NC State Extension Forestry
County Extension Director, Iredell County
NC State Extension Forestry, Iredell, Texas, United States, 76649
County Extension Director, Iredell County
Posting details and application information are provided below. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references as part of the application process. Overview
The County Extension Director is a member of the faculty of North Carolina State University. 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 educational program. The position requires a dynamic individual to provide visionary leadership for a comprehensive Extension program to meet the needs of all segments of the population. The County Extension Director serves as the County Extension administrative leader with responsibilities for administration, public policy issues, and community/leadership development. The County Extension Director is responsible for maintaining an effective advisory leadership system representative of all program areas. The County Extension Director provides leadership and expertise in coordinating/securing resource development for all program areas. Responsibilities
Provide leadership for and coordinate the county Extension staff to develop an effective total County Extension educational program. Lead the Extension program to meet the needs of all population segments; administer, manage public policy issues, and develop community leadership. Maintain an effective advisory leadership system representative of all program areas. Coordinate and secure resources for all program areas; plan, organize, and allocate resources; market the Extension program; prepare budgets; maintain administrative relationships; interpret and communicate policy. Teach, evaluate, and report in the assigned county; supervise staff development, training, and performance evaluations; align staff work responsibilities; provide programming leadership for subject matter areas. Work with citizens, staff, customers, elected officials, and volunteers; build collaborative relationships with county government agencies, organizations, county departments, local officials, area agencies, University, and Extension personnel in nearby counties. Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum Education and Experience: Either (i) Master’s degree in a field related to Extension/educational programming, administration, organizational leadership, or public administration with at least 3 years of Cooperative Extension or related university/community outreach experience; or (ii) Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 10 years of Cooperative Extension or related experience. If applying with a Bachelor’s degree and less than 10 years of experience, active enrollment in an accredited graduate degree program and degree conferment within one year of hire is required. Administrative and supervisory experience with human resource development, fiscal management, and external relations is strongly preferred. Department Required Skills: Demonstrated leadership in Extension programming and management; supervisory experience; strong communication and public relations skills; ability to negotiate; team building; managing public policy issues; securing and managing outside funding and resources; Preferred experience in agriculture or agribusiness, community and resource development, administration, or related Extension subject matter. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; NC driver’s license required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained. Ability to travel within the district and occasionally outside the district. Benefits and Work Environment
Paid time off Paid tuition Health Insurance Flexible Scheduling Retirement Savings Supplemental Benefits Programs WolfPerks Employment Details
Employment type: Contract (12 Month Recurring) – Full-Time, 1.0 FTE Location: Statesville, NC (Iredell County) Anticipated Hiring Range: Minimum $50,000, commensurate with education and experience Application Materials
Cover Letter Resume Contact Information for References Quick Link for application: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/222752 Equal Employment Opportunity
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 accommodations in the application and interview process may contact 919-513-0574. If you have questions about the application process, contact Human Resources at 919-515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies require credit and/or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date to meet qualifications. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Open Dates & Other
Job open date: 09/12/2025
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Posting details and application information are provided below. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references as part of the application process. Overview
The County Extension Director is a member of the faculty of North Carolina State University. 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 educational program. The position requires a dynamic individual to provide visionary leadership for a comprehensive Extension program to meet the needs of all segments of the population. The County Extension Director serves as the County Extension administrative leader with responsibilities for administration, public policy issues, and community/leadership development. The County Extension Director is responsible for maintaining an effective advisory leadership system representative of all program areas. The County Extension Director provides leadership and expertise in coordinating/securing resource development for all program areas. Responsibilities
Provide leadership for and coordinate the county Extension staff to develop an effective total County Extension educational program. Lead the Extension program to meet the needs of all population segments; administer, manage public policy issues, and develop community leadership. Maintain an effective advisory leadership system representative of all program areas. Coordinate and secure resources for all program areas; plan, organize, and allocate resources; market the Extension program; prepare budgets; maintain administrative relationships; interpret and communicate policy. Teach, evaluate, and report in the assigned county; supervise staff development, training, and performance evaluations; align staff work responsibilities; provide programming leadership for subject matter areas. Work with citizens, staff, customers, elected officials, and volunteers; build collaborative relationships with county government agencies, organizations, county departments, local officials, area agencies, University, and Extension personnel in nearby counties. Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum Education and Experience: Either (i) Master’s degree in a field related to Extension/educational programming, administration, organizational leadership, or public administration with at least 3 years of Cooperative Extension or related university/community outreach experience; or (ii) Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 10 years of Cooperative Extension or related experience. If applying with a Bachelor’s degree and less than 10 years of experience, active enrollment in an accredited graduate degree program and degree conferment within one year of hire is required. Administrative and supervisory experience with human resource development, fiscal management, and external relations is strongly preferred. Department Required Skills: Demonstrated leadership in Extension programming and management; supervisory experience; strong communication and public relations skills; ability to negotiate; team building; managing public policy issues; securing and managing outside funding and resources; Preferred experience in agriculture or agribusiness, community and resource development, administration, or related Extension subject matter. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; NC driver’s license required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained. Ability to travel within the district and occasionally outside the district. Benefits and Work Environment
Paid time off Paid tuition Health Insurance Flexible Scheduling Retirement Savings Supplemental Benefits Programs WolfPerks Employment Details
Employment type: Contract (12 Month Recurring) – Full-Time, 1.0 FTE Location: Statesville, NC (Iredell County) Anticipated Hiring Range: Minimum $50,000, commensurate with education and experience Application Materials
Cover Letter Resume Contact Information for References Quick Link for application: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/222752 Equal Employment Opportunity
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 accommodations in the application and interview process may contact 919-513-0574. If you have questions about the application process, contact Human Resources at 919-515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies require credit and/or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date to meet qualifications. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Open Dates & Other
Job open date: 09/12/2025
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