Louisiana State University And A&M College

Louisiana State University And A&M College

Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (Nutrition)

0101 Washington Parish Extension Office · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 91 days ago
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About the role

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Requirements

  • Persons with only an undergraduate degree must have a minimum 2.5 overall grade-point average based on a 4-point grading system.
  • If the applicant has pursued any graduate courses, the grade-point average of all graduate work must be at least 3.0 on a 4.0 system.
  • Experience in recruiting, training and supervising adults and volunteers and experience in teaching and applying principles of leadership development to both youth and adult audiences is also desired.
  • Knowledge of public relations and the ability to cope with change are highly desirable characteristics.
  • Ability to work with and through others is essential as is the ability to function with minimum supervision.
  • Some overnight, weekend and evening work may be required.
  • Satisfactory completion of one specific graduate level extension courses (3 credit hours) is required in year two or three of employment, prior to promotion eligibility to associate agent.
  • An exception is that additional agent experience may be substituted for 12 hours of coursework, but not for the required course.

Nice to have

  • A registered dietician with community experience is preferred.

Compensation

  • Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits

  • The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.
  • Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
  • Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
  • Conditions of Employment: A personal automobile and appropriate insurance coverage is required (travel allowance provided).
  • Nutrition and Community Health Regional Coordinator

Equal opportunity

  • www.lsuagcenter.com
  • The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System).

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