Home Grounds, Gardens & Pests Extension Agent – Northeast Position Available In Lee, Alabama

Home Grounds, Gardens & Pests Extension Agent

• Northeast Auburn $45,030
• $89,890 tuition assistance, retirement plan United States, Alabama, Auburn 1550 East Glenn Avenue (Show on map) Jun 17, 2025 Position Details Position Information Requisition Number S4533P
  Home Org Name AL Cooperative Extension Systems
  Division Name AL Cooperative Extension System
  Position Title Home Grounds, Gardens & Pests Extension Agent
• Northeast
  Job Class Code

CA71A/B/C/D

Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE Limited Term No
Limited Term Length Job Summary The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is seeking qualified applications for an Extension Agent (EA) to serve on the Home Grounds, Gardens & Home Pests Program Priority Team. Applicants must be self-directed and able to thrive in a flexible work environment. Reasons you’ll love working as an Extension Agent at ACES•

Auburn:

Job Satisfaction! Be a part of life-changing work in your communities!
Competitive retirement plan and benefits.
Generous leave (including two weeks off during the holidays!)
Fun, flexible & diverse work environment. Every day is different!
Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and dependents.
Supportive leadership & peers. The ACES team supports you and your work! This position is an Extension assignment serving Madison, Jackson, Marshall, DeKalb, Cherokee, Etowah, Blount, and Cullman Counties. The Agent will be housed in one of the counties served.

Essential Functions Responsibilities:

Programming from this team is diverse, covering training opportunities for green industry professionals, and for gardeners/homeowners. Green industry programs can include athletic field management, pesticide safety training, and irrigation. Home horticulture can include backyard fruit, nut and vegetable culture, lawn and ornamental installation and maintenance, water quality, waste management, and pest management. All of these must promote best management practices and the appropriate use of all pest management products.
The Extension Agent (EA) will utilize all available technologies in their educational outreach as well as more traditional methods such as newsletters and workshops/group meetings. Related to home horticulture, the Master Gardener volunteer program is a responsibility of this team. EA’s coordinate volunteer training classes and guide volunteer efforts in public outreach. Designing and participating in applied research/demonstration with other agents and Specialists benefits both green industry and non-commercial audiences. All EAs are expected to support the team’s program impact evaluations each year. All EAs are expected to participate in regional and state horticulture associations, developing their reputation as educational leaders with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

Team Descriptions:

The Home Grounds team includes Extension Agents (EAs), Urban Extension Agents (UEAs), County Extension Directors (CEDs), and Extension Specialists. The EA will participate as a cohesive team member working with local clientele, advisory groups, volunteers, and other interested parties to determine regional needs for program outreach. As a team member, the EA will partner with other EAs and the region’s CEDs to provide leadership in planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting the team’s programs conducted in the region. Why Work at Auburn?

Life-Changing Impact:

Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

Culture of Excellence:

We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. We’re Here for

You:

Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

Sweet Home Alabama:

The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. A Place for

Everyone:

Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Level 1: Bachelor’s degree and 0 years of experience.
Level 2: Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience or Master’s degree and 2 years of experience.
Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience or Master’s degree and 6 years of experience.
Level 4: Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience or Master’s degree and 10 years of experience.

Focus of Education:

Discipline related to extension programming.

Focus of Experience:

Experience implementing, managing, or delivering educational programs in a relevant discipline, including formal and/or informal teaching methods. This position requires regular travel to carry out Extension responsibilities, and the successful incumbent must have access to reliable transportation.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications Minimum Skills and Abilities The successful candidate must demonstrate capability in planning and delivering educational programs in residential horticulture related to plant/pest management, and should have practical knowledge of horticultural and environmental best management practices in ornamental and fruit/vegetable crops. Candidates must demonstrate effective written and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work cooperatively with individuals and groups representing diverse clientele.
Successful applicants must possess strong leadership and organizational skills, and the ability to respectfully self-motivate their daily priorities. Minimum Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications Desired Qualifications Desired Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, plant science, or related field with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and at least 2 years of relevant work experience OR a Master’s degree in horticulture, plant science, or related field. Experience recruiting, teaching, and leading volunteers to deliver horticulture related programs is highly valued.
Posting Detail Information Salary Range $45,030

• $89,890
  Job Category Other
  Working Hours if Non-Traditional City position is located in: Guntersville
  State position is located: Alabama
  List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 06/17/2025
  Closing Date 07/06/2025
  Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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