Horticulture Extension Agent — Sabine Parish

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; Louisiana; In loco; USD 48.000 - 73.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (LSU) invites applications for an Extension Agent (Horticulture) stationed in Sabine Parish. The incumbent will deliver research-based horticulture programming, lead advisory committees, and provide education through field days, workshops, and on-farm visits.

The position is non-tenure track with academic pay grade, requiring a baccalaureate degree and strong communication skills.

Competenze

• Bachelor-level degree required with GPA considerations as described.
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work with others and a team-oriented mindset expected.

Mansioni

• Develop extension programming in horticulture for Sabine Parish.
• Establish advisory committees and identify clientele needs.
• Deliver education via on-farm visits, workshops, field days, and demonstrations.
• Disseminate LSU AgCenter recommendations and assist with pesticide trainings.
• Support youth livestock programming and engage local agricultural associations.

Conoscenze

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Volunteer recruitment & training

Formazione

Baccalaureate degree in education

Related fields (vocational education, agricultural sciences, family & consumer sciences, etc.)

Descrizione del lavoro

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (LSU) invites applications for an Extension Agent (Horticulture) stationed in Sabine Parish. The incumbent will deliver research-based horticulture programming, lead advisory committees, and provide education through field days, workshops, and on-farm visits.

The position is non-tenure track with academic pay grade, requiring a baccalaureate degree and strong communication skills.