Position Information
| Posting Number |
PG190792CE |
| Position Number |
SE-000002315-1025 |
| Position Type |
NC Cooperative Extension (EPS) |
Department Information
| Job City & State |
Elizabethtown, NC |
| Department |
NCCE-Bladen County Center |
System Information
| Working Title |
Assistant Extension Agent, Ag-Horticulture |
| Appointment |
12 Month Recurring |
| Job Type |
Full-Time - Permanent |
| FTE |
.75 |
Position Overview
| 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.
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.
Bladen County is located in Southeastern North Carolina and has a population of approximately 30,000. Bladen County is the 4th largest county in the state in area and is located approximately 100 miles from Raleigh and 45 miles from Wilmington and the Atlantic Ocean. Life in Bladen provides a rich neighborly atmosphere with a leisurely lifestyle but at the same time provides easy access to more urban population centers. The agricultural sector of the Bladen County economy is strong and critical to the overall economy of the area. The county ranks 5th among NC counties in total farm cash receipts and in cash receipts from livestock. The Extension staff is a high performing team with close connections to the people of Bladen County, especially as it relates to the core Extension program areas of agriculture, food, and 4-H youth development.
For more Information about Bladen County, visit
http://www.bladennc.govoffice3.com/
Travel is required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- The agent will be responsible for educational programming and informational assistance related to consumer horticulture and commercial horticulture including vegetable, fruit, and nut production as well as ornamentals and turf.
- Additional responsibilities include recruiting and training volunteers to assist with programs, Local Foods Coordinator, pond management, and developing and coordinating youth horticultural programs.
- The position demands an individual with an understanding of horticulture programming needs.
- The successful candidate must plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs related to horticulture, turf/turf management, pond management, and local foods and other areas as identified by advisory members and other stakeholders.
- The person in this position must possess a solid degree of horticulture subject matter competence.
- Candidate must be able to recruit, train, and incorporate volunteers into programming efforts.
- Collaboration with other government agencies, public and private non-profits and corporations is expected.
- This person must enjoy working with individuals as well as groups, be able to work with diverse audiences, and have the ability to manage multiple tasks with little supervision.
- The successful candidate is expected to be a team player working with the Extension staff and other organizations and have the ability to work independently.
- The pursuit of outside resources such as grants and donations will be necessary to support program expansion.
- This role requires a skilled communicator with problem-solving abilities and proven experience in developing and presenting educational materials.
- Candidates must be effective teachers and public speakers, comfortable delivering content in-person, virtually, and through various written formats, including web and social media.
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| Other Work/Responsibilities |
- The position provides leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of an effective educational program to meet the needs of both counties in the area of consumer horticulture.
- Provide timely responses to consumer horticulture calls as well as agricultural field crop calls.
- The agent will be expected to develop and market educational programs with measurable impacts and to collaborate with other agencies, groups, and organizations in order to more effectively reach the intended audience throughout these counties.
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Supervisory
| Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises |
0 |
| Percent of Time Spent |
0% |
Requirements and Preferences
| Identify if the Position is Mandatory / Essential / Key |
Not Applicable |
| Work Schedule |
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5pm with evenings and weekends as needed. |
| 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 |
- Knowledge and experience in communications, presentations, public relations/marketing, leadership, time management, organization, technology, networking, and resource development
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| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
- A related Master's degree
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| Required License or Certification |
Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation required and must be maintained. In order to operate a state vehicle, a valid driver's license is required and must be maintained. |
| Valid NC Driver's License required? |
Yes |
| Commercial Driver's License Required? |
No |
| Physical Required? |
No |
| List any other medical/drug tests required |
Drug test required by Bladen County within three days of hire. |
Recruitment Details
| Anticipated Hiring Range |
Minimum Bachelor's $40,000; Minimum Master's $45,000; Minimum Doctorate $50,000 Commensurate with experience. |
| Internal Transfer Only |
No |
Applicant Information
| Quick Link |
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/224441 |
| 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.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or
workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks as well as county-required background 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. |
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North Carolina State University
Minimum Bachelor's $40,000; Minimum Master's $45,000; Minimum Doctorate $50,000 Commensurate with experience.
paid time off
Nov 03, 2025