Extension Agent, Ag-Hort (Assistant, Associate, or Full)

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Cooperative Extension in Wake County seeks a Horticulture Extension Agent to educate the public about horticulture through a variety of programming experiences. The agent will assess community needs and evaluate programs to guide future directions.

The position may be filled at Assistant, Associate, or Full Agent level depending on qualifications, and is part of NC State Extension's efforts to translate research into practical solutions for residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide horticulture education to Wake County residents through a variety of programming experiences.
• Proactively conduct need assessments and program evaluations to guide future directions of the programs.

Job description

Posting Number:

PG190913CE

Position Number:

NE-00002479-1026

Position Type:

NC Cooperative Extension

Job City & State:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

NCCE Wake County

Working Title:

Extension Agent, Ag-Hort (Assistant, Associate, or Full)

Appointment:

12 Month Recurring

Job Type:

Full-Time - Permanent

FTE:

1.00

Essential Job Duties:

NC Cooperative Extension in Wake County is seeking a Horticulture Extension Agent. The Horticulture Agent is a member of the staff of North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) and will provide horticulture education to the citizens of Wake County through a variety of programming experiences. The agent will also proactively conduct need assessments and program evaluations to provide future direction for the programs and continue to grow a thriving Master Gardener Volunteer Program.
The position may be hired at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Agent level if the selected candidate meets the required qualifications.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are a model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom or school bell.
North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina residents.
Wake County is located in central North Carolina, and as of 2026, its population exceeds 1.