County Extension Faculty Positions
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Northwest District
Okaloosa County - Crestview, FL - Extension Agent I - III - Commercial and Environmental Horticulture (535920)
Closing date: June 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM Eastern Time
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Crestview, FLOpen Date
May 20, 2025
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June 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM Eastern TimeThe University of Florida (UF), the state's flagship institution, is a land-grant university comprised of teaching, research, and extension. The UF/IFAS Florida Cooperative Extension Service is committed to the core values of integrity, excellence, responsiveness, lifelong learning, and access. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
We hire the best. A range of perspectives and experiences makes us strong. We look for candidates with both academic and people skills who work well in teams, honor their commitments, innovate in a rapidly changing world, and value respect for all individuals. Working for Florida Extension will allow you to make a positive impact in your community as you help shape future generations, growing your career while earning a competitive salary and great benefits.
University of Florida/IFAS Extension and Okaloosa County seek to fill a permanent-status accruing, full-time Extension Agent position with a self-starting, energetic, team-oriented individual. The educational responsibilities of this position encompass strong leadership with respect to the Horticulture program, including the including Florida Friendly Landscaping programs (FFL), and Green Industries Best Management Practices GI-BMP (70%), and educating clients to prepare for obtaining pesticide application licenses (25%). The additional 5% of time is dedicated to support of the 4-H youth program through horticulture work coordinated with the 4-H Agent.
What you will do:
As a Commercial and Environmental Horticulture Extension Agent, you will work jointly for UF/IFAS Extension in the Northwest Extension District and Okaloosa County in the Florida panhandle. We are looking for an individual that is a self-starting, energetic, and team-oriented leader to:
- Plan, develop, implement, teach, evaluate, and report on comprehensive horticulture extension and education programs addressing issues of importance to local stakeholders. Programs will emphasize FLL and GI-BMP practices. Stakeholders include landscape and nursery professionals, local government, public and private organizations and educational institutions, and other public adult and youth audiences.
- Develop extension programs and activities that facilitate the transfer of science and science-based tools, technologies and information to support commercial and environmental horticulture, for businesses and communities in Okaloosa County, including in partnership with key stakeholder associations and organizations.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with various landscaping and nursery businesses, and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the program assistant to support educational programming.
- Create, develop, and confer with an Okaloosa County horticulture advisory committee to provide local guidance, ensuring that the local horticulture program is relevant with a high level of stakeholder engagement.
- Collaborate with agencies and other partners to respond effectively and efficiently to priority issues.
- Participate in at least one horticulture priority workgroup or action team and contribute to regional and statewide extension education programs that are relevant to Okaloosa County and local stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the County Extension Director and other horticulture extension agents to strengthen outcomes and impacts of UF/IFAS Extension across the Northwest District.
- As requested, assume other responsibilities to benefit the total UF/IFAS Extension program and Okaloosa County as assigned by the District Extension Director and County Administrator.
What you will bring (required)
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in horticulture, or a related field.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A commitment to excellent customer service.
- Ability to possess or be able to obtain a Florida driver’s license.
- Flexibility with working hours, willingness to occasionally work long and irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.
- Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.
Santa Rosa County - Milton, FL - County Extension Director and Extension Agent II - IV – Small Farms and Livestock (535683)
Closing date: June 20, 2025 at 11:55 PM Eastern Time
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Milton, FLOpen Date
April 30, 2025
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June 20, 2025 at 11:55 PM Eastern TimeYou Belong at a University that’s Leading the Way
The University of Florida (UF), the flagship university for the state of Florida, is a land grant institution with core values of unique purpose, excellence, integrity, collaboration and partnership, lifelong learning, responsiveness, innovation, communication, and global reach.
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
The Opportunity
The Florida Cooperative Extension Service is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments. County Extension faculty provide high-quality, relevant, research-based expertise and education to foster healthy people, healthy environments, and healthy economies. We are the resource that helps educate Floridians to address issues related to agriculture, natural resources, youth development, families, and communities.
University of Florida/IFAS Extension and Santa Rosa County are seeking to fill a permanent-status accruing, full-time Extension Agent position with a self-starting, energetic, team-oriented individual who will also serve as County Extension Director (CED). The educational responsibilities of this agent encompass strong leadership within the agent’s academic specialty to design, implement, and evaluate extension programming to meet the needs of the county’s varied population. This position includes programming with an emphasis on small farms in 1) sustaining and improving farm agricultural profitability and 2) improving farm and land management practices. Your role as an Extension Agent will account for 75% of time in your specific program area. All non-4-H Extension faculty members contribute 5% effort to the 4-H Youth Development program. Your role as CED will account for no more than 20% of your time.
