Horticulture Extension Agent | Master Gardener Lead

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NC State Extension in Wake County seeks a Horticulture Extension Agent to educate citizens of Wake County through diverse programming. The agent will assess needs, evaluate programs, and grow the Master Gardener Volunteer Program.

The position may be hired at Assistant, Associate, or Full Agent level based on qualifications; travel within district is required and collaboration with partners will be essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred; Doctorate may be considered.
• Travel within the district is required; occasional travel outside the district is required.
• Strong horticulture knowledge and ability to deliver educational programs to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate Extension educational programs in commercial and consumer horticulture.
• Provide technical assistance on horticulture topics including Integrated Pest Management.
• Lead and oversee the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program (about 170 volunteers).
• Coordinate marketing strategies and evaluate program impact with measurable outcomes.
• Support community food systems, 4-H youth programming, and video production for education.

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Educational program delivery

Volunteer coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in horticulture or related field

Master's degree preferred

Doctorate degree preferred

Job description

NC State Extension in Wake County seeks a Horticulture Extension Agent to educate citizens of Wake County through diverse programming. The agent will assess needs, evaluate programs, and grow the Master Gardener Volunteer Program.

The position may be hired at Assistant, Associate, or Full Agent level based on qualifications; travel within district is required and collaboration with partners will be essential.