West Virginia University · 14 hours ago
Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent (Pocahontas County) - Division of Land-Grant Engagement
Marlinton, WV
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelWest Virginia University is seeking a self-motivated individual for their Extension Service to implement programs in agriculture and natural resources. The role focuses on enhancing production and management skills among farmers and landowners to improve the profitability and sustainability of their businesses.
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Responsibilities
Conducts educational programs in his/her designated program area to help people more effectively interpret and use science-based findings
Assumes responsibility for developing and executing a Plan of Work. The Plan of work will include a mix of ANR programming with an expectation to include agribusiness and agritourism development opportunities in the county and the Eastern Panhandle region
Involves the Extension Service Committee and community stakeholders, and appropriate program advisory committees to analyze the county situation, identify priority problems and develop and implement programs
Uses the resources of the West Virginia University and the community to effectively implement county programs
Identifies, recruits, and develops volunteer leadership (i.e., master gardeners,) to assist with delivering the program of work in the county
Develops and uses appropriate systems for reporting program accomplishments
Functions always as a professional educator
Actively participate with Extension work teams to help focus and develop regional and statewide programs in designated program areas
Work in conjunction with 4-HYD Agent and county staff to support appropriate youth programming the county
Actively participate with Extension work teams to help focus and develop regional and statewide programs in designated program areas
Follows a sound process in developing educational programs in his/her designated area of responsibility. Extension faculty are practitioners who develop educational programs to meet the needs of non-credit learners. Program development is a process used to assess needs, mobilize resources, and create and organize educational initiatives to address the needs of citizens
Develop, market, deliver, facilitate, and evaluate non-credit educational programming in response to locally identified priority needs
Establishes clear objectives and uses appropriate subject matter content and learning experiences to reach these objectives
Designs and implements a variety of program delivery methods to reach target clientele
Takes necessary action to ensure that enough groundwork is laid for programs to succeed
Evaluates results, measures impact, and accounts to appropriate stakeholders for program accomplishments
Uses the results of program evaluation to initiate changes in the implementation of the program
Develops an understanding of the county, the needs of its citizens and Extension's role in meeting those needs
Understands the county situation in terms of social and economic factors
Understands the role of County Extension Service in effecting changes in the county situation
Develops community partnerships to address county programming needs
Continuously examines his/her role as a change agent
Assesses the degree to which programs meet the needs of clients, induce positive change, improve performance, or measurably impact priority problems
Uses knowledge of agriculture to inform and guide teaching and service and move the faculty and learner to decision making and action
Participates in professional development activities that increase expertise in the discipline
Demonstrates the ability to apply current knowledge to address specific priority problems
Assesses the degree to which new knowledge moves the faculty and learner to decision making and action
Understands and conveys the philosophy, objectives, and policies of WVU Extension Service
Assists in determining and obtaining resources needed to implement the Plan of Work
Plans and provides the training needed to equip volunteer leaders to carry out the program
Develops and maintains two-way communications with volunteer leaders
Establishes and maintains rapport with personnel of the mass media and arranges for appropriate releases in the program area
Qualification
Required
A completed master's degree in an agricultural-related field of study is required for assistant professor consideration. Candidates with a master's degree in progress may be considered for interviews, but the degree must be completed by hire date
A completed bachelor's degree in an agricultural-related field of study is required for visiting instructor consideration. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in progress may be considered for interviews, but the degree must be completed by hire date
Demonstrated leadership and management skill through collaborations and partnerships with agencies and organizations is necessary
Proficiency in oral and written communication and knowledge and use of computer technology for educational programming and management are required
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Ability to meet travel demands of position (overnight stays), such as 4-H youth events, conferences, professional development sessions/trainings
Willingness to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends
Ability to lift and carry materials needed to conduct trainings and perform duties of the position
Must be able to pass the Children on Campus and Title IX required trainings
Preferred
Training and experience in agribusiness, agriculture, forestry plant science/horticulture field of study is highly preferred
Training and experience in community development (such as agribusiness, etc.) is desired
Documented experience in volunteer management, supervision, resource development, and team leadership is desirable
Experience working with advisory committees and/or focus groups
Experience working with the media and web-based information delivery methods
Successful experience in developing financial support for educational programs including grant writing, fund raising, contracting or cost recovery efforts
Experience in promoting, marketing or creating public awareness of program/services among key community decision-makers
Company
West Virginia University
West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
Founded in 1867
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.97MKey Investors
National Institute of Nursing ResearchU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-02-01Grant· $2.7M
2024-10-29Grant· $7.82M
2024-09-17Grant· $0.72M
Leadership Team
Lori Hazlehurst
Professor Pharmaceutical Sciences
Michael Benson
President and Professor of History
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