Extension Agent, Ag, Field Crops and Dairy (Assistant, Associate or Full Agent)

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition support

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Retirement savings

Supplemental benefits programs

WolfPerks

Job summary

NC State University Extension in North Carolina seeks an Extension Agent to provide leadership for field crop and dairy programs in Iredell County, guiding program direction through needs assessments and evaluations.

The role involves education, on‑farm research, building relationships with producers and stakeholders, and collaboration with university specialists to report findings and promote agriculture in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy or a related field.
• Master’s degree with GPA criteria or equivalent.
• Experience in communications, presentation, public relations/marketing, leadership, time management, organization, technology, networking, and resource development.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational programming and technical assistance for field crop production and pesticide education.
• Conduct on‑farm research in corn, soybeans, cotton, and wheat.
• Provide educational programming for dairy production, animal waste operator certifications, and youth dairy programming.
• Build relationships with local agricultural producers, private industry stakeholders, and volunteer organizations.
• Determine client needs, evaluate programs, and collaborate with other Extension programs and agencies.

Skills

Communications

Public relations

Leadership

Time management

Organization

Networking

Technology

Resource development

Education

Bachelor's degree in agronomy or related field

Master's degree in agriculture or completion of half of Master's coursework

Job description

Primary Purpose of Position

The Extension Agent will provide leadership for field crop and dairy programs in Iredell County, proactively conducting needs assessments and program evaluations to guide future program direction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide educational programming and technical assistance for all phases of field crop production and pesticide education.
• Conduct on‑farm research work in corn, soybeans, cotton, and wheat.
• Provide educational programming and technical assistance for dairy production, animal waste operator certifications, and youth dairy programming.
• Build and develop relationships with local agricultural producers, private industry stakeholders, and volunteer organizations.
• Determine client needs, evaluate programs regularly, and collaborate with other Extension programs, staff, agencies, and community organizations.
• Network with neighboring agents, university specialists, and local ag producers to plan and implement innovative research test plots and educational field days, and report findings for publication.
• Promote Agriculture within the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy or a related field. Minimum GPA of 2.5 overall or 3.0 in agriculture (waived for Program Associates).
• Master’s degree with at least 3.0 GPA or completion of at least one-half of Master’s coursework, or a completed Master’s degree in agriculture.
• Experience and knowledge in communications, presentation, public relations/marketing, leadership, time management, organization, technology, networking, and resource development.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
• Valid NCDL required within 60 days of hire.
• Travel within the county required; some travel within the state and district may be required.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with evenings and weekends as required.

Benefits

Paid time off, tuition support, health insurance, flexible scheduling, retirement savings, supplemental benefits programs, and WolfPerks.

Equal Opportunity

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.