Assistant Extension Agent, Ag (Assistant, Associate, Full Agent)
- Employer
- NC State University
- Location
- Whiteville, NC
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- Full Time
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- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
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Position Number:SE-00065551-0726
Position Type:NC Cooperative Extension
Job City & State:Whiteville, NC
Department :NCCE-Columbus County Center
Working Title:Assistant Extension Agent, Ag (Assistant, Associate, Full Agent)
Appointment:12 Month Recurring
Job Type:Full-Time - Permanent
FTE:1.00
Essential Job Duties:Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Check out this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MptxITpJ54&t=3s) on what it’s like to work for NC State Extension.
The position may be hired at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Agent level if the selected candidate meets the required qualifications.
While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:
· Paid time off
· Paid tuition
· Health Insurance
· Flexible Scheduling
· Retirement Savings
· Supplemental Benefits Programs
· WolfPerks!
You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens. Our mission is to partner with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land and economy of North Carolinians.
At 954 sq. miles, Columbus County is the third largest county in North Carolina and is home to over 55,000 residents. Columbus County is famous for its small towns and friendly atmosphere. To find out more about Columbus County, see https://columbusco.org/. To learn more about the NCCE Columbus County Center, go to https://columbus.ces.ncsu.edu/
Duties and Responsibilities
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Columbus County is seeking to hire a Livestock Extension Agent. The agent in this position will provide leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of an effective educational program and informational assistance to meet the needs of the county youth and adult populations in the following area of responsibility – Livestock, to include but not limited to swine, cattle, goats, sheep, as well as forages and pasture management. A successful candidate must demonstrate the ability and enthusiasm for serving audiences.
The person selected for this position will be responsible for educational programming and informational assistance related to all phases of livestock production and management. The agent will be responsible for providing leadership in planning, implementing, evaluating and marketing educational programs and activities with measurable impacts in livestock production/management and forage/pasture management. Additionally, the person selected for this position will be expected to work closely with the 4-H Agent to provide leadership in planning, implementing, evaluating and marketing a youth livestock program.
This position demands a responsible and self-motivated individual with outstanding relationship skills and a strong background in livestock production and 4-H livestock programming.
Frequent travel within the county and occasional travel outside the county is required.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Check out this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MptxITpJ54&t=3s) on what it’s like to work for NC State Extension.
The position may be hired at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Agent level if the selected candidate meets the required qualifications.
While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:
· Paid time off· Paid tuition· Health Insurance· Flexible Scheduling· Retirement Savings· Supplemental Benefits Programs· WolfPerks!
You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens. Our mission is to partner with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land and economy of North Carolinians.
At 954 sq. miles, Columbus County is the third largest county in North Carolina and is home to over 55,000 residents. Columbus County is famous for its small towns and friendly atmosphere. To find out more about Columbus County, see https://columbusco.org/. To learn more about the NCCE Columbus County Center, go to https://columbus.ces.ncsu.edu/
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Other Work/Responsibilities:The candidate must be able to develop innovative strategies for presenting educational programs to livestock producers, youth and farm families, and related organizations and businesses.
Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises:0
Percent of Time Spent:0
Identify if the Position is Mandatory / Essential / Key:Not Applicable
Work Schedule:8:00AM - 5:00PM with flexibility and occasionally working after hours or weekends as necessary.
Minimum Experience/Education:One of the following educational requirements: – 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, or – Completion of a Master’s degree with at least one of the degrees in an agricultural or related field.
Department Required Skills:A Bachelor’s degree in a related agricultural field is required.
This position demands a responsible and self-motivated individual with outstanding relationship skills and a strong background in livestock production and forage/pasture management. Knowledge and experience in communications, presentation, public relations/marketing, leadership, time management, organization, technology, networking, and resource development is also required.
A Master’s degree is preferred.
A background in livestock production and youth livestock programming.
Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
Possess appropriate computer skills.
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Valid NC Driver's License required?:Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?:No
Physical Required?:No
Anticipated Hiring Range:Minimum Bachelor's $40,000; Minimum Master's $45,000; Minimum Doctorate $50,000 Commensurate with experience.
Internal Transfer Only:No
Job Open Date:07/01/2026
Quick Link:https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/230635
EEO:NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Organization
NC State: Think and Do
NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.
Our 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).
Overcoming Challenges, Improving Lives
NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.
Our research doesn't just get published in a journal or sit on a shelf; it makes an impact. NC State is No. 6 nationwide in commercialization agreements based on university research, and we're No. 2 among universities without a medical school. Our Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information to citizens in all 100 North Carolina counties. In addition, our industrial extension unit — Industry Expansion Solutions — has created an economic benefit for the state's manufacturers averaging $149 million per year since 2005.
Bright Minds Creating a Bold Future
NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.
Our Centennial Campus, an award-winning public-private research campus, is home to more than 70 partner organizations working alongside more than 70 NC State research and academic units. Centennial is also the location of the innovative Hunt Library, which Time magazine has dubbed “the library of the future.”
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It all happens in one of the best cities in America. A top spot for job-seekers and tech professionals, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a leading urban center:
- No. 2 hot spot for tech jobs (Forbes, 2016)
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- Best big city in the Southeast (Time, 2016)
- Selected as a Google Fiber expansion city
With Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The top companies in the region — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country’s best employers. They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates.
More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.
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