UF/IFAS Extension Agent Opportunities
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.
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State Specialized Agent II–IV, Family and Consumer Science (Housing and Financial Well-Being)
Requisition # 539529 – application deadline: May 12, 2026
UF/IFAS Extension seeks a State Specialized Agent II–IV position in Family and Consumer Science specializing in Housing and Financial Well-being. State Specialized Agents lead statewide Extension initiatives, collaborate with faculty across departments, and guide program development that supports Florida’s families and communities. This position provides statewide leadership in housing and financial well‑being that strengthens Florida households and supports UF/IFAS Extension’s statewide strategic priorities. This is a permanent status accruing position for Extension Agent II-IV. Candidates who have obtained permanent status in the Florida Cooperative Extension Service will retain this status. The preferred location for this position is Gainesville, Florida, although the location is negotiable based on office availability and input from UF/IFAS Extension leadership.
Candidates must hold a master’s degree from an accredited institution in Family and Consumer Science, Housing, Financial Counseling, Personal Finance, Family Resource Management, Consumer Economics, or a closely related discipline.
Hernando County
Extension Agent I – III – Urban Horticulture
Requisition # 538861 – Application deadline: May 26, 2026
UF IFAS Extension and Hernando County are seeking a full-time, permanent-status accruing Extension Agent I, Extension Agent II, or Extension Agent III specializing in urban and commercial horticulture. This faculty position plays an essential role in developing and delivering science-based programs that assist residents, commercial landscape managers, and industry professionals in adopting sustainable, efficient, and environmentally responsible horticultural practices. The successful applicant will be housed in the Hernando County Extension Office in Brooksville.
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in horticulture, environmental horticulture, plant science, or a closely related field for appointment as Extension Agent I; a master’s degree or at least 50% progress toward a master’s degree is required for Extension Agent II; and a completed master’s degree is required for Extension Agent III.
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