Extension Associate Crop ,Soil, Horticulture

Position Details

Req ID : req17262

Position Title :

Extension Associate Crop ,Soil, Horticulture

Position Type : Staff Full-Time

Position Number : Campus :

Langston

Department : LANGSTON

Location Address :

701 Sammy Davis Jr Drive, Student and Employee Services

Langston, Oklahoma, 73050

United States

Hiring Supervisor : Hiring Range :

Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule :

M-F (8 : 00 AM-5 : 00 PM)

Faculty Appt Period :

Job Summary :

Summary and Scope of Responsibility :

This position will work closely with theAssociate Extension Administrator, the Horticulture Extension Cluster otherCooperative Extension program staff, and the farm manager team to provideday-to-day outreach education and supervision of community-based crop producersand other activities related to demonstration sites in targeted communities. The Langston University School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences was founded as, and remains a land-grant institution, committed to improving the quality of life for Oklahomans. Our research, teaching, and extension programs are part of a national system that maintains a statewide presence and links local, state, and global issues. Agriculture, food, and environmental systems are key components of Oklahomas economic engine, and LU is playing a prominent role in those areas with its programs.

Duties, Responsibilities and Requirements :

Supervise community lending libraries

Demonstration sites

Community Gardening sites

Other food related initiates

Support Langston University Cooperative Extension program staff in development and maintenance of demonstration sites

Maintain contact with vegetable producers in selected Oklahoma counties

Work collaboratively with other members of Langston University Cooperative Extension program to expand program activities in the School, i.e. academics, research and outreach

Participates in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings, and in service and staff development activities as required or assigned

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties and responsibilities as required

Special Instructions to Applicants

Apply online and upload a resume for full consideration.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications :

Experience Required :

Candidates with at least a B.S Agriculture (especially plant science / horticulture) or related disciplines

The person must have the ability to work cooperatively with others in an interdisciplinary extension program that supports community development via the crop production at local and state levels

The person must have demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to interact with small and large producers, agribusiness personnel, and campus faculty

Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system

Physical Requirements :

Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods

Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 25 pounds

Normal physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job walking distance and speed into account

Normal physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place

Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools

Normal dexterity of hands and fingers

Normal coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot

Normal endurance

Langston University (LU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, LU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and / or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.