County Extension Director

NC State Extension Forestry; Bertie (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 Extension Forestry seeks a County Extension Director to lead an integrated Extension program across agriculture, horticulture, health, youth, and community development in the county.

You will supervise a small staff (about six), align activities with county priorities, develop, market, and evaluate programs, and secure resources. You will build strong community and university partnerships and oversee advisory councils.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Extension, educational programming, administration, organizational leadership, or public administration.
• At least three years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar organization.
• Alternative: a Bachelor’s degree with ten years of service in Cooperative Extension or similar organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for a comprehensive Extension program serving diverse populations.
• Lead and coordinate the County Extension staff (about six) and align activities with county priorities.
• Develop, market, evaluate Extension programs, prepare budgets, and secure resources.
• Facilitate staff development, training, and performance evaluations; manage the affirmative action plan.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with county agencies, schools, and NC State/NC A&T.
• Preserve an active Extension Advisory Council to advise and advocate.
• Communicate public policy issues to county leaders and the public; travel within and outside district as needed.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Budgeting & fundraising

Public relations

Team building

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Extension or related field

Bachelor’s degree + 10+ years Cooperative Extension experience

Active enrollment in accredited graduate program within 1 year of hire

Job description

County Extension Director

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for a comprehensive Extension program that meets the needs of all segments of the population, including agriculture, horticulture, health, youth, and community development.
• Lead and coordinate the County Extension staff, including supervising approximately six staff members, aligning program activities with county government priorities, and maintaining an effective advisory leadership system.
• Develop, market, and evaluate Extension programs, prepare budgets, and secure resources and funding.
• Facilitate staff development, training, and performance evaluations; manage the affirmative action plan.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with county agencies, schools, town officials, area agencies, and NC State and NC A&T universities.
• Preserve a regular active Extension Advisory Council that serves as an advisory and advocacy group.
• Communicate public policy issues, interpret policy, and present information to county leaders and the public.
• Travel within the district and occasionally outside the district as required.

Qualifications & Prior Experience

• Master’s degree in Extension, educational programming, administration, organizational leadership, or public administration, with a minimum of three (3) years of service with Cooperative Extension or a similar university/community outreach organization.
• OR a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of ten (10) years of service with Cooperative Extension or a similar organization; or a Bachelor’s degree with less than ten years of experience but actively enrolled in an accredited graduate program and scheduled to obtain the degree within one year of hire.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Administrative and supervisory experience, including human resource development, fiscal resource management, and external relations.
• Demonstrated leadership in Extension programming and volunteer management.
• Experience in human relations, negotiation, public relations, team building, and managing public policy issues.
• Ability to secure and manage outside funding and resources for innovative educational programming.
• Background in agriculture, family & consumer science, or 4‑H Youth Development is preferred but not required.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License and reliable personal transportation.
• Driver’s license must be held within 60 days of hire.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid tuition
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Benefits Programs
• WolfPerks

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.