The University of Florida and Board of County Commissioners are seeking an Extension Agent I or II for its 4-H Program.
Nassau County's Cooperative Extension Office is partnership between the Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (IFAS) at the University of Florida and the Nassau County Government created under the 1914 Smither/Lever Act. They provide research-based information to the residents of Nassau County in the areas of Horticulture (care and maintenance of trees, lawn grass, shrubs, plants, vegetables); Family, Consumer Sciences (budgeting, health, wellness, nutrition); Natural Resources (land management, pesticide certification, livestock, and best management practices; and 4-H Youth Development (traditional, home-based clubs, 4-H Leadership).
The position of Extension Agent I or II is a dual position funded by both the University (60%) and the Board of County Commissioners (40%). This full-time permanent status-accruing 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent will plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive and diverse educational programs in 4-H Youth Development, working as part of a team with local citizens, county/state Extension colleagues, agencies, and organizations that are concerned with the needs and well-being of area youth. The Agent will target programs to reflect the county’s population diversity and unique educational needs.
To view the job description and minimum requirements, or to apply, please click here.
-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer