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

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid tuition

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Retirement savings

Supplemental benefits programs

WolfPerks

Job summary

NC State University invites applications for an Assistant Extension Agent, Ag, a 12‑month, full‑time position with the NC Cooperative Extension. The role focuses on livestock and forage/pasture management, delivering educational programs and information to diverse audiences and coordinating youth livestock projects with 4‑H.

Responsibilities include developing and evaluating programs, traveling within and beyond Columbus County as needed, and marketing outcomes with measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field (GPA 2.5 overall or 3.0 in agriculture; GPA requirement waived for Program Associates).
• Master’s degree in an agricultural field is preferred.
• Experience in livestock production and forage/pasture management; background in youth livestock (4‑H) programming.
• Strong oral and written communication, public relations/marketing, presentation, leadership, time‑management, organization, technology, networking, and resource‑development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and informational assistance focusing on livestock (swine, cattle, goats, sheep, forages, pasture management).
• Provide educational programming and informational assistance related to all phases of livestock production and management.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and market educational programs and activities with measurable impacts in livestock production/management and forage/pasture management.
• Collaborate with the 4‑H Agent to lead, implement, evaluate, and market a youth livestock program.
• Travel frequently within Columbus County and occasionally outside the county.

Skills

Livestock experience

4-H youth programming

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Networking

Resource development

Education

Bachelor's in agriculture

Master's degree preferred

Doctorate preferred

Job description

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

Position Type: NC Cooperative Extension, 12‑Month Recurring, Full‑Time – Permanent. Pay: Minimum Bachelor’s $40,000, Minimum Master’s $45,000, Minimum Doctorate $50,000, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and informational assistance focusing on livestock (swine, cattle, goats, sheep, forages, pasture management).
• Provide educational programming and informational assistance related to all phases of livestock production and management.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and market educational programs and activities with measurable impacts in livestock production/management and forage/pasture management.
• Collaborate with the 4‑H Agent to lead, implement, evaluate, and market a youth livestock program.
• Travel frequently within Columbus County and occasionally outside the county.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related agricultural field (cumulative GPA 2.5 overall or 3.0 in agriculture; GPA requirement waived for Program Associates). A Master’s degree in an agricultural field is preferred.
• Experience in livestock production and forage/pasture management; background in youth livestock (4‑H) programming.
• Strong oral and written communication, public relations/marketing, presentation, leadership, time‑management, organization, technology, networking, and resource‑development skills.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and after hours as needed.

Benefits

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

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 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

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.