UF/IFAS Extension Agent Opportunities for July 18, 2024
IFAS Human Resources has now created an opportunity for you to view, at a glance, currently posted IFAS Extension Agent positions. Please click on the link for further details. These positions are accepting applications as of the date of this posting.
Brevard County
Extension Agent I or II – Family Consumer Science
Requisition # 532064
Application deadline: July 23, 2024
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 (about 95% of your time). Educational programs may be targeted to help individuals and families obtain skills to own a home or small business 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.
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 August 2024.
Jefferson County
Extension Agent I – III – Horticulture, Agriculture, and Natural Resources
Requisition # 532180
Application deadline: July 29, 2024
University of Florida/IFAS Extension and Jefferson County are seeking an Extension Agent to design, implement, and evaluate extension programming that meets the needs of the county’s diverse population. This position includes 1) residential horticulture and small farms, 2) Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) training in Jefferson County, 3) production agriculture, and 4) natural resources. In addition, all non-4-H Extension faculty members contribute 5% effort to the 4-H Youth Development program.
A bachelor’s degree in agronomy, horticulture, or related agriculture related field is required.
Southwest District – Multi County
Multi County Extension Agent II – IV – Citrus
Requisition # 529216
Application deadline: August 1, 2024
There are approximately 108,000 acres of citrus in the Florida production area of Hardee, Desoto and Manatee counties. The successful citrus multi-county extension agent will develop, implement, evaluate, promote, and report on comprehensive educational programs to help producers and landowners more effectively interpret and use findings of current science and technology. This agent will be expected to teach the most effective strategies of citrus to deal with Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Best Management Practices (BMPs) to protect water quality, water management, horticultural and economic and other advisory committee related topics.
This position requires a master’s degree with a strong academic background in plant science, horticultural science, crop science, entomology, plant pathology, soil and water science, agricultural and biological engineering, or a closely related field.
Wakulla County
Extension Agent I – III – Horticulture, Agriculture, and Natural Resources
Requisition # 532109
Application deadline: July 25, 2024
University of Florida/IFAS Extension and Wakulla County are seeking an Extension Agent to design, implement, and evaluate extension programming that meets the needs of the county’s varied population. This position includes 1) residential horticulture, 2) Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) training in Wakulla and Franklin counties, 3) small farms, and 4) inland and coastal natural resources. In addition, all non-4-H Extension faculty members contribute 5% effort to the 4-H Youth Development program. Wakulla County faculty collaborate frequently and share expertise with neighboring Franklin and Gulf counties.
A bachelor’s degree in horticulture or related agriculture related field is required.
Walton County
Extension Agent I – III – Sustainable Agriculture and Small Farms
Requisition # 532269
Application deadline: August 7, 2024
University of Florida/IFAS Extension and Walton County are seeking an Extension Agent to design, implement, and evaluate extension programming to meet the needs of the county’s varied population. This position includes programming in 1) sustaining and improving agricultural profitability and 2) improving farm and land management practices. In addition, all non-4-H Extension faculty members contribute 5% effort to the 4-H Youth Development program.
A bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agronomy, animal sciences, or plant science is required.