Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (Agriculture & Natural Resources)

Responsibilities

• Provide research-based information and educational opportunities to stakeholders in Madison and Tensas parishes regarding agriculture and natural resources.
• Deliver programming through various methods including on-farm visits, area-wide demonstrations, workshops, field days, and educational meetings.
• Establish advisory committees to identify clientele needs and develop extension programming.
• Disseminate LSU AgCenter recommendations via newsletters, factsheets, social media, and press articles.
• Contribute to parish web pages and assist in providing pesticide re-certification training.
• Engage with agricultural organizations such as Farm Bureau, Cattlemen’s Association, and Master Gardener groups.
• Maintain professional development to remain current with agriculture and natural resources research.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in agronomy, crop science, soil science, agribusiness, agricultural sciences, pest management, biological sciences, agricultural education, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA (on a 4.0 system).
• Minimum 3.0 graduate GPA if graduate work was attempted.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possession of a personal automobile and appropriate insurance coverage.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and perform occasional overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related agricultural or biological field.
• Knowledge of public relations.
• Ability to function with minimum supervision and work cooperatively within a team.

Benefits

• Retirement plans and multiple medical insurance options.
• Supplemental insurances including dental, life, vision, and long-term disability.
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan for childcare and medical expenses.
• 14 university holidays per year.
• Generous annual vacation and sick leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at LSU System campuses.

About the Company

The LSU AgCenter is a statewide campus of the LSU System that includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. The AgCenter conducts agricultural-based research and extends that knowledge to the people of Louisiana to improve quality of life and solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.