Extension Agent - Consumer Horticulture & Outreach

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid tuition

Health Insurance

Flexible Scheduling

Retirement Savings

Supplemental Benefits Programs

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Job summary

NC State University seeks an Extension Agent – Consumer Horticulture to plan and deliver non-formal educational programs across Columbus County. You will provide horticulture guidance, coordinate community outreach, and support Master Gardener Volunteers in clinics, seminars, and workshops.

The role requires strong communication, public speaking, and teaching skills, with travel within the county and possible district travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in agricultural education, agricultural science, horticulture or related field is required.
• Must have technical competence in horticulture and be able to deliver educational programs.
• Excellent public speaking, verbal and written communication, people skills and effective teaching skills for in-person and virtual programs.
• Travel within the county and district is required; occasional travel outside the district.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and evaluate non-formal educational programs related to consumer horticulture, community pest management, landscape, turf and urban forestry.
• Provide informational assistance to residents of Columbus County about consumer horticulture and related topics.
• Lead and support the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers program, coordinate meetings, and recruit/train volunteers.

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Written communication

People skills

Teaching skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in agricultural or related field

Master's degree in agriculture or related field

Doctorate in agriculture or related field

Job description

NC State University seeks an Extension Agent – Consumer Horticulture to plan and deliver non-formal educational programs across Columbus County. You will provide horticulture guidance, coordinate community outreach, and support Master Gardener Volunteers in clinics, seminars, and workshops.

The role requires strong communication, public speaking, and teaching skills, with travel within the county and possible district travel.