Associate Extension Agent Agriculture Natural Resources - Warren County
Associate Extension Agent Agriculture Natural Resources - Warren County
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$ 45000 - 65000
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Job Description
Job Description
This position will be housed in the Warren County Extension office and will serve as an animal science faculty for all five counties in Planning District 7 including Clarke Frederick Page Shenandoah and Warren. This position will work with area beef sheep goat and equine producers on profitability and management. This position will work with youth livestock program support for youth hands on projectbased learning and career development. The Extension Agent provides current research based information to citizens by employing various delivery methods targeted to broad audiences; work closely with producers agribusiness community leaders Extension Leadership Councils and appropriate agents and specialists to identify and prioritize issues problems and opportunities; uses farm and business visits as a means to remain knowledgeable of specific locals needs and problems related to agricultural production marketing and environmental protection; fosters communication among agricultural producers marketers processors and consumers; maintains a high level of proficiency in subject matter field by participating in inservice training and professional activities; works closely with citizens and local state and federal officials to aid Virginia in preparing and responding to natural or other emergencies and disasters. Extension agents demonstrate flexibility adaptability; a teamoriented mindset yet are able to work independently and possess a strong desire to help clients succeed.
Required Qualifications
Agent faculty positions require a minimum of a bachelors degree (BA or BS) in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university. A masters degree and promotion to Extension Agent are required no later than the sixth year of employment. Demonstrated ability to recruit select train and manage volunteers; demonstrated ability to lead groups plan implement facilitate teach and evaluate educational information programs; knowledge and use of computer technology in educational programming and management and presentation skills; excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with low income limited resource and broad audiences; ability to work with minimal supervision in an unstructured setting. The person in the position is expected to travel to provide inperson leadership and to build community partnerships with few exceptions for telework.
Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy.
Preferred Qualifications
A masters degree is preferred.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$45000 $65000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
May 14 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a drivers license check with an acceptable and safe driving record.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
