County Extension Director
NC State Extension Forestry, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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In addition to your application please submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references.
Position Information Position Number: NC-00002201-0226
Position Type: NC Cooperative Extension (EPS), 12 Month Recurring, Full-Time - Permanent, FTE 1.0
Job City & State: Roxboro, NC
Department: County Extension
Position Overview Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell. Check out this video on what it’s like to work for NC State Extension.
No two days in Extension are ever the same; there is always something new! Extension Agents are active in their communities and often need to meet the clients when and where they are available. This is not your typical desk job!
Benefits
Paid time off
Paid tuition
Health Insurance
Flexible Scheduling
Retirement Savings
Supplemental Benefits Programs
WolfPerks!
Primary Purpose of Position The County Extension Director is an employee of North Carolina State University. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide leadership for and coordinate the efforts of the county Extension staff in developing an effective total county Extension educational program.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit – Person County Cooperative Extension North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens. Our mission is to partner with communities and local governments to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land, and economy of North Carolina.
Person County offers a rural lifestyle with easy access to cultural arts, higher education, major sporting events, and world-class health care. The 39,000 residents enjoy Hyco and Mayo Lakes and are within easy driving distance of Kerr Lake and Falls Lake. Raleigh, Durham, and Greensboro are within an hour’s drive, as is the Research Triangle Park. Person County is home to one of the seven Megasites in North Carolina.
Higher education is offered at Piedmont Community College, and several colleges and universities are within 100 miles of Roxboro, the county seat. Some of those institutions include NC State University, NC A&T State University, UNC‑Chapel Hill, Duke University, UNC Greensboro, and Wake Forest University.
Agriculture contributes over $36 million in direct sales to the Person County economy. The county’s 395 farms and over 95,000 acres in farm production grow tobacco, soybeans, corn, vegetables, forages, cattle, sheep, goats, and hogs. Fifty-four percent of the county is forested, with logging operations valued at $6.4 million plus processing of wood products valued at over $100 million. Access to population centers and direct marketing opportunities has encouraged the increase in small farm operations.
For information on Person County Extension, please go to https://person.ces.ncsu.edu/
Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as the county Extension administrative leader and administer county Extension.
Provide visionary leadership for a comprehensive Extension program to meet the needs of county citizens.
Maintain an effective advisory leadership system representative of the program of work.
Manage and coordinate resource development for all program areas, including fiscal responsibility for the county and state‑appropriated funds.
Marketing Extension programs and their impacts.
Organize and allocate resources, preparing budgets, maintaining administrative relationships, interpreting and communicating policy, teaching, evaluating, and reporting.
Work with a wide range of people, staff, customers, elected officials, and volunteers, maintaining collaborative relationships with county government agencies and organizations.
Coordinate staff development and training, conduct performance evaluations, and align staff work responsibilities.
Plan, organize, and work well with people; possess educational leadership and statesmanship qualities; demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
Travel within the district and occasionally outside the district.
Requirements and Preferences Minimum Experience/Education
The major responsibility of the job is to provide leadership for and coordinate the efforts of the county Extension staff in developing an effective total county Extension education program. Other responsibilities include organizing and allocating resources, marketing the Extension program, preparing budgets, maintaining administrative relationships, interpreting and communicating policy, teaching, evaluating, and reporting in the assigned county.
The minimum requirements for the County Extension Director are either: (i) a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to Extension or educational programming, administration, organizational leadership, or public administration and a minimum of three years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar work experience in a university or community outreach organization; or (ii) a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to Extension or educational programming, administration, organizational leadership, or public administration and a minimum of ten years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar experience. A candidate applying with a Bachelor’s degree and less than ten years of experience must be actively enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program and confer the degree within one year of hire. Administrative and supervisory experience including human resource development, fiscal resource management, and external relations is strongly preferred.
Department Required Skills
Demonstrated leadership in Extension programming and management
Supervisory experience
Skills in human relations, negotiations, public relations, team building, and managing public policy issues
Securing and managing outside funding and resources to develop innovative educational programming
Preferred Preference will be given to candidates with experience in leadership and management and expertise in delivering educational programs in Agriculture or Field Crops.
Required License or Certification Valid NC Driver's License required: Yes. Commercial Driver's License: No. Physical Requirements: No.
Recruitment Job Open Date: 02/13/2026
Anticipated Hiring Range: Minimum $50,000. Internal Transfer Only: No.
Applicant Information NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
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 and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degrees must be obtained prior to start date to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Supplemental Questions
How did you learn of this opportunity?
What source did you learn about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website"? (Open Ended Question)
Supplemental Question Details
NCSU Website
Job Alert (automated email from our system)
NCSU Executive Search Services
Monster.com
CareerBuilder.com
InsideHigherEd.com
HigherEdJobs.com
Other Online Job Board
Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
Job / Career Fair
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Professional Journal
Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
Radio / Television Advertisement
Professional Organization
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
NCSU Employee Referral
Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
Other
Application Materials Required
Resume
Cover Letter
Contact Information for References
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Position Information Position Number: NC-00002201-0226
Position Type: NC Cooperative Extension (EPS), 12 Month Recurring, Full-Time - Permanent, FTE 1.0
Job City & State: Roxboro, NC
Department: County Extension
Position Overview Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell. Check out this video on what it’s like to work for NC State Extension.
