Extension Assistant Specialist - Marianna Farm

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Marianna, Arkansas, US
$45,000; not specified; yes py
Farm equipment operation
Data collection and recording
Agricultural education delivery
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

$45,000; Not specified; Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Farm equipment operation
  • Data collection and recording
  • Agricultural education delivery
  • Outdoor fieldwork

Nice-to-have

  • Community engagement
  • Sustainable farming promotion
  • Interpersonal relationship building

Key Requirements

  • 2-3 years of agriculture-related experience
  • Degree in agriculture or related field
  • Ability to operate farm equipment
  • Experience with research plots or data collection

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter