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Extension Agent, Horticulture/Ward County

Employer
North Dakota State University
Location
Minot, ND
Salary
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Industry
Education
Role
Manager
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

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Position Information

Position Description & Details:

The Extension Agent will work collaboratively with a team of Extension professionals, county residents and leaders to empower North Dakotans to improve their lives and communities through science-based horticulture education. This is a full-time position planning and delivering horticulture-related educational programs in Ward County and, when appropriate, programming cooperatively in neighboring counties. This position is based in the NDSU Extension offices in Ward County.

Responsibilities:

This position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Educate
  • Develop, deliver, and evaluate horticulture educational programs to adult and youth audiences.
  • Provide technical assistance and science-based information in response to horticulture related consumer questions in fruit production, vegetable production, trees, shrubs, flowers, lawns, weeds, diseases, insects and other related community issues.
  • Coach Master Gardeners to assist in answering horticultural related consumer questions.
  • Assist with agricultural/horticultural related 4-H youth development programming in counties to enhance life skills of youth, adults, and volunteers.
  • Disseminate horticulture-related information to the public through mass media, social media, and other platforms.

Collaborate and Facilitate
  • Develop strong working relationships with local Extension staff, state specialists, local committees/boards, schools, agencies/organizations, community leaders, and other local stakeholders to leverage resources and assess Extension programming needs.
  • Collaborate with local office team to ensure high quality 4-H youth development programming and a safe, supportive environment for youth and adult volunteers.
  • Develop horticultural expertise of local citizens to collaborate on community gardens, pollination projects, community orchards, and other local projects related to agriculture/horticulture.
  • Recruit, train, and equip local volunteers, including 4-H volunteers and Master Gardeners, to develop and deliver local Extension programs.
  • Cultivate a strong relationship with and use multiple media outlets and resources to market programs and impacts.

Other
  • Participate in professional development experiences offered by the NDSU Extension and other entities as appropriate.
  • Be self-directed with minimal supervision.
  • Some weekend and evening work is required.
  • Travel within the Ward County area is required. Overnight trips will be required on occasion for meetings, 4-H youth development activities, and professional development.
  • Be an active learner to keep relevant with new teaching strategies, advances in the professional development field, technology, news and with related research.
  • Perform other duties assigned in support of Extension programming.

Behavioral expectations include:
  • Work ethically, with integrity, and respect confidentiality.
  • Contribute to an environment of cooperative, supportive and positive working relationships with co-workers and clientele.
  • Resolve differences constructively. Use tact and courtesy at all times.
  • Exhibit positive attitude, image and personal motivation at all times. Be an engaged professional.
  • Use effective time management.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday

8:00 - 5:00

Some evening and weekend work is required.

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in horticulture OR a bachelor's degree in related field with at least three years of horticulture-related work experience.

2. The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.

3. Basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals, groups and through mass media.

5. Organizational management skills including the ability to conduct oneself professionally, be self-directed in the work environment, work flexible and extended hours, extended travel required and manage time and resources (including grant writing) to efficiently accomplish the duties of the position.

6. Familiarity with various ethnic and socioeconomic audiences, an interest and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to the principles of diversity.

7. Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in horticulture or related field.

2. Experience recruiting and managing volunteers.

3. Experience designing and delivering educational programs.

4. Recent Extension work experience.

5. Working knowledge of and experience with 4-H and/or other youth programs.

6. Demonstrated experience with consumer horticulture.

Applicant Materials Required:

Cover letter including how you meet any and all preferred qualifications.

Resume

Unofficial transcript

Include 3 professional references in application reference section

Screening will begin 2/7/22

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package with includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

Land Acknowledgement

We collectively acknowledge that we gather at NDSU, a land grant institution, on the traditional lands of the Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda) and Anishinaabe Peoples in addition to many diverse Indigenous Peoples still connected to these lands. We honor with gratitude Mother Earth and the Indigenous Peoples who have walked with her throughout generations. We will continue to learn how to live in unity with Mother Earth and build strong, mutually beneficial, trusting relationships with Indigenous Peoples of our region.

About Us

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the entire state. NDSU has been listed in the Top 100 public research universities in the United States for research and development in agricultural sciences, psychology and social sciences, based on reported research expenditures.

NDSU is an exciting place to work offering a stimulating and diverse environment richly populated with people pursuing life-long learning and personal growth. Employees often attend on-campus cultural events, lectures, athletic events and enjoy walks through our beautiful campus.

NDSU employs over 6000 full-time and part-time employees across the state, making it the second largest employer in the community. NDSU is the best college in ND, according to Money Magazine (September 2018). NDSU was named a 2019 Best Value College by Forbes. Fargo made Livability.com's top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall.

NDSU offers a wide array of professional opportunities including faculty, executive, managerial, professional, technical, paraprofessional, office support, servers and crafts/trades. Like a small city, NDSU operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Full time employees are offered a superb benefit package to include 100% company paid health insurance premiums and tuition assistance for employees and immediate family members. All of us at NDSU play an important role in serving our students and public constituencies. We encourage motivated and talented team members that thrive in a higher-ed environment to join our university!

Mission

We provide transformational education, create knowledge through innovative research, and share knowledge through community engagement that meets the needs of North Dakota and the world.

Additional Information

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Company

NDSU is recognized as one of the nation’s top 108 public and private universities.

North Dakota State University is an employer of choice with a commitment to offer a well-rounded benefits package for employees and their families.

NDSU is listed at 95 among 404 public universities based on the university’s research expenditures reported to the National Science Foundation. In addition, NDSU is listed in the National Science Foundation’s top 100 in several areas, including: agricultural sciences; business management and business; communications; materials science; natural resources and conservation science; social sciences; sociology, demography, and population studies; and visual and performing arts.

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