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North Carolina State University · 3 months ago

Assistant Extension Agent, Livestock

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$40K/yr - $50K/yr

North Carolina State University is dedicated to extending research-based knowledge to the community through its Cooperative Extension program. The Assistant Extension Agent for Livestock will lead educational programs focused on livestock production, sustainability, and profitability, while also engaging with youth and community members to enhance agricultural practices.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in planning, implementing, marketing, and evaluating educational programs and activities with measurable impacts

Be a team player and support the total Extension program

Network with broad audiences, customers, volunteers, Extension Specialists, and the local Extension staff

Actively seek outside resources to enhance the program

Develop and implement innovative strategies for presenting educational programs

The Extension Agent in this position will provide leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of an effective livestock educational program to meet the needs of the county

This position demands a responsible and self-motivated individual with outstanding relationship skills and a strong background in livestock production and 4-H youth livestock development

The position will also include responsibilities for forages

Knowledge of cattle production (beef and dairy) and small livestock operations (backyard poultry, fiber animals, niche meat production) is necessary to be successful with the breadth of livestock educational needs in the county

Work closely with 4-H staff and volunteers involved with youth livestock programming to create a successful and impactful effort for the county’s youth

Required to serve on the Haywood County Fair Planning Committee

Coordinates all youth livestock and poultry shows for the annual county fair

Qualification

Livestock production4-H youth developmentForage managementEducational program developmentRelationship skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in an agricultural or related field

The minimum GPA requirement will be waived for NCCE Program Associates with a Bachelor's degree

A Bachelor's degree and the completion of at least one-half of coursework in a Master's degree curriculum with a cumulative grade point average 3.0 or higher with at least one of the degrees in an agricultural or related field

Completion of a Master's degree with at least one of the degrees in an agricultural or related field

Frequent travel within the county and occasional travel outside the county

Strong background in livestock production and 4-H youth livestock development

Valid NC Driver's License required