Horticulture Agent - Cochise County Cooperative Extension

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Another Source’s client, Cochise County Cooperative Extension at The University of Arizona, is recruiting a Horticulture Agent to join their team in Willcox, Arizona. Experience gained through internships, research projects, assistantships, fieldwork, or relevant part-time jobs while pursuing your Master’s degree will count as applicable experience. This is a great opportunity to collaborate, teach, and enhance the lives of the community!

This position is internally titled Area Assistant/Associate Agent Commercial Horticulture.

Here’s a little about Cochise County Cooperative Extension at The University of Arizona and the position they are recruiting for:

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension is one of the pillars of The Division of Agriculture, Life & Veterinary Sciences & Cooperative Extension. We are about "Improving Lives, Communities and the Economy" by serving as a statewide network of knowledgeable faculty and staff that provides lifelong educational programs for all Arizonans. We are part of a nationwide educational network of scientists and educators who help people solve problems and put knowledge to use. Arizona Cooperative Extension provides a link between the university and the citizens of this state.

From seed funding to sustainable growth, every economy has its roots in agriculture. The importance of agriculture and its contributions to the citizens and the state of Arizona, the 3rd largest producing state of fresh market vegetables, cannot be overlooked.

Learn more about Cochise County Cooperative Extension here: Cochise | Cooperative Extension | The University of Arizona

What’s in it for you:

The University of Arizona offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please click here.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $57-62K.

About the Role:

As the Assistant/Associate Extension Agent position you will work with a dynamic team of professionals developing and delivering community outreach programs that provide research-based, objective informal agriculture education in Cochise and Graham Counties. The primary focus of the position will be to develop and deliver education and assistance in the areas of commercial fruit, nut, vine, and vegetable production, small-scale horticulture, and specialty crop production. In addition to outreach, you will develop and conduct applied research, produce scholarly Extension publications, present at conferences and meetings, and pursue grant funding to support research and program work.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Conducts a systematic analysis of national, Arizona, and county data, local resources, and historical information to identify community assets, program needs, and teaching opportunities.

Identifies resources (grants, contracts, in kind contributions, etc.) to enhance agriculture and natural resource programs.

Work in cooperation with community groups, local leaders, Extension advisory groups, and other Extension professionals to develop and implement an annual Plan of Work.

Consults with Extension faculty, Experiment Station researchers, and other experts in the development of educational programs, applied research, and scholarly works.

Conducts creative programming and utilizes new technology that may include problem solving research, to address priority needs of the target audiences.

Participates in statewide working groups to develop new and creative programming efforts. Prepares educational material, evaluation instruments, teaching materials and publicity information in support of state, county, and community initiatives.

Functions as a resource for other agencies and organizations. Promotes interaction and cooperation among various groups.

Disseminates educational materials through county wide and/or multi-county events, workshops, websites, newsletters and other mass media methods, use of volunteers, and other methods. Provides recruitment, training, and recognition of volunteers and assists them in the conduct of educational programs as appropriate.

Promotes communication and teamwork with county and state Extension, other faculty, and youth professionals.

Promotes Cooperative Extension as the outreach arm of the state land-grant university.

Evaluates and documents results and impacts of educational programs.

Communicates program results to both professional peers and clientele through periodic reports, scholarly works, and various types of publications.

Consults with the County Extension Director(s) to evaluate program effectiveness and personal achievements.

What We Would Like to See from You:

A Master’s Degree in plant sciences, horticulture, agriculture systems, food systems, or related field.

Two years of applicable professional experience.

Experience in working with diverse stakeholders and volunteers, self-confidence and self-efficacy, good time management, good judgment, and sensitivity while working with peers and community members alike.

Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Must be able to travel regionally and nationally (quarterly conferences).

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