What you will do as an Extension Agent:
- Provide leadership and delivery of educational programs related to small farms and livestock production and/or forage systems management based on Best Management Practices (BMP) promoting efficiency, sustainability, and environmentally sound principles for Santa Rosa County clientele.
- Provide excellent customer service for the small farm industry through various communication modes, including online telephone, email, social media, and face-to-face contact.
- Assist in community food initiatives, community supported agriculture, farm to consumer efforts, farmers markets, Agri-tourism opportunities, Farm-City Week, and other marketing efforts to promote agriculture in Santa Rosa county.
- Build networks to support the growth and sustainability of local agricultural production, Agri-tourism, and relationships between small-scale producers, consumers, and local decision makers in Santa Rosa county.
- Conduct needs-based assessments to assist you in developing programmatic priorities. This includes building an advisory committee who will assist you with program priorities and design to reach your audience.
- Collaborate with peers in Northwest District Program Implementation Teams to plan, teach, and evaluate virtual and face-to-face educational programs to meet clientele needs.
- Create strategies for program enhancement to include fee-based events, sponsorships, and grants, and manage all components related to fiscal accountability (policies, records, risk, etc.).
- Promote educational programs and engage with the community through various news media outlets, including TV, radio, and print, raising awareness of Extension's mission and horticultural expertise.
What you will do as a County Extension Director:
- Supervise, mentor, support, and evaluate county faculty members and staff members.
- Manage the business side of the UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County including financial and compliance oversight, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborate closely with county administration to secure essential resources and support for UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County.
- Develop and follow a strategic plan focused on developing, supporting, and directing the vision of the total UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County Extension program and strengthening internal and external relationships.
- Collaborate with Santa Rosa County government, administration, and staff, and UF/IFAS Extension faculty, staff, and administration.
- Collaborate with community leaders, government agencies, stakeholders, and media.
- Develop, lead, and sustain an informed overall UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County advisory committee reflective of county demographics.
- Adhere to all University of Florida and Santa Rosa County government policies and procedures and provide leadership to faculty and staff for management of all program components.
- Collaborate with the District Extension Director and CEDs to strengthen outcomes and impacts of UF/IFAS Extension across the Northwest District.
- As requested, assume other responsibilities to benefit the total UF/IFAS Extension program and Santa Rosa County as assigned by the District Extension Director and County Administrator.
What you will bring (required)
- A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in agriculture, agronomy, animal sciences, or plant sciences.
- At least five years of professional Extension experience or equivalent.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A commitment to excellent customer service.
- Evidence of exceptional leadership, collaboration, and partnerships with varied audiences, community leaders, agencies, media, and the public.
- Ability to possess or be able to obtain a Florida driver’s license.
- Flexibility with working hours - ability to travel overnight and, based on clientele availability, occasionally work irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and overnight.
- Willingness to reside in Santa Rosa County or a directly adjacent county.
- Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.
Northeast District
Alachua County - Newberry, FL - Extension Agent I - IV – Family and Consumer Sciences – Nutrition and Foods (536045)
Closing date: June 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM Eastern Time
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Newberry, FLOpen Date
June 5, 2025
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June 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM Eastern TimeThe Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
The University of Florida/IFAS Extension and Alachua County are seeking to fill a fulltime, permanent status accruing FCS Extension Agent position in nutrition and foods. The successful candidate will lead FCS education through the design, implementation, evaluation, and reporting of Extension programs on nutrition, food safety, food preservation, and food entrepreneurship. Audiences will include cottage food producers, shared-use kitchen users, non-profit organizations, and the public. The successful candidate will also contribute (5%) to 4-H Youth Development program in area of expertise.
The successful candidate will:
- Plan, develop, teach, and evaluate community-based education programs reflecting Alachua County’s varied population and unique educational needs. Program goal is to empower individuals, families, and youth (4-H) to adopt healthy eating habits and lifestyle behaviors that can help prevent or delay the onset of chronic illnesses.
- Develop partnerships with community agencies, local government, and community leaders within the local food initiative in Alachua County.
- Seek internal, external, and in-kind funds to support Extension programs.
- Develop creative works and publications in support of programming efforts.
- Extend educational training through volunteer systems to support FCS initiatives.
- Establish and maintain an effective advisory committee of citizens and professionals to analyze the county situation, identify priority issues, and assist with program design to reach target clientele.
