Extension Assistant Specialist - Marianna Farm

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Marianna, Arkansas, US
Base: $45,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Operate and maintain farm equipment
Collect and record research data
Support educational programs
The Extension Assistant Specialist will support the mission of the School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences (SAFHS) by assisting with agricultural research, demonstrations, and outreach initiatives at the Agriculture Demonstration Outreach Center (ADOC) in Marianna, Arkansas

Job Summary

  • The Extension Assistant Specialist will support the mission of the School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences (SAFHS) by assisting with agricultural research, demonstrations, and outreach initiatives at the Agriculture Demonstration Outreach Center (ADOC) in Marianna, Arkansas.
  • This position plays a key role in delivering hands-on education, supporting research-based programming, and engaging with producers, community members, and stakeholders to advance agricultural practices and promote sustainable farming in the Delta region.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

Matching Summary

The Extension Assistant Specialist will support the mission of the School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences (SAFHS) by assisting with agricultural research, demonstrations, and outreach initiatives at the Agriculture Demonstration Outreach Center (ADOC) in Marianna, Arkansas.

Salary

Base: $45,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Operate and maintain farm equipment
  • Collect and record research data
  • Support educational programs
  • Physical fieldwork outdoors

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with diverse communities
  • Develop outreach materials
  • Build positive working relationships

Key Requirements

  • Degree in agriculture or related field
  • 2-3 years agriculture experience
  • Farm equipment operation/maintenance
  • Research plot/data management experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

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