Extension Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources

Louisiana State University; Louisiana; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance options

Tuition exemption

Job summary

Louisiana State University seeks an Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (Agriculture & Natural Resources) to serve East Carroll, West Carroll, and Morehouse Parishes. This 100% Extension ANR, non-tenure track position is based at the East Carroll Parish Extension Office.

The agent will deliver research-based information through on-farm visits, demonstrations, workshops, field days, and other meetings. It will develop advisory committees, report on impacts, and engage with agricultural groups,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, crop science, soil science, agribusiness, agricultural sciences, pest management, biological sciences, agricultural education, or closely related areas.
• Master’s degree with GPA of 3.0 or higher is desired; strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver research-based information and educational opportunities across East Carroll, West Carroll and Morehouse Parishes via on-farm visits, demonstrations, workshops, field days and other meetings.
• Establish advisory committees, identify clientele needs, develop extension programming, implement evaluation, and report impacts annually.
• Disseminate LSU AgCenter recommendations through newsletters, factsheets, social media, newspapers and press; assist in updating parish web pages; provide pesticide recertification training.
• Engage with agricultural organizations (Farm Bureau, Cattlemen’s Association, Master Gardener) and travel as needed; work cooperatively with Extension faculty at parish, regional and state levels.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in agronomy or closely related field

Master’s degree desired

Job description

Louisiana State University seeks an Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (Agriculture & Natural Resources) to serve East Carroll, West Carroll, and Morehouse Parishes. This 100% Extension ANR, non-tenure track position is based at the East Carroll Parish Extension Office.

The agent will deliver research-based information through on-farm visits, demonstrations, workshops, field days, and other meetings. It will develop advisory committees, report on impacts, and engage with agricultural groups,