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UF JOB –Â Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (posted 11/18/20)
- Requisition # 66978
- Classification Title: Extension Agent I – IV – Environmental Horticulture
- Application deadline: 6 December 2020
Job Description and More Info
We are looking for candidates with both academic and people skills who work well in teams, honor their commitments, and innovate in a rapidly changing world. As an Environmental Horticulture Extension Agent, you will work jointly for UF/IFAS Extension and Duval County. You will lead through the design, implementation, and evaluation of extension programs that meet the needs of the county’s diverse population. You will spend about half your time on environmental horticulture educational programs; about 45% of your time leading the Duval County Master Gardener Volunteer program; and about 5% of your time supporting the 4-H Youth Development program in your area of expertise.
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UF JOB – College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (posted 10/7/20)
- Requisition # 63856
- Classification Title: Extension Agent I – III – Urban Horticulture (63856)
- Application deadline: 26 October 2020
Job Description and More Info
We are looking for candidates with both academic and people skills who work well in teams, honor their commitments, and innovate in a rapidly changing world. As an Urban Horticulture Extension Agent, you will work jointly for UF/IFAS Extension and Miami-Dade County. As an extension educator, you will lead through the design, implementation, and evaluation of horticulture educational programs designed to assist clientele maintaining their landscapes in a resource-efficient and environmentally-sensitive manner through the trained volunteer efforts of UF/IFAS Master Gardeners. You will devote most of your time creating and delivering a comprehensive urban horticulture education program with guidance from an advisory committee that incorporates the needs of the county’s diverse population. You will devote about 5% of your time contributing to our 4-H Youth Development program.
UF JOB – College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (posted 1/31/20)
- Requisition # 58357
- Classification Title: County Extension Director and Extension Agent II – IV (58357)
- Application deadline: 12 February 2020
Job Description and More Info
As an Extension Agent and County Extension Director (CED), you will work jointly for UF/IFAS Extension and Wakulla County, a growing area in the Florida panhandle. We are looking for an individual that is a self-starting, energetic, and team-oriented leader. As the Agent, your extension programming will cover agriculture and natural resources (ANR) with an emphasis on horticulture. The ANR role has four focus areas: 1) home horticulture (including Master Gardener training in Wakulla and Franklin counties); 2) agriculture (mostly small farms); 3) inland and coastal natural resources; and 4) community resource development. In addition, at least 5% of your time will be devoted to 4-H Youth Development.
UF JOB – College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (posted 1/17/20)
- Requisition # 58156
- Classification Title: County Extension Director and Extension Agent II – IV (58156)
- Application deadline: 6 February 2020
Job Description and More Info
As an Extension Agent and County Extension Director (CED), you will work jointly for UF/IFAS Extension and Clay County, a growing area in northeast Florida. We are looking for an individual that is a self-starting, energetic, and team-oriented leader. As the Agent (about 55% of your time), part of your extension programming will cover community resource development (CRD) topics and the other part will cover either family and consumer sciences, agriculture/horticulture, or 4-H Youth Development (55%). As the CED (about 40% of your time), you will lead, manage, supervise, and coordinate the total Clay County extension program (seven Agents including yourself). About 5% of your time will be devoted to 4-H Youth Development. You will demonstrate excellent customer service and you will respond to client needs in a timely and professional manner. Your office will be located at the Clay County Extension Office in Green Cove Springs.
UF JOB – College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (posted 1/12/20)
- Requisition # 57980
- Classification Title: Extension Agent I – III – Agriculture and Natural Resources (57980)
- Application deadline: 6 February 2020
Job Description and More Info
As an Extension Agent, you will work jointly for UF/IFAS Extension and Volusia County, a growing area in east central Florida. We are looking for an individual with skills in agriculture and natural resources to specialize in livestock and forage production. You will be responsible for developing, delivering, evaluating, and reporting on science-based education programs with an emphasis on livestock, pasture management, invasive species management, protecting water quality, and natural resource conservation. In addition, you will provide educational support for 4-H youth development in livestock and environmental education. Your office will be located at the County Extension Office in DeLand.
UF JOB – College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (posted 12/15/19)
- Requisition # 57316
- Classification Title: Extension Agent I or II – Residential Horticulture
- Application deadline: 9 January 2020
Job Description and More Info
University of Florida/IFAS Extension and Lake County seek to fill a 12-month, permanent status-accruing Residential Horticulture Extension Agent position. Lake County, a growing area in central Florida, wishes to hire an individual with skills in residential landscapes and volunteer management.
UF JOB – College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (posted 12/3/19)
- Requisition # 55754
- Classification Title: Assistant/Associate Professor – Arboriculture
- Application deadline: 27 December 2019
Job Description
This is a 12-month tenure-accruing position that will be 10% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences), 50% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) and 40% extension (Florida Cooperative Extension Service), available in the Environmental Horticulture Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. The applicant selected for this position will conduct research, promote education, and develop outreach/extension programs designed to increase productivity, profitability, and safety in the tree care industry, while at the same time producing high-quality, high-value trees through environmentally sustainable culture and maintenance systems. Nursery tree production has traditionally been an integral part of this position as it has direct and lasting implications for tree health in the landscape. There is strong industry support for the position (in the form of startup funding and a local granting program), as research-driven management practices are critical for producing quality trees, effectively managing tree health and structure, and accurately assessing tree value and risk.
UF-IFAS JOB (posted 9/24/19)
- Position # 0001-4000
- Requisition # 49621
- Classification Title: Multi-County Extension Agent II, III, or IV and County Extension Director
- Application deadline: 15 October 2019
Job Description
The Florida Cooperative Extension Service is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments that provides quality, relevant education and research-based expertise to foster healthy people, a healthy environment, and a healthy economy. We are the resource that helps educate Floridians to address issues related to agriculture, horticulture, natural resources, youth development, families and communities.
University of Florida/IFAS Extension and Hendry County seek to fill a Multi-County Extension Agent position that will also serve as Hendry County Extension Director (CED, 35%). If selected, your educational program responsibilities will include strong leadership in agriculture to include commercial vegetable production (60%) for Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee Counties. You will also be expected to actively participate in our 4-H Youth Development program in your area of expertise (5%).
Jobs at Cutrale (posted 9/19/19)
Cutrale Farms has two on-farm supervisory positions available
Cutrale Farms is looking to fill two supervisor positions, one in Lake Alfred and one in Venus. These positions are very hands-on in the field and require solid knowledge about orange trees.
We’re looking to hire a recent college grad who can learn and grow with the company. If you know any students who would be interested, please contact Rachael Austin. My phone number is (352)-857-7228. If not, please give my contact information to someone in your Career Resource Center.
If you need more information or have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best Regards,
Rachel Austin