Assistant Extension Agent, Ag (Assistant, Associate, Full Agent)

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid tuition

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Retirement savings plan

Supplemental benefits programs

WolfPerks program

Job summary

NC State University seeks an Assistant Extension Agent, Agriculture to serve Columbus County, with responsibilities in livestock education, outreach, and youth programs. The position emphasizes planning and delivering programs, coordinating with 4‑H, and building community relationships.

The role involves travel within and outside the county and requires strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, plus relevant agricultural credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with GPA 2.5 overall or 3.0 in agricultural field, or 3.0 GPA waived for certain associates.
• Master’s degree with at least one agriculture-related course or half of Master’s curriculum with 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required.
• Strong background in livestock production, forage/pasture management, and 4‑H programming.
• Excellent oral and written communication, public relations/marketing, leadership, time management, organization, technology, networking, and resource development skills.
• Physical ability to perform job duties; no special physical requirements noted.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, evaluate, and market educational programs in livestock production and pasture management.
• Collaborate with the 4‑H Agent on youth livestock programs.
• Provide leadership and outreach to county youth and adults on livestock topics.
• Maintain relationships with livestock producers, youth, farms, and related organizations through innovative education.
• Travel frequently within the county and occasionally outside it for outreach events.

Skills

Livestock production

Forage/pasture management

4-H livestock programming

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related agricultural field

Master’s degree with relevant coursework

Job description

Position Overview

Assistant Extension Agent, Agriculture (Assistant, Associate, or Full Agent) – a 12‑month recurring, full‑time permanent position located in Whiteville, NC. The role may be filled at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Agent level depending on qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as a Livestock Extension Agent for Columbus County, responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating, and marketing educational programs and informational assistance for livestock production and management. Core duties include:

• Planning, implementing, evaluating, and marketing educational programs and activities with measurable impacts in livestock production/management and forage/pasture management.
• Collaborating with the 4‑H Agent to develop and implement a youth livestock program.
• Providing leadership and outreach to county youth and adult populations regarding livestock, livestock production phases, animal health, and pasture management.
• Maintaining strong relationships with livestock producers, youth, farm families, and related organizations and businesses through innovative educational strategies.
• Frequent traveling within the county and occasional travel outside the county to conduct outreach and outreach events.

Other Responsibilities

Develop innovative strategies for presenting educational programs to livestock producers, youth and farm families, and related organizations and businesses.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related agricultural field with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 overall or 3.0 in an agricultural or related field (or a 3.0 GPA waived for NCCE Program Associates with a Bachelor’s degree).
• Alternatively, a Master’s degree with at least one of the courses in an agricultural or related field, or completion of at least half of a Master’s degree curriculum with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required.
• Strong background in livestock production, forage/pasture management, and 4‑H livestock programming.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, public relations/marketing expertise, leadership, time management, organization, technology, networking, and resource‑development skills.
• Physical ability to perform job duties; no special physical requirements noted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in youth livestock programming.
• Strong computer skills.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid tuition
• Health insurance
• Flexible scheduling
• Retirement savings plan
• Supplemental benefits programs
• WolfPerks program

EEO Statement

NC State University is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks; some vacancies also require credit or motor‑vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.