Extension Agent CRD (Cabarrus 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 focus area of the Cabarrus County CRD Agent will be Community Food Systems. This agent will take the lead in county and community programs and initiatives aimed at maintaining and strengthening the local food system through multiple perspectives. The role will primarily concentrate on consumers businesses markets and policymakers ensuring that the specific needs of Cabarrus County are addressed. These needs will be identified through periodic community assessments with strategies adjusted accordingly. The primary objective of this position is to connect local community members with local food sources by supporting local growers producers stores markets pantries and food banks. Additional support for these entities may involve identifying grants and funding opportunities. Furthermore the role includes increasing residents access to affordable locally-grown food by implementing and sustaining in Cabarrus County markets and other related programs. This will be accomplished through collaboration with external organizations the enhancement of existing programs and the development of new initiatives.
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 focus area of the Cabarrus County CRD Agent will be Community Food Systems. This agent will take the lead in county and community programs and initiatives aimed at maintaining and strengthening the local food system through multiple perspectives. The role will primarily concentrate on consumers businesses markets and policymakers ensuring that the specific needs of Cabarrus County are addressed. These needs will be identified through periodic community assessments with strategies adjusted accordingly. The primary objective of this position is to connect local community members with local food sources by supporting local growers producers stores markets pantries and food banks. Additional support for these entities may involve identifying grants and funding opportunities. Furthermore the role includes increasing residents access to affordable locally-grown food by implementing and sustaining in Cabarrus County markets and other related programs. This will be accomplished through collaboration with external organizations the enhancement of existing programs and the development of new initiatives.
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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