- Demonstrate resourcefulness, creativity, enthusiasm, collaboration, leadership, and innovation to strengthen educational programs.
- Perform assigned duties in the event of an emergency as an employee of Alachua County.
What you will bring (required)
- A Bachelor’s degree in family and consumer sciences, food science, nutrition, dietetics, health and wellness, or a closely related field. We will accept applicants without a bachelor’s degree if the degree will be earned before start date. If hired solely with a bachelor’s degree (Agent I or II), the successful candidate will be able to participate in the Employee Education Program while working and will be encouraged to complete his/her degree within the first 6 years of employment. Minimum expected progress is earning 50% of credits towards obtaining master’s degree within the first 6 years of employment. To be hired at the Agent III or IV ranks, candidates must hold an MS degree. Rank will be determined according to UF rank requirements.
- Must become ServSafe® certified and have a working knowledge of Florida’s cottage food law and food-related regulatory agencies prior to teaching food safety and quality education to food.
- A flexible schedule that allows for irregular hours when necessary.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a leader and team member.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Have strong listening, written and verbal communication skills, along with ability to address small and large audiences.
- Have a high level of organizational development and management skills.
- Be committed to UF core values and UF/IFAS Extension values.
- A valid driver’s license and national background screening are required.
- The agent is expected to follow all Extension Administration policies regarding affirmative action, program development, and reporting, as well as perform other duties as assigned by the County and District Extension Directors. The successful agent will create an annual plan of work and report of accomplishment.
- The agent is also expected to develop multi-media presentations, fact sheets, posters, exhibits, and web content, blogs, write non-technical publications, participate in professional societies, and seek extramural funds in support of the FCS program.
Central District
Osceola County - Kissimmee, FL - Extension Agent I or II - Family and Consumer Sciences - Housing and Financial Management (535260)
Closing date: June 19, 2025 at 11:55 PM Eastern Time
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Kissimmee, FLOpen Date
March 19, 2025
Deadline
June 19, 2025 at 11:55 PM Eastern TimeThe Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
The Opportunity:
The Florida Cooperative Extension Service is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments. County Extension faculty provide high-quality, relevant, research-based expertise and education to foster healthy people, healthy environments, and healthy economies. We are the resource that helps educate Floridians to address issues related to agriculture, natural resources, youth development, families, and communities.
We hire the best. Varied views and experiences make us strong. We look for people with both academic and people skills who work well in teams, honor their commitments, innovate in a rapidly changing world, and believe in opportunity for all. Working for Florida Cooperative Extension will allow you to make a positive impact in your community as you help shape future generations, growing your career while earning a competitive salary and excellent benefits.
This full-time permanent status accruing Extension Agent will work jointly for UF/IFAS Extension and Osceola County Board of County Commissioners. The successful candidate will lead through designing, implementing, and evaluating community-based education programs that improve financial literacy and help individuals, families, and communities improve their economic well-being (95%). Educational programs may be targeted to help individuals and families obtain skills to own or rent a home, prevent foreclosure, maintain their home, or take a long-term view of their financial futures. At least 5% of the candidate's time will be devoted to 4-H Youth Development.
We are looking for candidates with academic and people skills who work well in teams, honor their commitments, and innovate in a rapidly changing world. The candidate will use an understanding of financial management, quality of life, and community stability to lead an educational program that empowers people to adopt healthy financial behavior, prevent financial stress, and achieve long-term social and economic success. This role provides the opportunity to positively impact the Osceola County community in helping to shape future generations.
What you will do:
- Plan, develop, teach, and evaluate community-based education programs to help people acquire the knowledge and skills to build financial security.
- Provide Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing counseling services and education workshops in coordination with Osceola County Housing and Community Services.
- Market education programs to reach a broad range of populations.
- Employ programmatic strategies to ensure the success of varied populations.
- Build an advisory committee composed of citizens and professionals that will assist with program priorities and design.
- Partner with colleagues, community leaders, agencies, and elected officials to create opportunities that enhance the local economic condition.
- Demonstrate resourcefulness, creativity, enthusiasm, collaboration, leadership, and innovation to strengthen educational programs.
- Manage program components including program policies, records, risk management, communication, and educational materials.
- Seek, secure, and manage grants, contracts, or other funding and partnership opportunities to support the FCS housing and financial management Extension programs.
- Attend and contribute to professional meetings and in-service trainings and actively seek out and attend professional development opportunities.
