under supervision with regional and parish leadership, travel overnight as needed, and contribute to youth livestock programming and pesticide trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with GPA >= 2.5; graduate GPA >= 3.0 or master’s GPA >= 3.0 on 12 graduate hours.
• Master’s degree in a listed field is desired.
• Experience in recruiting, training and supervising volunteers is desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work with others and function with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop horticulture extension programming for Sabine Parish.
• Establish advisory committees to identify client needs and evaluate programs.
• Deliver information through on-farm visits, workshops, field days and other meetings.
• Provide pesticide certification training and youth livestock programming support.
• Collaborate with parish/regional/state faculty and engage with local agricultural groups.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Volunteer recruitment

Leadership development

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree (education/agricultural sciences/related)

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

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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 Requirements

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Additional Job Description

Competencies: None

Special Instructions

Assistant/Associate/Extension Agent (Horticulture)

Skills Needed

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date

November 3, 2026

Essential Position

Y/N

About the LSU Agricultural Center

The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com. The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed [e-mail].

LSU Overview

LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide‑range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space‑grant institution with academic programmes in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and enroll highly qualified students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contributed to a world‑class knowledge base that is transferable to cultural and community benefits; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental and social challenges.