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Primary responsibility is to provide direct assistance to Horticulture and Agriculture Agents as needed. Other duties include maintaining the ornamental pond in the Discovery Gardens and assisting with garden maintenance. Assist with Master Gardener Volunteer programming as assigned by the Horticulture Agent. Assist with agriculture programming, including row crops, agriculture education, and livestock, as assigned. Must be willing to work outside in different weather conditions.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension provides knowledge-based research information from North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University to the citizens of the state to enrich and enhance the lives of its citizens through educational programs, information dissemination, and public events.

The NCCE Onslow County Center gives local residents easy access to the resources and expertise of both universities. To learn more about it, go to: https://onslow.ces.ncsu.edu/

For information about Onslow County, look at this link: http://www.onslowcountync.gov/default.aspx

Assist Horticulture and Agriculture Agents with programming. Also provide technical support to manage public garden facilities and help facilitate Master Gardener Volunteers.

Employee may be called upon in case of a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Onslow County. Service to the citizens during a disaster may result in the assignment of other duties which will take precedence over duties described in this job announcement.

The minimum requirement for employment with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) is a high-school diploma or equivalent. Advanced training in related fields is preferred.

High school diploma with two years of specialized training and/or education in environmental education, horticulture, or agriculture are desirable.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.

Environmental education and/or horticulture/agriculture background. Knowledgeable in creating documents with word processing and spreadsheet programs, good organizational and people skills, and a willingness to learn. Pond management, irrigation management, agriculture and agriculture equipment experience a plus.

Applicant must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and comply with Onslow County insurance regulations (applicants must not have more than 3 points over a 3-year period nor have any DWI convictions, and a reliable personal vehicle for travel.

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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