Urban Agriculture & Horticulture Extension Agent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Life Insurance

Disability Plans

Job summary

NC State University’s North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Mecklenburg County seeks a Horticulture and Urban Agriculture Agent to lead educational programs for commercial horticulture, urban agriculture, and small farms in Mecklenburg County, including pesticide education and certification.

The role emphasizes self-direction, project management, and building partnerships with community members, organizations, and agency partners; focus is 75% commercial/urban horticulture and 25% consumer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, crop science, agronomy, or a closely related field.
• Ability to travel within the district as required, and occasionally outside the district.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and self-direction to manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs addressing commercial horticulture, urban agriculture, small farms, and consumer horticulture.
• Provide leadership for the Extension Master Gardener Program in Mecklenburg County.
• Coordinate pesticide education and certification programs to meet county needs.
• Build collaborative relationships with community members, organizations, and agency partners.
• Manage multiple projects, schedules, and priorities with self-direction.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Strong organizational and time‑管理

Strong interpersonal and relationship‑

Travel within district

Travel outside district occasionally

Education

Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, crop science, agronomy, or related field

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Doctorate (preferred)

Job description

NC State University’s North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Mecklenburg County seeks a Horticulture and Urban Agriculture Agent to lead educational programs for commercial horticulture, urban agriculture, and small farms in Mecklenburg County, including pesticide education and certification.

The role emphasizes self-direction, project management, and building partnerships with community members, organizations, and agency partners; focus is 75% commercial/urban horticulture and 25% consumer