Extension Agent, Ag-Consumer and Commercial Horticulture

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Other Work/Responsibilities

This position provides leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of an effective educational program to meet the needs in Haywood County for commercial and consumer horticulture. This position will have a 70% focus on commercial horticulture and a 30% focus on consumer horticulture/Master Gardener management.

This position will require the ability to provide homeowners with diagnosis and recommendations for plant disease, insect, and other abiotic disorders of home lawn, garden, orchard, or other landscape plants.

This position will also require the ability to assist with services related to plant/insect diagnostics, production recommendations, and other support services to commercial ornamental/nursery landscape plant production businesses.

This position will be responsible for the recruitment, training, supervising, and managing of Haywood County Master Gardener volunteers during their contribution to Cooperative Extension programming in the county/state.

The agent will be expected to develop and market educational programs with measurable impacts and to collaborate with co-workers, other agencies, groups, Master Gardener Volunteers, community volunteers, and organizations in order to more effectively reach intended audiences throughout the counties.

Expected to provide pesticide education in collaboration with the livestock agent to meet the needs of a variety of clientele

Supervisory

• Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises: 0
• Percent of Time Spent: N/A

Requirements and Preferences

Identify if the Position is Mandatory / Essential / Key: Not Applicable
Work Schedule Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday; night and weekends are required 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

A bachelor’s degree in horticultural science or a related agricultural field is required.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

N/A

Required License or Certification

• NC Driver’s License.

Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Physical Required? No
List any other medical/drug tests required: N/A

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range: $40,000-$50,000
Internal Transfer Only: No

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date: 08/26/2026

Applicant Information

Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/230506

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. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How did you learn of this opportunity?

  • NCSU Website
  • Job Alert (automated email from our system)
  • NCSU Executive Search Services
  • Monster.com
  • CareerBuilder.com
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Other Online Job Board
  • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
  • Job / Career Fair
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Professional Journal
  • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
  • Radio / Television Advertisement
  • Professional Organization
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
  • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
  • NCSU Employee Referral
  • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
  • Other

• If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source. (Open Ended Question)

• All agent positions require a minimum education requirement of:

  • A. A Bachelor's degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or 3.0 in major field of study (based on a 4.0 scale);
  • B. 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 of 3.0 or higher;
  • C. A completed Master's degree.
    Do you meet this minimum education requirement?
  • Yes, I meet the requirement listed in section A above.
  • Yes, I meet the requirement listed in section B above.
  • Yes, I meet the requirement listed in section C above.
  • No, however I am in my last semester of study.
  • No, I do not meet this requirement.

Application Materials Required

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Transcripts 1 (required of finalists)