County Extension Director and Extension Agent II – IV Small Farms and Livestock Position Available In Santa Rosa, Florida

Salary Not Available County Extension Director and Extension Agent II

• IV•Small Farms and Livestock
  University of Florida

Location:

Milton, FL

• 32570
  Positions available: 1
  Job #: 535683

Source:

University of Florida

Posted:

4/30/2025

Expires:

5/28/2025

Web Site:

www.ufl.edu

Job Type:

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You Belong at a University that’s Leading the Way The University of Florida (UF), the flagship university for the state of Florida, is a land grant institution with core values of unique purpose, excellence, integrity, collaboration and partnership, lifelong learning, responsiveness, innovation, communication, and global reach. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF. The Opportunity The Florida Cooperative Extension Service is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments. County Extension faculty provide high-quality, relevant, research-based expertise and education to foster healthy people, healthy environments, and healthy economies. We are the resource that helps educate Floridians to address issues related to agriculture, natural resources, youth development, families, and communities. University of Florida/IFAS Extension and Santa Rosa County are seeking to fill a permanent-status accruing, full-time Extension Agent position with a self-starting, energetic, team-oriented individual who will also serve as County Extension Director (CED). The educational responsibilities of this agent encompass strong leadership within the agent’s academic specialty to design, implement, and evaluate extension programming to meet the needs of the county’s varied population. This position includes programming with an emphasis on small farms in 1) sustaining and improving farm agricultural profitability and 2) improving farm and land management practices. Your role as an Extension Agent will account for 75% of time in your specific program area. All non-4-H Extension faculty members contribute 5% effort to the 4-H Youth Development program. Your role as CED will account for no more than 20% of your time. What you will do as an

Extension Agent:

• Provide leadership and delivery of educational programs related to small farms and livestock production and/or forage systems management based on Best Management Practices (BMP) promoting efficiency, sustainability, and environmentally sound principles for Santa Rosa County clientele.
• Provide excellent customer service for the small farm industry through various communication modes, including online telephone, email, social media, and face-to-face contact.
• Assist in community food initiatives, community supported agriculture, farm to consumer efforts, farmers markets, Agri-tourism opportunities, Farm-City Week, and other marketing efforts to promote agriculture in Santa Rosa county.
• Build networks to support the growth and sustainability of local agricultural production, Agri-tourism, and relationships between small-scale producers, consumers, and local decision makers in Santa Rosa county.
• Conduct needs-based assessments to assist you in developing programmatic priorities. This includes building an advisory committee who will assist you with program priorities and design to reach your audience.
• Collaborate with peers in Northwest District Program Implementation Teams to plan, teach, and evaluate virtual and face-to-face educational programs to meet clientele needs.
• Create strategies for program enhancement to include fee-based events, sponsorships, and grants, and manage all components related to fiscal accountability (policies, records, risk, etc.).
• Promote educational programs and engage with the community through various news media outlets, including TV, radio, and print, raising awareness of Extension’s mission and horticultural expertise.

What you will do as a

County Extension Director:

• Supervise, mentor, support, and evaluate county faculty members and staff members.
• Manage the business side of the UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County including financial and compliance oversight, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with county administration to secure essential resources and support for UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County.
• Develop and follow a strategic plan focused on developing, supporting, and directing the vision of the total UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County Extension program and strengthening internal and external relationships.
• Collaborate with Santa Rosa County government, administration, and staff, and UF/IFAS Extension faculty, staff, and administration.
• Collaborate with community leaders, government agencies, stakeholders, and media.
• Develop, lead, and sustain an informed overall UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County advisory committee reflective of county demographics.
• Adhere to all University of Florida and Santa Rosa County government policies and procedures and provide leadership to faculty and staff for management of all program components.
• Collaborate with the District Extension Director and CEDs to strengthen outcomes and impacts of UF/IFAS Extension across the Northwest District.
• As requested, assume other responsibilities to benefit the total UF/IFAS Extension program and Santa Rosa County as assigned by the District Extension Director and County Administrator.

Further information:

Santa Rosa County is a Florida panhandle county extending from the Alabama state line to the Gulf of America. Its variety is markedly evident in its rapidly changing landscape and population

• widely referred to as North Santa Rosa and South Santa Rosa.

North Santa Rosa includes forests, farmlands, pasturelands, Milton (the county seat), and several small communities. South Santa Rosa is known for its bustling tourist population on Navarre Beach and the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Santa Rosa County is also home to the Naval Air Station Whiting Field and a significant military population. The UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County’s main office is in Milton, with a satellite office in Jay. Extension is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public. As such, all partners are involved in the supervision of the office and contribute to the salary and support resources. The primary goal of Extension is to disseminate the latest knowledge and applicable technologies in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences in order to sustain and enhance the quality of human life. The UF/IFAS mission is accomplished through extension faculty members, scientists, educators, administrative staff, and volunteers working cohesively throughout Florida’s 67 counties.

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with

Education and Experience Required Qualifications:

• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in agriculture, agronomy, animal sciences, or plant sciences.
• At least five years of professional Extension experience or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A commitment to excellent customer service.
• Evidence of exceptional leadership, collaboration, and partnerships with varied audiences, community leaders, agencies, media, and the public.
• Ability to possess or be able to obtain a Florida driver’s license.
• Flexibility with working hours
• ability to travel overnight and, based on clientele availability, occasionally work irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and overnight.
• Willingness to reside in Santa Rosa Help for Employer Information.

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