at University of Arkansas - Fayetteville in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Job Description
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Workstudy Position:NoJob Type:Regular
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Sponsorship Available:NoInstitution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
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If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Inclusion, Access, and Compliance at bbatiste@uada.edu.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.Department:District Director * Delta
Department's Website:https://www.uaex.uada.edu/Summary of Job Duties:The County Extension Agent - Agriculture conducts educational programs for county clientele in the areas of agriculture & 4-H youth development. The agent works closely with a broad audience base to solicit support & participation within the county.
The focus of this Agriculture position will be mainly in row crop production.
Duties:
Works with county advisory committee members in identifying and developing programs that meet the needs of county clientele. Assists with interpretative activities of the County Extension Council.
Develops and implements annual agriculture plan of work based on issues identified by the Agriculture Advisory Committee. Conducts educational programs and demonstrations in commercial livestock and row crop agriculture that benefit the county agriculture clientele. Provides opportunities for educational programs and activities at the county, district, and state levels, including transportation of clientele to such activities as necessary. Provides educational information to leaders in organized groups that facilitate and assist in carrying out the county Extension agriculture program. Utilizes Extension specialists and other appropriate subject matter resources to conduct county educational programs. Responsible for answering subject matter clientele calls and for farm visits to diagnosis and provide advisement as needed.
Utilizes sound evaluation techniques to measure impacts of the county agriculture programs. Reports impacts to the county agriculture advisory committee and county Extension Council. Reviews evaluation data from delivered programs and makes adjustments as needed to enhance future programs. Seeks advice from county and district supervisors.
Maintains compliance of civil rights and knowledge of current rules and regulations. Plans and implements educational programs to target minorities to achieve 80% parity of participation in program areas by race and gender. Assures that groups worked with are open to the public. Maintains necessary records for civil rights compliance.
Works with 4-H club volunteer leaders in planning... For full info follow application link.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
