Extension Agent Livestock (Cumberland County)
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Job Location:
Greensboro, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Primary Purpose Of Position
The Extension Agent for Livestock in Cumberland County will work with small beginning and limited resource farmers. Due to the close proximity to Fort Liberty this position will also serve veterans and transitioning service members entering into the agriculture addition the livestock agent will assist with the youth programming centered around livestock. The livestock agent position is responsible for providing technical assistance and the planning executing and evaluation of educational programs that meet the needs of the countys limited resource population and align with the mission and vision of the Cooperative Extension Program at NC A&T. The Livestock agent organizes communicates and delivers research-based information in formal and informal instructional settings; collaborates with county and community-based organizations to deliver programs and recruit program participants; determines program needs and priorities by conducting needs assessments; and evaluates data collected from multiple sources including advisory committee members county residents and program participants. Specific duties include providing educational outreach technical assistance on-farm consultations farm tours and project implementation to support small farmers and limited resource populations entering into the agricultural industry. An overarching goal of this position is to provide research-based information to those who have social cultural and economic barriers to upward mobility enabling them to make decisions that improve their communities and lives.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 in the major field of study (based on a 4.0 scale) or completion of a Masters degree; a personal automobile and valid drivers license; computer literacy; strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to plan implement market and evaluate educational programs; willingness to work as a team member and support a total Extension program; and the ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.
Preferred Years Experience Skills Training Education
For all Agent positions a Masters degree is preferred.
The Extension Agent for Livestock in Cumberland County will work with small beginning and limited resource farmers. Due to the close proximity to Fort Liberty this position will also serve veterans and transitioning service members entering into the agriculture addition the livestock agent will assist with the youth programming centered around livestock. The livestock agent position is responsible for providing technical assistance and the planning executing and evaluation of educational programs that meet the needs of the countys limited resource population and align with the mission and vision of the Cooperative Extension Program at NC A&T. The Livestock agent organizes communicates and delivers research-based information in formal and informal instructional settings; collaborates with county and community-based organizations to deliver programs and recruit program participants; determines program needs and priorities by conducting needs assessments; and evaluates data collected from multiple sources including advisory committee members county residents and program participants. Specific duties include providing educational outreach technical assistance on-farm consultations farm tours and project implementation to support small farmers and limited resource populations entering into the agricultural industry. An overarching goal of this position is to provide research-based information to those who have social cultural and economic barriers to upward mobility enabling them to make decisions that improve their communities and lives.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 in the major field of study (based on a 4.0 scale) or completion of a Masters degree; a personal automobile and valid drivers license; computer literacy; strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to plan implement market and evaluate educational programs; willingness to work as a team member and support a total Extension program; and the ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.
Preferred Years Experience Skills Training Education
For all Agent positions a Masters degree is preferred.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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