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
Perform physical fieldwork
Work outdoors year-round
Nice-to-have
Engage with diverse communities
Promote sustainable farming
Demonstrate emerging technologies
Build positive working relationships
Key Requirements
Degree in agriculture or related field
2-3 years agriculture experience
Experience managing research plots
Experience with diverse communities
Proficiency in farm equipment operation
Work Rights
Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States