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County Extension Faculty Positions
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Northwest District
Escambia County - Cantonment, FL - Extension Agent I - III – Agriculture and Natural Resources (528547)
Closing date: October 12, 2023 at 11:55 PM Eastern Time
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Details
Location
Cantonment, FLOpen Date
September 14, 2023
Deadline
October 12, 2023 at 11:55 PM Eastern TimeYou Belong at a University that’s Leading the Way
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 Florida Cooperative Extension Service is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments that provides quality, relevant education and research-based expertise to foster healthy people, a healthy environment, and a healthy economy. 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 Escambia County are seeking am Extension Agent to lead sustainable agriculture, enterprise food systems, small farms, and natural resource education through the design, implementation, and evaluation of extension programming that meets the needs of the county’s diverse population. As the Extension Agent, you will spend your time or efforts serving clientele in Escambia County in agronomic crop production and natural resources programming. This role provides the opportunity to make a positive impact in the Florida Panhandle and Escambia County as you help shape future generations.
What you will do:
- Design, deliver, and evaluate educational programs related to sustainable agriculture, food systems, and natural resource conservation in Escambia County, by teaching about Best Management Practices (BMPs), production, harvesting, and sustainability issues and solutions.
- Build an advisory committee composed of Escambia County citizens and agricultural professionals to assist you in identifying and prioritizing educational programs to reach target clientele.
- Assist Escambia County and the Northwest District (NWD) as an “educational first responder” for county and university functions during natural disasters.
- Collaborate with the NWD Panhandle Agriculture Program Implementation Team (PIT) working collaboratively with peers to plan, teach, and evaluate virtual and face-to-face educational programs.
- Collaborate with agronomic Extension specialists to provide support and engage in applied research for commodity crop variety trials across the Northwest Extension District.
- Obtain external financial resources to support your programs.
- Manage all program components (e.g., policies, records, risk, communication, and accountability).
- Cooperate in interdisciplinary projects.
- Provide service to schools.
- Develop creative works (presentations, posters, website development, etc.)
- Write non-technical, people-friendly publications.
- Participate in professional societies related to your academic discipline.
- Collaborate with the County Extension Director and District Extension Director on other responsibilities that benefit the total county and district Extension program.
What you will bring (required):
- A bachelor’s degree in agronomy or related field.
- Five years of Cooperative Extension experience or equivalent.
- Strong oral and written interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and balance diverse responsibilities.
- A commitment to customer service and Extension for All guidelines of UF/IFAS Extension.
- Ability to use computers, web delivery, and apply social media to your work.
- Ability to possess (or be able to obtain) a Florida driver’s license.
- Flexibility with working hours; willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.
- Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values of excellence, discovery & innovation, inclusion, freedom & civility, community, and stewardship.
Jackson County - Marianna, FL - Extension Agent I - III – 4-H Youth Development (528564)
Closing date: October 12, 2023 at 11:55 PM Eastern Time
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Location
Marianna, FLOpen Date
September 14, 2023
Deadline
October 12, 2023 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, diversity, 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
This full-time, permanent status accruing Extension Agent will work jointly for UF/IFAS Extension and Jackson County. The candidate will conduct a comprehensive and diverse 4-H education program. The 4-H role focuses on 1) youth development and 2) volunteer development through collaboration with 4-H Extension faculty colleagues and other Extension program areas. The candidate will demonstrate excellent customer service and will respond to client needs in a timely and professional manner. This role provides the opportunity to make a positive impact in the Jackson County community in helping to shape future generations.
What You’ll Do
- Recruit adult volunteers to lead community and/or project based 4-H Clubs.
- Design, deliver, and evaluate educational programs to support 4-H volunteer identification, selection, orientation, training, utilization, recognition, and evaluation (ISOTURE: A Model for Effective Volunteer Management).
- Design, deliver, and evaluate educational programs to provide a developmental context for 4-H positive youth development (4-H Thrive Model).
- Ensure volunteer compliance with Florida 4-H youth protection policies.
- Build a diverse advisory committee who assists you in identifying resources (human, fiscal, material) and programmatic priorities to reach target clientele.
- Obtain financial resources to support programs and manage its components – Jackson County 4-H Association, policies, records, risk, communication, and accountability).
- Collaborate with the Northwest Extension District4-H Program Implementation Team (PIT) members by working with your peers to plan, teach, and evaluate virtual and face-to-face educational programs across the district or in multi-county settings.
- Possess or develop an area of expertise to share across the Northwest Extension District.
- Develop and maintain a social media and web presence including virtual program delivery and creating online educational content.
- Serve as an educational first responder for county and university functions during natural disasters.