No two days in Extension are ever the same; there is always something new! Extension Agents are active in their communities and often need to meet the clients when and where they are available. This is not your typical desk job!
Benefits
Paid time off
Paid tuition
Health Insurance
Flexible Scheduling
Retirement Savings
Supplemental Benefits Programs
WolfPerks!
Primary Purpose of Position The County Extension Director is an employee of North Carolina State University. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide leadership for and coordinate the efforts of the county Extension staff in developing an effective total county Extension educational program.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit – Person County Cooperative Extension North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens. Our mission is to partner with communities and local governments to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land, and economy of North Carolina.
Person County offers a rural lifestyle with easy access to cultural arts, higher education, major sporting events, and world-class health care. The 39,000 residents enjoy Hyco and Mayo Lakes and are within easy driving distance of Kerr Lake and Falls Lake. Raleigh, Durham, and Greensboro are within an hour’s drive, as is the Research Triangle Park. Person County is home to one of the seven Megasites in North Carolina.
Higher education is offered at Piedmont Community College, and several colleges and universities are within 100 miles of Roxboro, the county seat. Some of those institutions include NC State University, NC A&T State University, UNC‑Chapel Hill, Duke University, UNC Greensboro, and Wake Forest University.
Agriculture contributes over $36 million in direct sales to the Person County economy. The county’s 395 farms and over 95,000 acres in farm production grow tobacco, soybeans, corn, vegetables, forages, cattle, sheep, goats, and hogs. Fifty-four percent of the county is forested, with logging operations valued at $6.4 million plus processing of wood products valued at over $100 million. Access to population centers and direct marketing opportunities has encouraged the increase in small farm operations.
For information on Person County Extension, please go to https://person.ces.ncsu.edu/
Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as the county Extension administrative leader and administer county Extension.
Provide visionary leadership for a comprehensive Extension program to meet the needs of county citizens.
Maintain an effective advisory leadership system representative of the program of work.
Manage and coordinate resource development for all program areas, including fiscal responsibility for the county and state‑appropriated funds.
Marketing Extension programs and their impacts.
Organize and allocate resources, preparing budgets, maintaining administrative relationships, interpreting and communicating policy, teaching, evaluating, and reporting.
Work with a wide range of people, staff, customers, elected officials, and volunteers, maintaining collaborative relationships with county government agencies and organizations.
Coordinate staff development and training, conduct performance evaluations, and align staff work responsibilities.
Plan, organize, and work well with people; possess educational leadership and statesmanship qualities; demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
Travel within the district and occasionally outside the district.
Requirements and Preferences Minimum Experience/Education
The major responsibility of the job is to provide leadership for and coordinate the efforts of the county Extension staff in developing an effective total county Extension education program. Other responsibilities include organizing and allocating resources, marketing the Extension program, preparing budgets, maintaining administrative relationships, interpreting and communicating policy, teaching, evaluating, and reporting in the assigned county.
The minimum requirements for the County Extension Director are either: (i) a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to Extension or educational programming, administration, organizational leadership, or public administration and a minimum of three years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar work experience in a university or community outreach organization; or (ii) a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to Extension or educational programming, administration, organizational leadership, or public administration and a minimum of ten years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar experience. A candidate applying with a Bachelor’s degree and less than ten years of experience must be actively enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program and confer the degree within one year of hire. Administrative and supervisory experience including human resource development, fiscal resource management, and external relations is strongly preferred.
Department Required Skills
Demonstrated leadership in Extension programming and management
Supervisory experience
Skills in human relations, negotiations, public relations, team building, and managing public policy issues
Securing and managing outside funding and resources to develop innovative educational programming
Preferred Preference will be given to candidates with experience in leadership and management and expertise in delivering educational programs in Agriculture or Field Crops.
Required License or Certification Valid NC Driver's License required: Yes. Commercial Driver's License: No. Physical Requirements: No.
Recruitment Job Open Date: 02/13/2026
Anticipated Hiring Range: Minimum $50,000. Internal Transfer Only: No.
Applicant Information NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
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 and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degrees must be obtained prior to start date to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Supplemental Questions
How did you learn of this opportunity?
What source did you learn about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website"? (Open Ended Question)
Supplemental Question Details
NCSU Website
Job Alert (automated email from our system)
NCSU Executive Search Services
Monster.com
CareerBuilder.com
InsideHigherEd.com
HigherEdJobs.com
Other Online Job Board
Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
Job / Career Fair
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Professional Journal
Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
Radio / Television Advertisement
Professional Organization
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
NCSU Employee Referral
Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
Other
Application Materials Required
Resume
Cover Letter
Contact Information for References
#J-18808-Ljbffr