Extension Agent - ANR (Stokes County)

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Extension Agent for ANR at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will support small-scale and limited-resource farmers by providing expert consultations, education, and hands-on training to enhance productivity and income. The role develops and delivers research-based programs addressing agricultural, economic, and environmental challenges in the community.

Key program areas include Commercial Vegetable & Fruit Production, High Tunnel Crop Production, Beekeeping

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 in the major field of study (based on a 4.0 scale) or completion of a Master’s degree.
• Personal automobile and valid driver’s license; computer literacy; strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultations, education, and hands-on training to small-scale and limited-resource farmers.
• Develop and deliver research-based programs addressing agricultural, economic, and environmental challenges in the community.
• Collaborate with local organizations to expand outreach and engage advisory committees and participants.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources ( ANR )will support small-scale and limited-resource farmers by providingexpert consultations, education, and hands-on training to enhanceproductivity and income. This role focuses on developing anddelivering research-based programs that address key agricultural,economic, and environmental challenges in the community.

Key Program Areas:

• Commercial Vegetable & Fruit Production – Enhancingcrop yield, quality, and marketability.
• High Tunnel Crop Production – Extending growing seasonsand improving production efficiency.
• Beekeeping & Pollination – Supporting pollinatorhealth and sustainable honey production.
• Harvesting, Handling & Marketing Fresh Produce –Improving post-harvest practices and market access.
• Agritourism & Alternative Crops – Expanding farmincome through tourism and niche crops.
• Home & Community Gardening – Promoting sustainablegardening practices for individuals and groups.

The Extension Agent for ANR will provide hands-on, research-basedtraining and conduct farm demonstrations on best managementpractices, innovative technologies, and sustainable agriculturalmethods. Additionally, this role will collaborate with localorganizations to expand outreach efforts, assess program needs, andengage the community through advisory committees and directparticipant feedback.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institutionand has been the largest historically Black university in thecountry for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 studentsin Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degreeprograms, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It isAmerica’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering andAgricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top fiveproducer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Artsand Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’sdegrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies andRelated Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no.11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEMeducation and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-HighResearch Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised toachieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holdsCarnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and theAssociation of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU )Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annualeconomic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role asa higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s PiedmontTriad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nationfor the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBCfinancial network.

The Cooperative Extension Program at North Carolina Agriculturaland Technical State University is an educational outreachorganization within the College of Agriculture and EnvironmentalSciences.

Cooperative Extension at A&T provides researched-basededucational information, programming and technical assistance tolimited-resource audiences that address a diverse range of issuesin four programmatic areas – Agriculture and Natural Resources,Family and Consumer Sciences, Community and Rural Development, and4-H Youth Development.

Together with its partners – North Carolina State UniversityCooperative Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture,state and county governments, a dynamic and resourceful system isformed. In addition to campus operations, The Cooperative ExtensionProgram has professionally staffed offices in almost half of the100 counties in North Carolina and the Eastern Band of CherokeeIndians.

The Stokes County Cooperative Extension Center deliversresearch-based educational programs to citizens of Stokes County.In addition to partnering with the state’s two land grantuniversities, the center enjoys an excellent partnership with localgovernment, relevant industries and community-based associationsand organizations.

The center recognizes agriculture as a strong component of thelocal economy and supports the farmers’ need to diversifytheirfarming operations. County produce sustains three active farmersmarkets, a sweet potato alliance and a local food coalition.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5overall or a 3.0 in the major field of study (based on a 4.0scale), or completion of a Master’s degree; a personal automobileand valid driver’s license; computer literacy; strong oral andwritten communication skills; the ability to plan, implement,market, and evaluate educational programs; willingness to work as ateam member and support a total Extension program; and the abilityto handle multiple demands and set priorities.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

For all Agent positions, a Master’s degree is preferred.

Required License or Certification

Valid NC Driver’s License

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and statepolicies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office spaceon-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Extension Agent - ANR (Stokes County)

Position Number

008585

Recruitment Salary Range

$40,000MIN-$50,000MAX/Additional is commensurate with education andexperience

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Time Limited - Full-time

Tenure Track

No

FTE

40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division

Cooperative Extension

Organizational Location

College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Organizational Unit

County Operations/State Prog

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

EPA2574

Open Date

11/13/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, LifeInsurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C.A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.