What You’ll Bring:
- A bachelor’s degree in youth development, education, community development, sociology, or a related field.
- Self-starting, energetic, and team-oriented mindset.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Resourcefulness, creativity, enthusiasm, and innovativeness.
- Good organizational development and management skills.
- Ability to establish solid partnerships and work in teams.
- Ability to use information technology and apply social media to Extension work.
- Expertise in managing competing priorities and adaptability to handle unexpected situations.
- Candidates must have a commitment to UF core values of excellence, discovery & innovation, inclusion, freedom & civility, community, and stewardship.
Northeast District
Central District
Flagler County - Bunnell, FL - County Extension Director and Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent II - IV (528714)
Closing date: October 26, 2023 at 11:55 PM Eastern Time
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Location
Bunnell, FLOpen Date
September 28, 2023
Deadline
October 26, 2023 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, diversity, 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 .
UF is a Land Grant institution with core values of unique purpose, excellence, integrity, collaboration and partnership, lifelong learning, diversity, responsiveness, innovation, communication, and global reach. IFAS employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff statewide. IFAS Extension employs 375 Extension Agents and has offices in each of Florida’s 67 counties.
Our mission in the Florida Cooperative Extension Service is to partner with communities to provide quality, relevant education, and research-based expertise to foster healthy people, a healthy environment, and a healthy economy. We are the resource that helps educate Floridians to address issues related to agriculture, horticulture, natural resources, youth development, families, and communities.
We hire the best. 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.
As an Extension Agent, you will work jointly for UF/IFAS Extension and Flagler County, a growing area in east central Florida. We are looking for an individual that is self-starting, energetic, and team-oriented with skills in Family and Consumer Sciences. You will be responsible for developing, delivering, evaluating, and reporting on science-based education programs with an emphasis on housing, family development, nutrition, food safety, and sustainable community development.
In addition, you will provide educational support for 4-H youth development in the areas of health and food safety. Your office will be located at the County Extension Office in Bunnell.
What you will do:
- Work with UF/IFAS and Flagler County teams to identify needs, issues, and opportunities;
- Use traditional and innovative educational methods to teach target audiences new practices, procedures, techniques, and skills that will ultimately result in documentable positive behavioral and/or practice change with time;
- Design, implement, evaluate, and report on community-based educational programs focusing on Family and Consumer Sciences topics;
- Collaborate with all Extension program areas (Horticulture, 4-H Youth Development, Sea Grant, and Agriculture) and volunteers on educational efforts that will facilitate positive management practices with significant and locally relevant impact;
- Manage program components including program policies, records, risk management, communication, and educational materials.
- Develop an advisory committee to assist with program design, identification of client needs and priority issues, analysis of county situations, and development of program budgets;
- Use traditional and innovative (e.g., web-based) educational methods to teach target audiences new practices, procedures, techniques, and skills that will result in positive behavioral or practice change with time;
- Provide excellent customer service for the community through various communication modes including telephone, email, online, social media, and face-to-face contact;
- Develop and sustain partnerships with community agencies and leaders, businesses, county government, media, and the public;
- Seek, secure, and manage grants, contracts, or other funding and partnership opportunities to support FCS Extension programs;
- Develop and deliver age-appropriate subject matter education for adults and 4-H youth;
- Attend and contribute to professional meetings, in-service trainings, and actively seek out professional development opportunities;
- Follow all county, UF, and IFAS Extension policies regarding Civil Rights, program development, and parity;
- Carry out other duties as outlined by the County Extension Directors and the District Extension Director.
Further information:
UF/IFAS employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff statewide. UF/IFAS Extension is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments with a mission to provide quality, relevant education, and research-based expertise to foster healthy people, a healthy environment, and a healthy economy. We attribute our success to a workforce that embraces the contributions of people of all backgrounds and ability levels. The Extension Agent will contribute to a community that provides space for innovation, creativity, collaboration, growth, and development for all.
Employment is contingent on the results of a national background check and drug screening.
In the event of an emergency, all Flagler County employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties if applicable.
Candidates must have the ability to possess (or be able to obtain) a Florida driver’s license, be able to work flexible hours, and have the willingness to occasionally work long and irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.
Candidates will be reviewed as applications are received, but please be aware that interviews might be scheduled at 4 to 6 weeks after the position closing date. Are you a good match? Apply today!
Minimum Requirements
- A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in family and consumer sciences, nutrition, dietetics, health and wellness, or a closely related area;
- A working knowledge of health and wellness, housing resources, and food science;
- Ability to possess (or be able to obtain) a Florida driver’s license;
- Strong oral and written interpersonal and communication skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and balance diverse responsibilities;
- Flexibility with working hours; willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.
- Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values of excellence, discovery & innovation, inclusion, freedom & civility, community, and stewardship.
Marion County - Ocala, FL - Extension Agent I or II – Water Resources (528684)
Closing date: October 16, 2023 at 11:55 PM Eastern Time
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Location
Ocala, FLOpen Date
September 25, 2023
Deadline
October 16, 2023 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, diversity, 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
This full-time permanent status accruing Water Resources Extension Agent will work jointly for UF/IFAS Extension and Marion County. We are looking for candidates with both academic and people skills who work well in teams, honor their commitments, and innovate in a rapidly changing world. We seek an individual with skills in best practices for water conservation and quality management associated with watersheds, lakes, and springs. You will develop a purposeful relationship with Central District Water Regional Specialized Agent, state and local agencies, and stakeholders to accomplish Extension educational activities of mutual interest.
The candidate will be able to:
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and report on a comprehensive sustainable water resources extension education program aimed at local agricultural producers, residents, and businesses.
- Develop an advisory committee to help identify community needs, plan, and review programs, and promote programs and accomplishments.
- Teach Best Management Practices (BMPs) for water conservation associated with agricultural land, urban landscapes, land development, and springs protection.
- Address water resource issues that are critical to economic development and environmental protection.
- Facilitate solutions and promote positive behavior change associated with water conservation, water quality protection, and public awareness of water issues.
- Collaborate with UF extension colleagues, industry, government, and public stakeholders to realize program goals.
- Deliver educational programs congruent with Marion County's population diversity and incorporate the needs of regional stakeholders (i.e., Central Florida Water Initiative).
- Acquire grants, contracts, gifts, monetary funds, and in-kind support.
- Manage program policies, record keeping, risk management, communications, and educational materials.
- Develop creative works and write extension educational materials.
- Create an annual plan of work (POW) and a report of accomplishment (ROA).
- Measure program accountability and effectiveness.
- Assume other assignments and responsibilities in support of the total extension program as assigned by the County Extension Director and District Extension Director.
- Follow all UF and Marion County policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in a water science or related field; for example, water resources engineering, soil and water science, ecohydrology, or a similar area. We will accept applicants without a bachelor’s degree if the degree will be earned by December, 2023.
- Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
- A commitment to customer service.
- Ability to possess (or be able to obtain) a Florida driver’s license.
- Flexibility with working hours; willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.
- Candidates must have a commitment to UF core values of excellence, discovery & innovation, inclusion, freedom & civility, community, and stewardship.
Osceola County - Kissimmee, FL - Extension Agent I – Family and Consumer Sciences and Food Systems (525965)
Closing date: October 13, 2023 at 11:55 PM Eastern Time
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Location
Kissimmee, FLOpen Date
Mar 2, 2023
Deadline
October 13, 2023 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, diversity, 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
This full-time permanent status accruing Extension Agent will work jointly for UF/IFAS Extension and Osceola County. We are looking for an individual with skills in human nutrition, health, and wellness. The Agent will develop, deliver, evaluate, and report on science-based education programs emphasizing individual and family education to adopt healthy eating habits and lifestyle behaviors that can prevent or delay the onset of chronic conditions like obesity, heart diseases, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cancer. The Agent will integrate a “food systems” concept into all extension programs. Food systems in the context of this position includes access to local, safe, and healthy foods; resource management and sustainable living; and social, mental, and physical well-being. The Agent will also provide education for 4-H youth development in health and wellness.
The candidate will be able to:
- Work with UF/IFAS and Osceola County teams to identify needs, issues, and opportunities.
- Design, implement, evaluate, and report on community-based series based educational programs focusing on human nutrition, health, and well-being in a food systems theme.
- Extend educational training through volunteer systems.
- Establish a local advisory committee to analyze the county situation, identify priority issues, and assist with program design to reach target clientele.
- Seek, secure, and manage grants, contracts, or other funding and partnership opportunities to support FCS Extension programs.
- Manage program components including program policies, records, risk management, communication, and educational materials.
- Establish and maintain an effective system for accountability and public information to all relevant individuals, groups, organizations, and agencies.
- Develop and sustain partnerships with community agencies and leaders, businesses, media, and the public.
- Develop effective working relationships with the 4-H Youth Development program plus other nutrition and wellness programs in Osceola County.
- Use traditional and innovative (e.g., web-based) educational methods to teach audiences new practices, procedures, techniques, and skills that will result in positive behavioral or practice change.
Minimum Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in family and consumer sciences, nutrition, dietetics, health and wellness, or a closely related area. We will accept applicants without a bachelor’s degree if the degree will be earned by May 2023.