- Follow all county, UF, and IFAS Extension policies.
- Carry out other duties as outlined by the County Extension Director and the District Extension Director.
What you will bring (required)
- A bachelor’s degree in family and consumer sciences, business, economics, financial management, or a closely related discipline is required. We will accept applicants without a bachelor’s degree if the degree will be earned by May 2025.
- If hired solely with a bachelor’s degree, we want you to advance your career by making at least 50% progress toward obtaining your master’s degree within the first 6 years of employment. The successful candidate will be able to participate in the Employee Education Program. (Candidates must hold a master’s degree to be hired as an Extension Agent II or higher.)
- Must be a HUD Certified Housing Counselor or obtain certification within 1 year of employment.
- Must show significant progress towards completing Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) certification (30% of completion requirements toward completing Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) certification within 3 years of employment or 50% within 5 years).
- Ability to work cooperatively as a leader and team member.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Evidence of resourcefulness, creativity, enthusiasm, and innovativeness.
- High-level organizational development and management skills.
- Knowledge and experience in using and applying information technology and communications applications.
- Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values and UF/IFAS Extension values.
- Be willing to be activated by the County in the event of an emergency.
Southwest District
Sarasota County - Sarasota, FL - Extension Agent I - IV - Family and Consumer Sciences (536041)
Closing date: June 23, 2025 at 11:55 PM Eastern Time
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Sarasota, FLOpen Date
June 2, 2025
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June 23, 2025 at 11:55 PM Eastern TimeYou Belong at a University that’s Leading the Way
The University of Florida (UF), the state's flagship institution, is a land-grant university comprised of teaching, research, and Extension. The UF/IFAS Florida Cooperative Extension Service is committed to the core values of integrity, excellence, responsiveness, lifelong learning, and accessibility.
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
University of Florida IFAS Extension and Sarasota County seek to fill a 12-month, permanent status-accruing Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Extension Agent position. As the Agent, you will develop, implement, evaluate, and report on a comprehensive FCS Extension program. The focus areas will be on strategies and programs that address the critical connections between nutrition, aging, chronic disease management and housing. Educational programs will support healthier lifestyles, enhance long-term well-being, and improve living conditions for older adults and others facing health and housing challenges. A minimum of 5% of the Agent’s time will be devoted to 4-H Youth Development programming in partnership with the county 4-H Agent.
Your office will be located at the Sarasota County Extension Office in Sarasota.
As the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, you will:
- Design, teach, evaluate, and report on community-based educational programs in the program areas outlined above to address issues, facilitate solutions and promote positive behavior change. Audiences include community residents, professionals, organizations, youth, and more.
- Deliver educational programs using a wide variety of approaches (e.g., workshops, seminars, in-person programming, virtual programming, publications, and electronic media) to effectively reach community stakeholders of a variety of ages, educational and experience levels, and learning styles.
- Develop creative works and non-technical educational materials (presentations, fact sheets, blogs, webpages, videos, educational social media posts, and similar works) for clientele.
- Develop and sustain partnerships with community agencies, governmental entities, businesses, County and UF colleagues, and the public to promote health with innovative shared programing. Coordinate with Sarasota County Emergency Management division regarding area-specific guidelines and education strategies on emergency preparations. Coordinate with the Florida Department of Health Sarasota County regarding area health education priorities.
- Serve as the local agent liaison for the Family Nutrition Program in Sarasota County.
- Establish an advisory committee of citizens and professionals to analyze the county situation, identify priority issues, and assist with program design to reach target clientele.
- Acquire and manage financial resources like grants and in-kind support.
- Actively collaborate with other staff in Sarasota County Extension to implement comprehensive and interdisciplinary programs to meet community needs.
- Complete required monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of accomplishments and metrics.
- Follow all the University of Florida and Sarasota County policies and procedures.
- Assume other assignments and responsibilities in support of the total Extension program as assigned by the County Extension Director and District Extension Director.
What you will bring (required)
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in family and consumer sciences, nutrition science or dietetics, gerontology, health and wellness, financial management, or a closely related field.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenter of research-based knowledge with both large and small crowds.
- A commitment to excellent external and internal customer service and responsiveness in a timely and professional manner.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a leader and team member.
- Resourcefulness, creativity, enthusiasm, and innovation.
- High level of organization, good record-keeping techniques, and project and time management skills.
- Knowledge and experience in the use and application of information technology and communication applications.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Flexibility with working hours; willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.
- Possess or be able to obtain a Florida driver’s license.
- Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values