- If hired solely with a bachelor’s degree, we want you to grow in your career. Therefore, you will be expected to progress at least halfway towards obtaining a master's degree within 6 years of employment.
- A working knowledge of healthy eating habits, lifestyle behaviors and food system integration that can prevent or delay the onset of chronic diseases some knowledge of food system impacts.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and balance diverse responsibilities.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service, responding to client needs in a timely and professional manner.
- Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values of excellence, discovery & innovation, inclusion, freedom & civility, community, and stewardship.
Southwest District
Manatee County - Palmetto, FL - County Extension Director AND Extension Agent II - IV OR Program Extension Agent II - IV (528662)
Closing date: October 9, 2023 at 11:55 PM Eastern Time
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Details
Location
Palmetto, FLOpen Date
September 25, 2023
Deadline
October 9, 2023 at 11:55 PM Eastern TimeYou Belong at a University that’s Leading the Way
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 University of Florida (UF) is a Land Grant institution with core values of unique purpose, excellence, integrity, collaboration and partnership, lifelong learning, diversity, responsiveness, innovation, communication, and global reach. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff statewide. IFAS Extension employs 375 Extension Agents and has an office in each of Florida’s 67 counties.
Our mission in the Florida Cooperative Extension Service is to partner with communities to provide quality, relevant education and research-based expertise to foster healthy people, a healthy environment, and a healthy economy. We are the resource that helps educate Floridians to address issues related to agriculture, horticulture, natural resources, youth development, families and communities.
We are looking for candidates with both academic and people skills who work well in teams, honor their commitments, and innovate in a rapidly changing world. As an Extension Agent and County Extension Director (CED), you will work jointly for UF/IFAS Extension and Manatee County. The academic program focus of this Extension Agent position is open to all Extension Program disciplines including Family, Youth and Community Sciences, 4-H Youth, Public Policy, Agriculture, Extension Education, Community Resource Development, Natural Resources, or Horticulture. As the Agent, you will devote about 60% of your time towards a county educational program. As the CED, you will spend about 30% of your time leading the total Manatee County Extension program. This position also includes a 10% effort to support the county 4-H Youth Development program in all areas of expertise (except 4-H Youth). You will demonstrate excellent customer service and you will respond to client needs in a timely and professional manner. This role provides the opportunity to make a positive impact in the Manatee County community as you work with extension faculty, staff and stakeholders.
Please note: The Program Extension Agent track indicates the position is non-permanent status accruing in the Florida Cooperative Extension Service (FCES). The Extension Agent track includes permanent status as part of the position. A successful applicant who does not currently hold permanent status will follow the Program Extension Agent track. A successful applicant who currently holds permanent status will retain same by following the Extension Agent track.
What you will do as County Extension Director:
- Lead, manage, supervise, coordinate, and report on the total county extension program.
- Maintain, foster, and build effective working relationships with stakeholders, county government, community leaders, private sector clientele, media, government agencies, county residents, and UF/IFAS faculty, staff and extension administration.
- Establish and collaborate with an Overall Advisory committee composed of citizens and professionals that reflect the diversity of the local community and serve as stakeholder representatives to assist with program priorities and in reaching your audiences.
- Manage the Extension Office facilities.
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate county faculty and staff.
- Support and commit to an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment.
- Serve as a role model to the community.
What you will do as the Program Extension Agent or Extension Agent:
- Develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate comprehensive county educational program in cooperation with local citizens, organizations, volunteers, businesses, agencies, and county/state extension colleagues, including the establishment and maintenance of a program advisory committee.
- Teach best practices as they apply to your program area assignment.
- Recruit, train, manage, and retain volunteers.
- Use resourcefulness, creativity, enthusiasm, and innovation to strengthen current educational programs while reviewing and implementing new policies, maintaining records, assessing risks, communicating, and marketing effectively across social media platforms, managing financial resources, and creating education materials and opportunities for Manatee County.
- Collaborate with the District Extension Director and other Southwest CEDs on multi-county projects.
- Assume other responsibilities that benefit the total county extension program as assigned by the District Extension Director or the Manatee County Department Director, Deputy County Administrator/County designee.
What you will bring (required):
- A master’s degree in an academic background including Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, Public Policy, Agriculture/Extension Education, Community Resource Development, or Natural Resources, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of professional extension experience or equivalent.
- Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to establish solid partnerships and to find innovative ways to attract new audiences and volunteers.
- A commitment to customer service.
- Ability to possess (or be able to obtain) a valid Florida driver’s license.
- Flexibility with working hours; willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.
- Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system.
- Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values of excellence, discovery & innovation, inclusion, freedom & civility, community, and stewardship.